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        <pubDate>2026-05-13T10:20:07.640+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[An extreme weather evacuation cost-lost model and the implications for early warning weather forecasting systems]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-10T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Stephen Jewson</author>
        <description><![CDATA[In the face of possible extreme weather, such as a tropical cyclone landfall, forecast probabilities can help with the decision of whether to evacuate or stay. Such decisions can be studied in an idealized sense using the well-known cost-loss model. A more subtle but perhaps more relevant question that also arises in many evacuation situations is whether to evacuate now or wait for the next forecast. We study this question, again in an idealized sense, using a new cost-loss model. We investigate what the model implies in terms of the weather forecast information required to make optimal decisions. We find that uncertainty around the probability of extreme weather does not make any difference to decisions. However, we find that information about how the probability might change between forecasts does make a difference. Based on this result, we then consider probability forecasts presented as a probability and a standard deviation of change. We give an example in which low standard deviations imply evacuation as the best option, while higher standard deviations imply waiting for the next forecast as the best option. Idealized models of this type are not intended to be used as actual decision making algorithms in real situations. However, they can help us understand the logic of the decision-making process, and may lead to an improved understanding of what information could be provided that could help decision making. Our evacuation cost-loss model demonstrates that evacuation decisions could potentially be improved if forecast probabilities included a standard deviation of change.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Correction: Social listening and crowdsourcing in disaster communication—A citizen-centered media and communication consumption perspective]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-04-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Correction</category>
        <author>Nina Blom Andersen</author><author>Louise Hill</author><author>Nina Baron</author><author>Anne Bach Nielsen</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Traditional communication as a missing lens in disaster studies: a perspective from the Mentawai Islands]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-03-13T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Muhamad Hidayat</author><author>Achmad Hamudi Assegaf</author><author> Rubiyanto</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Disaster communication research has traditionally privileged technological early warning systems, assuming that rapid and effective preparedness depends primarily on digital infrastructure, sensors, and institutional protocols. This Perspective challenges that assumption by arguing that indigenous communication systems documented in the Mentawai Islands constitute a culturally grounded communication infrastructure that is equally vital for disaster preparedness. Drawing on published ethnographic studies, disaster reports, and existing literature on Mentawai society, this article highlights how traditional communication practices embodied in the authority of the sikerei, tuddukat acoustic signalling, ritual-based meaning-making, and ecological knowledge enable rapid social mobilisation, strengthen communal trust, and generate shared interpretations of risk in ways that formal systems often fail to achieve. Indigenous communication is not merely symbolic or ceremonial; it is operational, actionable, and deeply embedded in everyday social life. The sikerei function as high-trust communicators who interpret environmental signs and legitimise collective responses, while tuddukat drums operate as non-digital early warning systems that transmit codified danger messages across dispersed settlements. Rituals and belief systems further shape emotional resilience and guide behavioural responses during crises. Taken together, these studies demonstrate that disaster preparedness in island communities is sustained not only by technological tools but also by cultural infrastructures that communicate risk through relational, sensory, and intergenerational channels. This Perspective calls for rethinking disaster communication frameworks to integrate indigenous knowledge as an epistemic partner, not as supplementary folklore, but as an essential component of effective community-based disaster risk reduction.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Editorial: Cross-boundary disaster communication: building systems thinking and breaking traditional divisions in the field]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-10-23T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Editorial</category>
        <author>Kees Boersma</author><author>Nathan Clark</author><author>Rob Grace</author><author>Alice Ncube</author><author>Serena Tagliacozzo</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[What characteristics define individuals who serve as kataribe (storytellers) in conveying lessons derived from the unprecedented disaster, including the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident?]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-10-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Hitomi Matsunaga</author><author>Shuji Yamada</author><author>Yuya Kashiwazaki</author><author>Makiko Orita</author><author>Noboru Takamura</author>
