There is enough blame to go around," said [INFORMS President] Professor Richard
Larson …
Using a multitude of examples from the Oklahoma City bombing in
1995 to the United Airlines Flight 232 crash in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989 – a
response he graded with an "A plus" –Larson itemized a strong emergency response
system.
Well-established trusting relationships are essential in emergency response,
said Larson. Responders need to be well rehearsed and prepared. Triage is an
essential component in getting the injured treated and saving lives.
After a disaster, inventory management becomes important so relief can be
quickly and appropriately distributed. It is crucial to have an algorithm for
relocation, Larson said.
He used the example of the New York Fire Department during Sept. 11, which
was sufficiently prepared to be able to respond both to the massive attacks
downtown and to routine emergency calls during the same time.
- MIT News Office
