Oppenheimer Film Discussion for Philosophy and Film
Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction
1. Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction David Applegate, U.S. Geological Survey Vice Chair, U.S. Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction August 2006
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5. Published by the SDR in June 2005 and available at www.sdr.gov A framework for prioritizing disaster-related Federal investments in science and technology
6. Grand Challenge #1 Provide Hazard and Disaster Information Where and When It Is Needed.
7. Grand Challenge #2 Understand the Natural Processes That Produce Hazards .
8. Grand Challenge #3 Develop Hazard Mitigation Strategies and Technologies .
9. Grand Challenge #4 Recognize and Reduce Vulnerability of Interdependent Critical Infrastructure .
10. Grand Challenge #5 Assess Disaster Resilience Using Standardized Methods.
13. Seismic is the start… The beach is the finish All Hazard Alert Broadcast system installed at Ocean Shores, Washington. Credit: Washington Emergency Management
GC document calls for: Improve data collection to increase understanding of the ways in which hazards evolve. Create standards for sharing, storing and analyzing data.
GC document calls for: Improve models and visualization techniques.
GC document calls for: Create resilient structures and infrastructure systems using advanced building technologies. Support structural advances with effective nonstructural mitigation. Quantify the monetary benefits of disaster mitigation using economic modeling.
GC document calls for: Develop science and technology to prevent cascading failures in public infrastructure systems. Enhance the ability to protect public health before and after a hazard event.
GC document calls for: Support intelligent community planning and investment strategies and protect natural resources with comprehensive risk assessments. Assess the resilience of the natural and human environment. Learn from each hazard event
GC document calls for: Raise public awareness of hazards they may potentially face. Warn people with consistent, accessible, and actionable messages and a national all-hazards emergency communication system. Develop policies that promote risk-wise behavior and that are based in social science research.