        <description><![CDATA[On March 11, 2011, the triple tragedy of an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster struck Fukushima Prefecture. This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of kataribe (“storytellers”) who experienced the tragedy and conveyed their experiences in Fukushima, especially the struggle to continue as kataribe. A questionnaire survey was conducted from January 15 to July 30, 2024. The quantitative data were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis. The results indicated that most kataribe were satisfied with their current activities, expressed a strong desire to continue, and were highly motivated to improve their skills. However, approximately half of the respondents experienced difficulties in continuing as a kataribe. Moreover, they expressed a lack of confidence in themselves, social understanding, and economic support. The findings of this study highlight the importance of preserving diverse traditional resources, such as kataribe, who promote disaster prevention measures based on their experiences, not as experts but as peer supporters.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Disaster communication in the digital age: a community-based case study of media, education, and local knowledge in Pangandaran, Indonesia]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-10-20T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Edwin Rizal</author><author>Yunus Winoto</author><author>Toto Sugito</author><author>Catur Nugroho</author><author>Falih I. Septian</author>
        <description><![CDATA[In disaster-prone regions such as Pangandaran Regency, Indonesia, effective communication is essential for mitigating risk and enhancing community preparedness. This study examines how digital media, disaster education, and localized communication strategies contribute to developing disaster mitigation information literacy and resilient community behaviors. Using a qualitative case study approach, researchers collected data through 10 semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion involving key stakeholders, including disaster response officers, educators, community leaders, and local volunteers. Thematic analysis explored perceptions, barriers, and practices related to disaster communication and preparedness. Supplementary field observations and document reviews supported triangulation. Findings reveal that digital platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook have become central channels for risk information dissemination. However, they also present challenges due to misinformation, connectivity gaps, and limited institutional presence online. Traditional warning systems, such as sirens and signage, are deteriorating due to maintenance issues, further complicating message delivery. In contrast, informal networks, local knowledge, and school-based disaster education initiatives have significantly shaped public understanding and response behavior. The study highlights a disconnect between formal communication infrastructures and community-based practices, revealing a need to integrate digital media with culturally rooted communication models. This research offers a novel contribution by bridging modern digital tools, formal education efforts, and indigenous knowledge in one framework—an integrative approach largely absent in previous disaster communication studies. Trust-building, media literacy, and familiar community intermediaries emerge as critical for improving disaster communication efficacy. Communication strategies must embrace a multi-channel, participatory, and culturally adaptive approach to strengthen coastal communities’ disaster mitigation literacy and preparedness. Bridging digital and traditional knowledge systems is key to fostering community resilience in the face of increasingly complex disaster risks.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Analyzing and conceptualizing Pakistan’s pioneering disaster risk communication Mobile application: a case study of PDMA Madadgar]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-08-15T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Mushtaq Ahmad Jan</author><author>Syed Irfan Ullah</author><author>Waheed Ullah</author><author>Safi Ullah</author><author>Hisham Tariq</author><author>Terrence Fernando</author><author>Amjad Ali</author><author>Zahid Ur Rahman</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Pakistan’s vulnerability to disasters necessitates effective disaster risk communication. This study presents a conceptual model of the PDMA Madadgar Application (hereinafter Madadgar) for subsequent code development and testing. Employing the design science research approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews from the purposefully selected sample participants and analyzed through the content analysis method. Our findings highlight the conceptualization of the app and the strengths it provides in real-time disaster alerts, early warnings and critical information dissemination. The data reveals that the model is highly interactive. A major stake has been provided to the local communities and field-based staff to receive and disseminate early warning messages, locate evacuation centers, report disasters without warning, and digitally conduct damage assessment. This study enhances disaster risk communication in Pakistan and informs the global development of effective mobile-based solutions. Maddagar is Pakistan’s pioneer interactive Android-based disaster risk communication app for communities in Pakistan. Madadgar directly contributes to the local implementation of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Act 2010 and National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy-2013 as well as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Sustainable Development Goals. While the current Madadgar model is specifically designed for use within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, reflecting the decentralization of disaster risk reduction to the provinces following the 18th constitutional amendment, its underlying principles and architecture offer a scalable blueprint for adaptation and replication in other provinces and similar contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Risk communication to vulnerable populations on crimes in the Economic Community of West Africa: case-study of Ghana]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-08-06T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Ishmael D. Norman</author><author>Emmanuel D. Kpeglo</author><author>Saralees Nadarajah</author><author>Blandina Awiah-Norman</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This research study examines how risk communications on personal and societal security are conducted within the Economic Community of West African States, using Ghana as a case study. The research focused on Ghana due to its status and ranking as a leading democratic and peaceful nation within a turbulent region, in comparison to Kenya, a member of the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community. In addition to field data, a literature review was conducted to examine whether