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2963. Locating emergency treatment sites (ETS) with decision support system (DSS) for preparedness and response to earthquake event for local municipalities
Invited abstract in session MD-53: Disaster & Emergency Management, stream Sustainable and Resilient Systems.
Monday, 14:30-16:00Room: 8007 (building: 202)
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Simona Cohen Kadosh
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| Logistics, Sapir Academic College | |
| 2. | Sagit Kedem-Yemini
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| Logistics, Sapir Academic College | |
| 3. | Zilla Sinuany-Stern
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| Industrial Engineering and Management, Ben Gurion University of the Negev | |
| 4. | Yuval Bitan
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| Ben Gurion University of the Negev |
Abstract
Although research on facility location problems is extensive, temporary medical facilities and their application have not received much attention in the domain of preparedness or the immediate response stage after an earthquake where a huge number of casualties will need medical treatment. In this study, we take an applicable step in developing a decision support system (DSS) for local municipalities to assist in positioning emergency treatment sites (ETS) close to destruction sites for minor injuries (over 80% of total casualties), immediately after an event, and thus reducing hospitals’ loads. The DSS is based on characterization of the location network and hybrid simulation that can be applied both as a standalone emergency tool or as a planning tool for preparedness. Using a simulation/optimization model that determines the locations of ETSs, the DSS tool can compare multiple parameters and give recommendations within seconds. The proposed DSS tool includes three main components: database, decision engine and user interface, based on GIS technology (geographic information system). Preliminary feasibility study was conducted and recommends the best location for ETSs to simulating various destruction site locations with promising results. The development process is done in collaboration with a specific local municipality which will also serve as a beta site for the final DSS product.
Keywords: Decision support system (DSS), Humanitarian application, Facility location
Keywords
- Decision Support Systems
- Humanitarian Applications
- Location
Status: accepted
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