Damage assessment

Damage assessment

The first objective in disaster management is an assessment of the damage and the number of casualties. All sources of information must be employed. The 24-hour news services are frequently the first on the scene and can be an important source of information. Drones are now a quick and inexpensive option for a rapid view of a disaster area.

Chief of operations Evacuation Communications Helicopter Security Transport Search/ rescue Communications

Figure 33.4 Heli-evacuation.

Damage assessment

The first objective in disaster management is an assessment of the damage and the number of casualties. All sources of information must be employed. The 24-hour news services are frequently the first on the scene and can be an important source of information. Drones are now a quick and inexpensive option for a rapid view of a disaster area.

Chief of operations Evacuation Communications Helicopter Security Transport Search/ rescue Communications

Figure 33.4 Heli-evacuation.

Damage assessment

The first objective in disaster management is an assessment of the damage and the number of casualties. All sources of information must be employed. The 24-hour news services are frequently the first on the scene and can be an important source of information. Drones are now a quick and inexpensive option for a rapid view of a disaster area.

Chief of operations Evacuation Communications Helicopter Security Transport Search/ rescue Communications

Figure 33.4 Heli-evacuation.