Ghana’s national security agencies apply key risk communication components, such as risk identification, population impact assessment, communication effectiveness, mitigation strategies, and feedback mechanisms. Findings indicate that both national and regional frameworks for risk communication are largely absent, with existing protocols being mostly ad hoc and confined to health emergencies. Although the states and citizens in the West African region are aware of crimes, these states often employ ad hoc risk communication strategies to address interpersonal crimes. The analysis used data to assess individuals’ self-efficacy in taking personal preventive measures in relation to their perceived ontological security over the same crimes. Age-based differences in perceived crime threats were statistically significant for rape, kidnapping, defilement, and murder (Kruskal–Wallis p < 0.01). The study concludes that there are few or no national or regional risk communication modalities to prepare both the capable and vulnerable populations against interpersonal crimes, terrorism, or insurgency. The study recommends that the Joint Security Committee of Ghana and other nations in the region develop an All-Risk Communication protocol for national application to improve safety and national response capabilities. The research contributes to knowledge on systems risk communication and creates awareness of the need for nations to develop national protocols for risk communication to assist first responders in their performative service deliveries.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Resilience and the dissemination of flood disaster early warning messages in a township in South Africa]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-07-02T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Tlou D. Raphela</author><author>N. Ekeke</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Disaster early warning systems are regarded as one of the key activities in the implementation of both disaster preparedness and response measures. The need to implement effective disaster early warning systems in Africa, in particular, dates back to the early nineties. Even before the UN Sendai conference, initiatives to improve existing early warning systems had already been identified. This study assessed flood resilience based on the dissemination of Early Warning Messages in Vosloorus Township. The study applied a quantitative approach by collecting data using a structured questionnaire and applying inferential statistics to analyse the data from 100 participants of two informal settlements of Vosloorus Extension 21 with a combined population size of 251. The study applied a series of one-way ANOVA tests separately, two separate General Linear models and one ordinal regression on R statistical software to address the objectives of this study. The study results showed the significant role that demographic characteristics play in shaping the understanding of disasters within the study community. These factors contribute to the community’s resilience, particularly in the dissemination of early warning messages. There appears to be a disconnect in translating this awareness into effective understanding and action based on EWMs. This disconnect may be related to how information is communicated and the general preparedness of the community. For communities where cellphone ownership is limited, alternative methods of delivering EWMs should be considered to ensure broader and more equitable access to crucial information. Addressing infrastructural issues such as electricity and internet access is also essential to improve the timeliness and efficiency of early warning systems.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Testing and evaluation of Pakistan’s pioneer disaster risk communication app: a case study of PDMA Madadgar android-based app]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-06-26T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Mushtaq Ahmad Jan</author><author>Syed Irfan Ullah</author><author>Waheed Ullah</author><author>Safi Ullah</author><author>Amjad Ali</author><author>Hisham Tariq</author><author>Terrence Fernando</author><author>Muhammad Saeed</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This case study examines the PDMA Madadgar Android-based App, developed as Pakistan’s pioneer disaster risk communication platform for communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Building on our previous work, which outlined the App’s conceptual design and architecture, this study presents findings on testing, evaluation, and the final product, i.e., the PDMA Madadgar App. We have used the Design Sciences Research methodology to collect, co-create, analyze, and present the data. A purposive sampling method was used for the selection of respondents, and the total sample size of the study at multiple stages was 49. Data regarding the app testing were collected through the observation method, and data for evaluation were collected through a questionnaire. The app underwent rigorous testing phases and control evaluation. Results indicate higher levels of interest and satisfaction of the research participants with Madadgar’s interactive features, real-time updates, and volunteer engagement mechanisms. Testing and evaluation of the results reveal a very strong endorsement and likeness for Madadgar features, i.e., early warning (86%), community empowerment in disaster reporting (63.3%), volunteer engagement (63.3%), and locating evacuation centers (53.3%). Besides, the participatory development methodology adopted for Madadgar is also guiding relevant professionals in the development of smart solutions for risk communication in the field of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Madadgar’s front-end, back-end, and database were publicly released on GitHub, enabling developers and agencies to adapt and replicate the technology for disaster risk reduction in various regions.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Social listening and crowdsourcing in disaster communication—A citizen-centered media and communication consumption perspective]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-06-03T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Nina Blom Andersen</author><author>Louise Hill</author><author>Nina Baron</author><author>Anne Bach Nielsen</author>
