Disaster response
Encyclopedia
Disaster response is a phase of the disaster management cycle. Its preceding cycles aim to reduce the need for a disaster response, or to avoid it altogether.
The level of disaster response depends on a number of factors and particular situation awareness. Studies undertaken by Son, Aziz and Pen ̃a-Mora (2007) shows that “initial work demand gradually spreads and increases based on a wide range of variables including scale of disaster, vulnerability of affected area which in turn is affected by population density, site-specific conditions (e.g. exposure to hazardous conditions) and effects of cascading disasters resulting from inter-dependence between elements of critical infrastructure”.
for the provision of communications disaster response is RAYNET
http://www.raynet-uk.net/.
The UK organisation for the provision of disaster response by Off-road vehicle
s is 4x4 Response
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The level of disaster response depends on a number of factors and particular situation awareness. Studies undertaken by Son, Aziz and Pen ̃a-Mora (2007) shows that “initial work demand gradually spreads and increases based on a wide range of variables including scale of disaster, vulnerability of affected area which in turn is affected by population density, site-specific conditions (e.g. exposure to hazardous conditions) and effects of cascading disasters resulting from inter-dependence between elements of critical infrastructure”.
Organizations
The organisation in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
for the provision of communications disaster response is RAYNET
RAYNET
The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network, also known as RAYNET, is a British national voluntary communications service provided by amateur radio operators...
http://www.raynet-uk.net/.
The UK organisation for the provision of disaster response by Off-road vehicle
Off-road vehicle
An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...
s is 4x4 Response
4x4 Response
4x4 Response is the UK based national organisation using 4x4 vehicles to offer support in adverse conditions, working with Voluntary Organisations and Emergency Services.-History:...
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Charities
A great deal of assistance in the wake of any disaster comes from various charities, and non-governmental organisations. See:- List of articles about charitable foundations
- Charity GuideCharity GuideCharity Guide is a tax-exempt, nonprofit 501 organization in the United States dedicated to inspiring and facilitating volunteer opportunities through an approach known as flexible volunteerism...
- Charity fraudCharity fraudCharity fraud is the act of using deception to get money from people who believe they are making donations to charities. Often a person or a group of people will make material representations that they are a charity or part of a charity and ask prospective donors for contributions to the...
- Intelligent GivingIntelligent GivingIntelligent Giving was a website for charity donors run by a small charity based in Bethnal Green, London. It was founded in 2005 by two former journalists, David Pitchford and Peter Heywood, and launched on 1 November 2006...
External links
- The Radio Society of Great BritainRadio Society of Great BritainFirst founded in 1913 as the London Wireless Club, the Radio Society of Great Britain is the United Kingdom's recognised national society for amateur radio operators. The society's patron is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and it represents the interests of the UK’s 60,000 licensed radio amateurs...
(RSGB) Website - 4x4 Response Network