Tsunami Emergency Management: A Literature Review
1. Introduction
A tsunami is a natural disaster that can have devastating consequences for coastal communities. In recent years, there have been a number of significant tsunamis, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2011 Japan tsunami. These events have highlighted the need for effective emergency management in order to minimise the impact of a tsunami.
There are a number of different approaches to tsunami emergency management, including the Tsunami Ready Program and the Disaster and Emergency Management Systems (DEMS). Local authorities play a key role in implementing these systems, as they are responsible for coordinating emergency services and communicating with the public.
Education is also an important part of effective tsunami emergency management, as it can raise awareness of the dangers of tsunamis and help people to understand what to do in the event of one.
2. Literature Review
In order to identify the recent recommendations made in the field of tsunami emergency management, a literature review was conducted. A range of sources were consulted, including academic journal articles, government reports and website resources. The following sections summarise the key findings from this review.
3. Recommendations from the Literature
The literature on tsunami emergency management contains a number of recommendations for effective practice. These recommendations are summarised below.
– The Tsunami Ready Program is an effective approach to tsunami emergency management that can be adopted by local authorities.
– DEMS is an effective way to coordinate emergency services and communication in the event of a tsunami.
– Local authorities should ensure that their staff are trained in DEMS so that they can effectively respond to a tsunami.
– Effective communication is essential for effective tsunami emergency management. Local authorities should develop clear and concise messages that can be easily understood by the public.
– Education is an important part of effective tsunami emergency management. Local authorities should develop educational materials that can be used to raise awareness of the dangers of tsunamis and what to do in the event of one.
4. Conclusion
The literature on tsunami emergency management contains a number of recommendations for effective practice. Local authorities play a key role in implementing these recommendations, as they are responsible for coordinating emergency services and communicating with the public. Education is also an important part of effective tsunami emergency management, as it can raise awareness of the dangers of tsunamis and help people to understand what to do in the event of one.