        <description><![CDATA[To secure more resilient communities in the future, it is essential to strengthen the links between all actors. Communication and active engagement are tools to do so. Based on a case study of communication practices in relation to disasters and emergencies in a Danish urban setting, this article examines the potential of applying the principles of crowdsourcing and active social listening to enhance the links between disaster management organizations and citizens. The case study is based on a triangulation of expert interviews with representatives from disaster management organizations, focus groups and surveys with citizens, as well as a media ethnographic study of interactions and conversations on local social media. The study finds that some organizations are already applying principles of crowdsourcing and active social listening, but there is a need to consider local context and media consumption in order to succeed. The study shows that though the majority of the residents in the case community are very digitalized, there are at least two obstacles for digital crowdsourcing and social listening in this setting: firstly the preferred social media is not suited for digital crowdsourcing and secondly the residents prefer to communicate through a variety of other platforms and networks as well, where digital crowdsourcing and social listening is not possible. Based on those findings, this article discusses methods to apply in addition to the digital ones to further strengthen the relations between disaster management organizations and citizens.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bridging the gap in flood risk communication: a comparative study of community and organizational social media posts using natural language processing]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-05-09T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Christin Salley</author><author>Nathan Fox</author><author>Alyssa Schubert</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Floods are prevalent disasters in the United States (U.S.), with escalating risks due to climate change-induced factors like rising sea levels and erratic rainfall patterns. While organizational efforts to mitigate the social and economic impacts of floods exist, there is a continued need for innovative approaches to flood management, particularly in flood risk communication. Currently, flood risk communication remains largely one-directional (i.e., communication comes from organizational entities such as emergency services or the media and is not necessarily informed or updated by community need, which can limit preparedness and response capabilities). Prior studies have found that social media platforms offer valuable opportunities for more interactive and real-time dialogue during disasters, including flood events. Additionally, there is an established body of research exploring the communication relationships between communities and organizational entities, respectively; highlighting opportunities to better develop pathways for two-way communications. Our study builds upon this literature by examining the alignment between community and organizational messages on social media during a series of flooding events affecting nine U.S. states from July 2022 to August 2022. Specifically, the study uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to compare the content, sentiment, and emotion of messages from each entity to assess whether organizational communications reflect public needs and effectively foster two-way communication. Results reveal key temporal and spatial trends in message frequency and topic focus across communities and organizational entities, from which we develop five targeted recommendations designed to support the execution of more effective two-way flood communication. Future work will provide further insights into tailoring communication strategies to more diverse populations and circumstances.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Framing of disaster impact in online news media: a case study from Malawi on flood risk management]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Hannah Bailon</author><author>Kees Boersma</author><author>Claudia Orellana-Rodriguez</author><author>Marc Van Den Homberg</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionHigh-quality impact data is essential for several applications in disaster risk management including Early Warning Systems. Currently, most impact data have spatial and temporal gaps, especially in data-poor contexts. Local news media reporting on disasters can contain information to bridge these gaps. However, each news media outlet frames disasters differently, especially since disasters diffuse in time and space. This study addresses these challenges by interrogating the implications of varying depictions of disasters in media reporting and their added value for impact databases. Our case study focuses on Malawi for two reasons: first, it is a country prone to flooding and second, it is considered a data-poor country.MethodsOur dataset comprises of news articles from four quality leading national newspapers which were identified through a basic web search and an electronic database search of Malawian news outlets. We compare the impact information from these news articles with the disaster impact data from the international Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT). To comprehensively investigate our dataset, we applied natural language processing (NLP) techniques to break down and interpret news article texts and narratives, such as sentences and parts-of-speech. We worked with three linguistic annotations: part-of-speech tagging, named entity recognition, and sentiment analysisResultsThe main conclusions from our analysis are that: (1) online news media has a human-focus framing – highlighting the role of crucial persons; and (2) online news media frame impact, such as economic consequences, at a granular level, which can help quantify flood damage.DiscussionWe argue that our study has many valuable applications in other disaster-prone countries in the Majority World, given the high penetration of online news and social media Our study serves as a first step into better understanding the framing of disasters in online newspapers with social media presence to extract impact data and enrich institutional impact databases in a more insightful way. This study can help actors in disaster risk management focus on information from local news media to enrich existing impact data and to define triggers for disaster risk management.