The researchers of the Disaster Resilience Lab have been working individually on the challenges of information management; sensemaking; decision support; and humanitarian (information) technologies in disaster management. As Haiyan made landfall - almost a year ago - we were trying to keep track of the unfolding response.
The response to Haiyan had two sides: on-site and local efforts of volunteers and professional responders as well as online and remote support from the virtual and technical communities, or by professionals at headquarter levels.
To find answers to our many questions on decision-makers' needs that reflected both realities, it was insufficient to work remotely. The first part of our report provides the background for our work, and explains how we brought together our individual perspectives and background to jointly conduct field research on Haiyan.
We hope you find it an interesting read, and look forward to your suggestions and comments!
The response to Haiyan had two sides: on-site and local efforts of volunteers and professional responders as well as online and remote support from the virtual and technical communities, or by professionals at headquarter levels.
To find answers to our many questions on decision-makers' needs that reflected both realities, it was insufficient to work remotely. The first part of our report provides the background for our work, and explains how we brought together our individual perspectives and background to jointly conduct field research on Haiyan.
We hope you find it an interesting read, and look forward to your suggestions and comments!
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