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The objective of this conference is to identify the key supply chain factors that underlie effectiveness in relief efforts. The findings of this conference will help improve the functioning of supply chains under duress. This conference will bring together researchers and practitioners who will discuss how crisis decision-makers and supply chain managers can make better use of the resources available for humanitarian relief and supply during crises and disasters. In addition, they will look for innovative ways that may help improve disaster supply chain management. [MORE]

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ACADEMIC PARTNERS
Centre for Analysis of Risk and Regulation
European Security Research Programme
Florida State University
Leiden University
LSU Disaster Science
Stockholm Resilience Centre
Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Syracuse University
University of Connecticut
UC Berkley School of Law

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Analysis and Management
American Society for Public Administration
American Political Science Association
Academy of Management
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Disaster & Social Crisis Research Network
Policy Studies Organization
Public Entity Risk Institute
Public Safety Communication - Europe

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Disaster Research Center
Natural Hazards Center
Rockefeller Institute

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Stephenson Disaster Management Institute
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Evacuation Methodology and Understanding Behavior of Persons with Disabilities in Disasters: A Blueprint for Emergency Planning Solutions
The purpose of this project award is to identify and assess the key challenges faced by persons with special/functional needs during emergency or disaster evacuations.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Caring for the Care-Taker: A Post-Disaster Examination of Dual role First Responder Well-Being and Occupational Outcome
The goal of this research is to examine the post-disaster outcomes of three groups of disaster-affected individuals (dual role first responders by occupation; dual role first responder volunteers; and non first responders).

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Companion Animal Research Project (CAR)
This project seeks to understand the effects of companion animals on their owners.

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Saturday, February 09, 2008

Crisis Management in the European Union
Why has the EU suddenly become involved in the area of civil defence and disaster management?

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Friday, February 08, 2008

Designing Resilience for Extreme Events: Sociotechnical Approaches
This research proposes a theoretical framework supported by methods of measurement and analysis of resilience that can be used to inform policy and practice.

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Friday, February 08, 2008


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