Optimising hurricane shelter locations with smart predict-then-optimise framework
Hurricanes pose an escalating threat to global communities, underscoring the urgent need
for robust disaster response strategies. A pivotal component of these strategies involves the …
for robust disaster response strategies. A pivotal component of these strategies involves the …
Solving the p-median problem on regular and lattice networks
The p-median problem is one of the true classic problems of location science and has been
applied in many ways. It involves the location of p-facilities on a network where the objective …
applied in many ways. It involves the location of p-facilities on a network where the objective …
Cross-border evacuation and intermunicipal cooperation during large-scale flood disasters
The frequency of flood disasters has increased in recent years, leading to significant
damage worldwide. Develo** global risk-reduction strategies, such as cross-border …
damage worldwide. Develo** global risk-reduction strategies, such as cross-border …
A behavioural simulation study of allocating evacuees to public emergency shelters
M Nagarajan, D Shaw - International journal of disaster risk reduction, 2021 - Elsevier
The opening of public shelters to provide evacuees with access to safety and welfare is a
typical response to large-scale emergencies. In some countries, officials allocate people at …
typical response to large-scale emergencies. In some countries, officials allocate people at …
Allocation of temporary disaster-response facilities for relief-supplies distribution: a stochastic optimization approach for afterdisaster uncertainty
In disaster operations management, the prepositioning of relief supplies might improve the
efficiency of the corresponding operations significantly. Develo** new strategies based on …
efficiency of the corresponding operations significantly. Develo** new strategies based on …
[HTML][HTML] Construction of an evacuee placement model for tsunami shelters considering physical distancing to prevent COVID-19 infection
H Nakai, T Itatani, R Horiike - Progress in disaster science, 2021 - Elsevier
Earthquakes and tsunamis are expected to occur within the next 30 years along Japan's
Nankai Trough. Existing disaster prevention plans and calculated evacuation capacities in …
Nankai Trough. Existing disaster prevention plans and calculated evacuation capacities in …
A tri-level optimization model for facility location-protection problem considering design and redesign decisions under disruption
Purpose Fortification-interdiction models provide system designers with a broader
perspective to identify and protect vital components. Based on this concept, the authors …
perspective to identify and protect vital components. Based on this concept, the authors …
A family of models in support of realistic drug interdiction location decision‐making
Long‐standing federal drug‐control policy aims to reduce the flow of narcotics into the USA,
in part by intercepting cocaine shipments en route from South American production regions …
in part by intercepting cocaine shipments en route from South American production regions …
[PDF][PDF] Subway station site selection using GIS-based multi-criteria decision-making: a case study in a develo** country
Public transportation plays an undeniable role in reducing congestion and air pollution in
urban areas. This becomes especially critical for develo** countries that are beginning to …
urban areas. This becomes especially critical for develo** countries that are beginning to …
Needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and geographic location of emergency shelters suitable for vulnerable people during a tsunami
H Nakai, T Itatani, S Kaganoi, A Okamura… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the current study, we sought to identify special needs and safe evacuation conditions for
children with neurodevelopmental disorders (CNDs) along Japan's tsunami-prone Pacific …
children with neurodevelopmental disorders (CNDs) along Japan's tsunami-prone Pacific …