Comparison of disaster logistics planning and execution for 2005 hurricane season
By: by Qamar Iqbal, Kristin Mehler and Mehmet Bayram Yildirim.
Contributors: Mehler, Kristin.; Yildirim, Mehmet Bayram.; University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)
Publisher: Midwest Transportation Consortium, c/o Iowa State University
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Ames, Iowa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 37
Subjects: Hurricane Katrina, 2005.; Logistics.; Disaster relief.; Disaster preparedness.
Description: After Hurricane Katrina, in the Gulf Coast region, millions of lives were impacted because of the lack of availability of transportation, shelter, food, water, drugs, etc.  Hurricane Katrina raised many concerns in terms of the federal government's capability, including their operational plan and necessary coordination strategies between state and federal governments to come up with a robust response in these catastrophic incidents.  It has become apparent that developing a better operational plan is needed.  To improve disaster relief, better logistics planning, which also requires better forecasting methods, is needed.  Furthermore, to increase collaboration at all levels, it is also necessary to have more reliable communication technologies and a better information technology structure which will enable better coordination between different agencies.  Utilizing technologies such as GIS and real-time tracking systems will ensure that the available disaster relief stocks will be distributed fairly to everybody.
Notes: "May 2007."

Includes bibliographical references  (p. 35-37).

Final report.

Financed by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program, through the Midwest Transportation Consortium project 2006-01