Capability‐based resource allocation for effective disaster response

Capability‐based resource allocation for effective disaster response

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Article ID: iaor20132498
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Start Page Number: 253
End Page Number: 266
Publication Date: Apr 2013
Journal: IMA Journal of Management Mathematics
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Keywords: programming: integer
Abstract:

As the frequency and severity of disasters around the world increase, there is an urgent need for more efficient and effective allocation of response resources to impact jurisdictions. In a disaster situation, time wasted may define the line between life and death. In this paper, we develop an integer programming model for the capability‐based multi‐resource multi‐location allocation problem. The model is intended to take advantage of a nationwide resource inventory listing in order to allocate response personnel, facilities, supplies and equipment to impact jurisdictions.

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