The success of disaster management efforts demands meaningful integration of data that is
geographically dispersed and owned by stakeholders in various sectors. However, the …

Infrastructure plays a pivotal role in a nation's economic stability, security, and long-term
sustainability. For decades, United States infrastructure has been rated as inadequate and …

Early decision-making and the prevention of construction safety risks are very important for
the safety, quality, and cost of construction projects. In the field of construction safety risk …

An emergency plan is an emergency administrative document that specifies the course of
actions taken to minimize the effects of a crisis or incident. Establishing high-quality …

As our society ages, more and more elderly or disabled people live in long-term care (LTC)
facilities, which are vulnerable to fires and may result in heavy casualties. Because of the …

Maritime accidents involving chemicals (MAICs) constitute a unique category of marine
emergency characterized by low frequency, high risk, and complex disposal challenges …

This chapter is a conceptual writing speaking about various Decision Support Systems
(DSS) available for emergency management and provides a new perspective that is based …

In modern times, financial institutions are the core carrier of efficient operation of financial
markets. With the continuous development of financial models such as IoT (Internet of …

Background: Due to the extensive use of subway transportation in high-and middle-income
countries, the safety of passengers has become one of the important challenges in …

Unconventional emergencies can lead to unforeseen disastrous penalties. Due to their
unrepeatable, complex, and unpredictable nature, it is generally hard to establish high …