This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 653748.
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EMSC (Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre) tools for detecting felt earthquakes and for meeting witnesses' immediate information needs, via on social media, websites and a mobile app
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Local knowledge, Communication, Social networks, Access and use of infrastructure/services
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, National research bodies, Healthcare and emergency services
EMSC (Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre) earthquake tools' effectiveness depends on people's real-time reporting, reactions and testimonials
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Access and use of infrastructure/services, Social networks, Density of active citizenship, Communication, Open-mindedness
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, NGOs
Text messages, the most efficient and resilient mode of communication after a disaster
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Customs/traditions/rituals, Norms/values
Types of Actors Concerned: Entrepreneurs
Efficiency of safety check notifications
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Access and use of infrastructure/services, Social networks, Open-mindedness
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: NGOs, Non-active citizens, Active citizens
User behaviour with regards to safety check notifications on the LastQuake App
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Access and use of infrastructure/services, Norms/values, Customs/traditions/rituals, Communication, Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens
Further research needed to determine country differences around safety check behaviour
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Open-mindedness, Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Entrepreneurs, Active citizens, NGOs
The evolution of the culture of risk linked to an uncertain future
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Prevention
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, National civil protection body, Local authorities, Active citizens, Entrepreneurs, Media, Government, National research bodies, Red Cross, NGOs, Military, Law enforcement agencies, Healthcare and emergency services, European Civil Protection Mechanism, UN and other international organisations, All types of actors
Independence and interdependence are culturally interrelated in risk event assessment
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Worldviews
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Prevention
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens
Social capital is an asset in making communities more resilient
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Norms/values
Hazards: Natural hazards
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, All disaster phases
Types of Actors Concerned: NGOs, Non-active citizens, Active citizens
Orphaned children as a vulnerable group
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Socio-economic status
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body, Local authorities, Healthcare and emergency services
Elderly individuals as a vulnerable group
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Healthcare and emergency services, National civil protection body, Local authorities
Having a sense of community as a strength in responding to a disaster
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Norms/values
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Urban vs rural community differences in 'sense of community'
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Access and use of infrastructure/services, Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Government, Local authorities
Experience of a disaster may bring back a sense of community
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Norms/values
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Recovery
Local communities could use social media to call for support in a disaster situation
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Communication
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Media
Citizens' first response in a disaster would be to call family and friends
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Communication, Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Healthcare and emergency services
Social media usage for ongoing communication with family and friends during a disaster
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Communication, Attitudes toward the media, Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Media
Citizen suggestions for involvement in disaster preparedness
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Preparedness, Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Active citizens
Everyday skills used by citizens to provide support in the response phase of a disaster
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks, Norms/values
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body, Local authorities
Increase in community cohesion during the disaster recovery phase
30.09.2018
Cultural Factors: Social networks
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Government, Local authorities
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