Developing a Digital Disaster Documents System for essential documents: Perspectives of decision-makers in disaster and emergency management in Canada

IF 4.2 1区地球科学 Q1 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

International journal of disaster risk reduction Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104975

Mahed Choudhury , Evalyna Bogdan , Julie Drolet , Kamal Khatiwada

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Abstract

Despite a growing recognition in the literature concerning the intricate relationship between innovation as an adaptive measure to effectively achieve the overarching objectives of disaster risk reduction and resilience, limited studies have examined how social innovation can be tailored to the local context. This study fills this gap by examining decision-makers' perspectives on the Digital Disaster Documents System (D3S), which digitizes vital documents for disaster response and recovery. A web-based survey was completed by 21 decision-makers across Canada, analyzing their responses using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Overall, decision-makers exhibit a positive attitude toward the innovation of D3S as a means to enhance disaster preparedness. Moreover, their constructive feedback on various aspects (content, organization, and storage) of the D3S paves the way for necessary adjustments and enhancements tailored to local needs. This research underscores the necessity for social innovations in emergency and disaster preparedness, especially in ways that are inclusive and equitable.

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为重要文件开发数字灾难文件系统：加拿大灾害和应急管理决策者的观点

尽管越来越多的文献认识到，创新作为一种适应性措施，与有效实现减少灾害风险和提高抗灾能力的总体目标之间存在着错综复杂的关系，但对社会创新如何因地制宜的研究却十分有限。本研究通过考察决策者对数字灾难文件系统（D3S）的看法填补了这一空白，该系统将灾难响应和恢复所需的重要文件数字化。加拿大各地的 21 位决策者完成了一项基于网络的调查，并利用主题分析和描述性统计对他们的回答进行了分析。总体而言，决策者对 D3S 作为加强备灾手段的创新表现出积极的态度。此外，他们对 D3S 的各个方面（内容、组织和存储）提出了建设性的反馈意见，为根据当地需求进行必要的调整和改进铺平了道路。这项研究强调了在应急和备灾方面进行社会创新的必要性，特别是以包容和公平的方式进行创新。

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International journal of disaster risk reduction GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARYMETEOROLOGY-METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

CiteScore

8.70

自引率

18.00%

发文量

688

审稿时长

79 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR) is the journal for researchers, policymakers and practitioners across diverse disciplines: earth sciences and their implications; environmental sciences; engineering; urban studies; geography; and the social sciences. IJDRR publishes fundamental and applied research, critical reviews, policy papers and case studies with a particular focus on multi-disciplinary research that aims to reduce the impact of natural, technological, social and intentional disasters. IJDRR stimulates exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer on disaster research, mitigation, adaptation, prevention and risk reduction at all geographical scales: local, national and international. Key topics:- -multifaceted disaster and cascading disasters -the development of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques -discussion and development of effective warning and educational systems for risk management at all levels -disasters associated with climate change -vulnerability analysis and vulnerability trends -emerging risks -resilience against disasters. The journal particularly encourages papers that approach risk from a multi-disciplinary perspective.