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Defining Common Information Requirements for Supporting Multiagency Emergency Operations

In: Disaster Management and Information Technology

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  • Kristine Steen-Tveit

    (University of Agder)

  • Bjørn Erik Munkvold

    (University of Agder)

Abstract

Effective response in complex emergency events requires establishing shared situational awareness among the agencies involved, through sharing relevant information and building a common operational picture (COP). However, despite its acknowledged importance, developing effective practices for such information sharing proves to be challenging. A basis for this is identifying what information is critical to share and also defining a well-functioning structure for this. Based on interviews with Norwegian emergency management stakeholders, this study investigates common information requirements for emergency management services and presents an example of a framework for structuring the sharing of critical information and building a COP. The study identified eight common information requirement categories for managing extreme weather scenarios. The focus on common information needs and a process for structured information sharing contributes to a more holistic perspective on cross-sectoral operations than in current practice.

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  • Kristine Steen-Tveit & Bjørn Erik Munkvold, 2023. "Defining Common Information Requirements for Supporting Multiagency Emergency Operations," Public Administration and Information Technology, in: Hans Jochen Scholl & Eric E. Holdeman & F. Kees Boersma (ed.), Disaster Management and Information Technology, pages 307-322, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:paitcp:978-3-031-20939-0_14
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20939-0_14
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