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[What to do when the earth shakes? DCH or door frames: evaluating generalised risk minimisation guidance]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Sheena Ramkumar</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionWhat are the best, most effective protective action measures for people to take in a given context in order to minimise earthquake risks? Currently, experts and earthquake safety organisations offering risk minimisation communication do so in a generalised, one-size-fits-all approach, which can prove counterproductive. In this paper I address this question on the basis of research conducted in Nepal and Aotearoa/New Zealand.MethodsThis paper offers a critical discourse analysis of paradigm perspectives, knowledge apparatuses, narratives, and epistemic framings that dictate the trajectory of development and dissemination of Protective Action Measures (PAMs).ResultsDuring my field work in Nepal, I observed and heard through interviews and group discussions with several NGOs and organisations that during the 2015 Gorkha earthquakes, people were confused about what PAMs to take to minimise risks. Not only were people confused about what was the most suitable PAM to take during earthquakes, but were also perplexed about how to apply the guidance offered by organisations. Individuals and their families who tried to follow such guidance found that, as a result, they were faced with increased risks and the loss of more lives. Moreover, a Google Trends search revealed that in at least two major hazard events, people searched for outdated PAMs and advice, asking Google if this is what they should do.DiscussionRisk communication methods, PAMs and risk minimisation guidance require a closer critical examination and evaluation on a context-by-context basis, rather than the generalised messaging currently adopted. Risk minimisation guidance and PAMs that are not context sensitive have the potential for increasing and creating newer risks rather than effectively minimising existing risks.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Science communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences, challenges and expectations from the perspective of scientists in Austria]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-04-29T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Nina Lorenzoni</author><author>Lára R. Hallsson</author><author>Magdalena Flatscher-Thöni</author><author>Lina Förster</author><author>Claudia Schusterschitz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic put science in the spotlight like no other event before, but also created room for uncertainties, misinformation, and speculation. We used a qualitative research design and conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 scientists from various disciplines in Austria to shed light on their experiences and challenges with science communication during the pandemic as well as wishes and expectations for science communication in the future. The challenges most frequently mentioned by scientists refer to a lack of time to engage in science communication, uncertainty due to insufficient training in science communication, dealing with discrepancies between scientific advice and political decisions, and public skepticism towards science. Although almost all interviewees reported personal attacks via email and social media after public appearances, they emphasized the importance of transparency and openness in science to build trust and public understanding of scientific processes, despite such attacks. From the scientists’ perspective future strategies should involve integrating science communication into university curricula and expanding scientific education in schools. Moreover, scientists ask for enhancing transparency in political decision making, explicitly distinguishing between scientific recommendations and political decisions. Scientists point out, that during the COVID-19 pandemic new transdisciplinary networks have been established, which have helped to improve and extend research collaboration past the pandemic and should therefore be maintained and developed in the future.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Can data cross frontiers? Challenges and drivers for cross-border data sharing for disaster risk reduction]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-04-17T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Anouck Adrot</author><author>Henri Isaac</author><author>Salome Ritouret</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Data sharing is a key driver of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and supports the resilience of cross-border regions. However, data sharing across borders remains challenging, and only a limited number of regions have significantly progressed in this area. A better understanding of the challenges of data sharing in cross-border DRR ecosystems is therefore needed but remains overlooked in the literature. This research, which is based on a qualitative and collaborative design, focuses on the Italy–France border, which has been pursuing efforts to create a cross-border data ecosystem for DRR in recent years. This study consists of a comprehensive analysis, which is primarily based on qualitative interviews, observations, and archive analyses. It outlines how the cross-border setting exacerbates the challenges of data sharing for DRR. Cross-border DRR actors struggle to build trust around the data and adopt a unified data strategy across borders. However, in the face of these challenges, DRR actors are gradually transforming their DRR practices by incorporating cooperative, trustful, and inclusive relationships. Our findings contribute to a more situated understanding of data sharing at borders and call for greater consideration of border settings and the agency from practitioners involved in data sharing for international DRR.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Enhancing two-way communication in disaster management in the EU—practical insights]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-04-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Maike Vollmer</author><author>Maike Overmeyer</author><author>Benjamin F. Kaluza</author>
