Skip to main content

Currently Skimming:


Pages 1-2

The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.


From page 1...
... 1 CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND Research Problem Statement Disasters and emergencies requiring the evacuation of people can occur at anytime and anywhere. It is vital that emergency responders and their partners in response be ready and prepared to handle any event.
From page 2...
... 2 Research Objective and Scope Because of the lack of money, time, and other resources available to emergency managers and transportation agencies, simplicity, practicality, flexibility, and scalability are essential when creating a functional guide. As evidenced by many recent disaster examples, processes are in place for emergency evacuations.

Key Terms



This material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.
More information on Chapter Skim is available.