Disaster preparedness in universities

Jaradat, Ahmad and Mziu, Hadjar and Ibrahim, Jamaludin (2015) Disaster preparedness in universities. International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT), 19 (1). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2231-2803 (P) 2349-0829 (O)

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Abstract

Although the awareness of disasters has increased among some parts of society, the concept of disaster preparedness and response has not been sufficiently explored in universities. The aim of this paper is to assess the perceptions of students and staff regarding disaster preparedness as well as to examine whether universities are prepared for disasters or not. In addition, this article provides a brief overview of major disasters that happened to universities in the past years in order to analyse the implications of disasters to universities. Furthermore, the stakeholders involved in disaster management are mentioned here followed by a general plan and recommendations for universities to be considered in their roles toward building a resistant university.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6202/45404
Uncontrolled Keywords:	The Awareness of Disasters, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Management, Resistant University
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA495 Disasters and engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Jamaludin Ibrahim
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2015 16:21
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2015 16:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/45404

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