        <description><![CDATA[With the increase of natural and complex disasters, involving the population as victims or spontaneous helpers, effective risk communication is a central task for disaster relief organizations and civil protection agencies. At the same time, the increasing role of social media and other platforms where citizens can share information present new opportunities (such as making information from affected areas available to disaster relief organizations) but also challenges (such as rapid spread of misinformation). This requires effective two-way communication between organizations and the population, a communication focusing on active listening and interaction to address population concerns and to enhance mutual understanding. In two recently concluded EU Horizon 2020 projects, this challenge has been addressed from complementary perspectives. In PANDEM-2 (Pandemic Preparedness and Response), different conceptions of two-way communication were discussed in interviews and workshops with agencies, media and independent experts to identify ways through which authorities operationalize such communication. Notably, for the pandemic case, comprehensive data spanning different phases of the disaster management cycle were gathered. The project RiskPACC (Integrating Risk Perception and Action to Enhance Civil Protection-Citizen Interaction), employed a co-creative approach to develop technical, conceptual and strategic solutions to enhance two-way communication between citizens and civil protection authorities. Our findings highlight the imperative of co-creative methodologies involving multiple stakeholders including specific citizen groups, building relationships of trust, harmonization of narratives with collaborating entities, knowledge exchange and a careful handling of social media communication.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mobile public warning in Japan and the United States: a sister cities collaboration]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-02-26T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Hamilton Bean</author><author>Kensuke Takenouchi</author><author>Ana Maria Cruz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Over the last decade, countries have adopted or expanded the use of cell broadcast systems to support mobile public warning for natural and human-caused hazards and disasters. Cell broadcast entails sending short messages simultaneously to multiple mobile devices in a defined geographic area. Japan and the United States have pioneered the development of mobile public warning technology, yet both countries continue to experience problems with the nonuse, misuse, or misunderstanding of these systems. To explore prospects for improving this situation, this study presents thematic analyses of official documents and transcripts from four Japan-U.S. meetings and workshops with researchers, officials, and residents in the “sister cities” of Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and Boulder, Colorado, USA. The study’s boundary spanning, cross-national findings contribute new insights regarding the appropriate level of local adaptation versus global standardization of mobile public warning theory, policy, and practice. These findings can aid officials who are increasingly relying on mobile public warning systems to help keep communities safe amid the intensifying impacts of climate change.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bridging gaps in research and practice for early warning systems: new datasets for public response]]></title>
        <pubdate>2025-01-30T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Gianluca Pescaroli</author><author>Sarah Dryhurst</author><author>Georgios Marios Karagiannis</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Early warning systems (EWSs) are essential for disaster and crisis response, applicable across a wide range of hazards and threats. They are increasingly recognized as pivotal in cross-disciplinary contexts, where diverse expertise is required to manage cascading, compound, and interconnected risks holistically. Despite their critical role, significant gaps persist in understanding the interplay between the technical, social, and organizational elements that underpin effective systems. Drawing on insights from the literature and our work on global datasets, such as the World Risk Poll, this comment paper highlights four key areas: (1) leveraging public behaviors and responses to enhance warning effectiveness; (2) understanding the role of trust in information sources and its influence on warning reception; (3) identifying limitations in existing analyses; and (4) addressing operational challenges such as data accessibility and harmonization. We propose a coherent approach that utilizes multi-country surveys to establish a common benchmark for addressing these issues, identifying shared patterns across diverse geographies, and improving the management of complex events and cross-border crises. This benchmarking effort could reveal actionable insights into regional drivers of EWS effectiveness, ultimately fostering greater international cooperation and advancing the socio-technical integration of disaster risk knowledge into operational resilience.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The effect of education types on knowledge level in natural disaster information transfer]]></title>
        <pubdate>2024-12-13T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Mikail Batu</author><author>Mustafa Oz</author><author>İlknur Aydoğdu Karaaslan</author><author>Akan Yanık</author><author>Şehriban Kayacan</author><author>Ebru Dıvrak</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study explores the most effective educational methods for conveying information about natural disasters in large institutions like universities. Focusing on a sample of 405 students from Ege University (Turkey), it examines whether knowledge levels about natural disasters vary based on demographic factors such as gender, faculty, and class year. The findings reveal significant differences in knowledge based on these demographics. The study also shows that disaster education enhances overall knowledge and reduces these demographic disparities. Additionally, it compares the effectiveness of different communication tools—face-to-face, brochures, and videos—demonstrating that face-to-face and video-based methods are more effective than brochures in delivering disaster-related information.]]></description>
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