Rapid Assessment and Response Solutions

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Bridging the information gap in the event of an emergency! AISPL master’s the development of the software system that helps you do exactly the same.

Emergency Info

EmergencyInfo is a powerful decision support system that helps people to respond better in emergency situations. It combines the advanced data access and presentation features of DevInfo with new data capture technologies. EmergencyInfo helps to bridge information gaps within the first 72 hours of an emergency and provide support for rapid data collection, situation assessment, standard monitoring reports and disaster preparedness.

Rapid Data Collection – EmergencyInfo uses hand held computers-PDAs-to quickly capture data from multiple affected areas and multiple sources on the scope of an emergency. This facilitates the conversion of raw numbers into meaningful and ready-to-use information. The data is captured in XML format on PDA memory sticks and can be transferred by plugging the PDA into a desktop computer or by sending the data by e-mail. With a few clicks, you can create a situation report (SITREP) using the table wizard and save the report format for reuse. The advanced features of the map wizard combine map themes to better allocate

resources. The system can generate a time series of maps to effectively monitor progress the response to a disaster. The system can be used to store presentation outputs in the gallery and disseminate information over a local network, or convert it into online web gallery to share information over the internet to a wider audience.
Multi-Hazard

MHVM is a Tool for generating multi-hazard solutions The MHVM indexing method was developed measuring relative vulnerability of districts with regard to natural disasters and their impact on specific aspects of human life such as health, education, access to water and sanitation and nutrition in order to:
- Undertake risk-informed development planning
- Generate vulnerability reports on account of multiple risks
- Minimise losses as a consequence of disaster
- Optimize resources for the most vulnerable communities
- Use sectoral resources from the perspective of risk-based planning
The MHVM tool prepares a number of indexes such as WASH, Hazard, Economic and Nutrition – among others. It prepares a Base Index (a function of Hazard, Economic and Demographic Indexes as these are constant in most disaster situations) and examines their interaction with other sectoral indexes. Using the MHVM tool, a
policy-maker can study which are the most vulnerable to a disaster. MHVM calculates the most vulnerable districts are the ones where relatively high density of population, vulnerability to hazard and poor economic situation of people (together forming the Base Index). Using the sectoral indexes, a policy-maker can study the impact on various sectors – various aspects of people’s lives. The MHVM tool is therefore is an excellent tool for reducing risk by being aware of the consequences of disaster in the districts, and directing resources for making these districts more resilient so that the impact of disaster is minimized in the event of a disaster.