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Executive Summary
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... As noted in the Preface, a federal transition team is considering the issues and needs associated with implementing a global or national disaster information network as described in the report by the Disaster Information Task Force (1997~. This National Research Council report was commissioned by the transition team to provide advice on how a disaster information network could best make information available to improve decision making, with the ultimate goal of reducing Tosses from natural disasters.
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... needs It is clear that despite excellent efforts by many groups the approach to providing information for disaster management is not effectively utilizing a wealth of data that resides with various organizations and that existing technology could deliver to disaster managers important information products that could save lives, reduce damage to property, and lessen the environmental impacts of disasters. The current situation is characterized by numerous shortcomings that inhibit optimal decision making for disaster management.
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... · A major focus of a DIN should be on integration of various data · Data and information quality and reliability are major issues that need to be addressed. · An effective dissemination and access plan is critical to the success of any information network.
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