Rethinking disasters: finding efficiencies through collaboration

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dc.contributor.advisorBach, Robert
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Samantha C.
dc.contributor.departmentNational Security Affairs
dc.contributor.secondreaderFernandez, Lauren
dc.dateDec-12
dc.date.accessioned2013-02-15T23:13:54Z
dc.date.available2013-02-15T23:13:54Z
dc.date.issued2012-12
dc.description.abstractDisasters are highly inopportune and represent a convergence of complexities, including multiple layers of government, private and non-profit organizations, and diverse populations. The complexity and unpredictability of disasters has been countered with structured management strategies. While an ordered environment has merit, perhaps the management of disasters is over-engineered that results in missed opportunities to capitalize on collaborative, decentralized solutions. This thesis evaluates the processes and procedures for responding to disasters by examining the current tiered response model (local, state, federal) and exploring whether a nonlinear, adaptive approach could improve interagency collaboration and result in better resource utilization. This research creates a framework for dialogue about the deeper appreciation of the complexities and hardships of disaster response. The management of disasters has been routinely criticized. Using a formative program evaluation method, primary and secondary data analysis focuses on understanding the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, the effectiveness of resource deployment, and intergovernmental collaboration during disaster response. This thesis concludes with several recommendations ranked based on multiple factors including political acceptability, economic plausibility, public perception, effectiveness, and appropriate utilization of resources.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.serviceDeputy Managing Director, Emergency Managementen_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/rethinkingdisast1094527889
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/27889
dc.publisherMonterey, California. Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is reserved by the copyright owner.en_US
dc.subject.authorDisaster Responseen_US
dc.subject.authorEmergency Managementen_US
dc.subject.authorNonlinearen_US
dc.subject.authorTiered Modelen_US
dc.subject.authorAdaptationen_US
dc.subject.authorCollaborationen_US
dc.titleRethinking disasters: finding efficiencies through collaborationen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineSecurity Studies (Homeland Security And Defense)en_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameMaster of Arts In Security Studies (Homeland Security And Defense)en_US
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