| Community response grids: using information technology to help communities respond to bioterror emergencies. | |
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PMID: 18081493 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Access to accurate and trusted information is vital in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency. To facilitate response in large-scale emergency situations, Community Response Grids (CRGs) integrate Internet and mobile technologies to enable residents to report information, professional emergency responders to disseminate instructions, and residents to assist one another. CRGs use technology to help residents and professional emergency responders to work together in community response to emergencies, including bioterrorism events. In a time of increased danger from bioterrorist threats, the application of advanced information and communication technologies to community response is vital in confronting such threats. This article describes CRGs, their underlying concepts, development efforts, their relevance to biosecurity and bioterrorism, and future research issues in the use of technology to facilitate community response. |
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Authors:
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Paul T Jaeger; Kenneth R Fleischmann; Jennifer Preece; Ben Shneiderman; Philip Fei Wu; Yan Qu |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biosecurity and bioterrorism : biodefense strategy, practice, and science Volume: 5 ISSN: 1538-7135 ISO Abbreviation: Biosecur Bioterror Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-17 Completed Date: 2008-05-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101156085 Medline TA: Biosecur Bioterror Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 335-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park 20742-4345, USA. pjaeger@umd.edu |
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Bioterrorism
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prevention & control Communication* Community Health Services / organization & administration Community Networks / organization & administration*, standards Consumer Participation / methods Disaster Planning / methods*, organization & administration* Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems / organization & administration* Geography Humans Internet Social Support United States |
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