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Integrated framework for earthquake consequences management

Naill M. Momani (Department of Business Administration, KAU‐Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Disaster Prevention and Management

ISSN: 0965-3562

Article publication date: 20 April 2012

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Abstract

Purpose

There are several researches which addressed earthquake probabilistic and deterministic risk assessment without linking the decision‐making process in order to implement policies, plans, and procedures to prevent or reduce human and monetary losses. This paper aims to address this issue.

Design/methodology/approach

This study suggests an integrated framework for earthquake consequences management. The framework consists of earthquake consequences model, value analysis, and socio‐economic analysis, as well as dynamic integration for implementing strategies, policies, and plans.

Findings

The developed integrated framework for earthquakes consequences management could be used for a study area especially in developing countries in which human and capital resources are limited.

Research limitations/implications

There is a need to have different case studies to demonstrate how the integrated framework for earthquake consequence management could reduce human and monetary losses due to earthquakes for a study area.

Originality/value

It is important to consider earthquake risks as part of strategic planning for societies that are vulnerable to future earthquakes.

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Citation

Momani, N.M. (2012), "Integrated framework for earthquake consequences management", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 184-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561211219991

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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