ABSTRACTContext: Damages and loss of life sustained during an earthquake results from falling structuresand flying glass and objects. To address these and other problems, new information ...
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ABSTRACTContext: Damages and loss of life sustained during an earthquake results from falling structuresand flying glass and objects. To address these and other problems, new information technologyand systems as a means can improve crisis management and crisis response. The mostimportant factor for managing the crisis depends on our readiness before disasters by usefuldata. Aims: This study aimed to determine the Earthquake Information Management System(EIMS) in India, Afghanistan and Iran, and describe how we can reduce destruction by EIMSin crisis management. Materials and Methods: This study was an analytical comparison inwhich data were collected by questionnaire, observation and checklist. The population wasEIMS in selected countries. Sources of information were staff in related organizations, scientificdocumentations and Internet. For data analysis, Criteria Rating Technique, Delphi Techniqueand descriptive methods were used. Results: Findings showed that EIMS in India (DisasterInformation Management System), Afghanistan (Management Information for Natural Disasters)and Iran are decentralized. The Indian state has organized an expert group to inspect issuesabout disaster decreasing strategy. In Iran, there was no useful and efficient EIMS to evaluateearthquake information. Conclusions: According to outcomes, it is clear that an informationsystem can only influence decisions if it is relevant, reliable and available for the decisionmakers in a timely fashion. Therefore, it is necessary to reform and design a model. The modelcontains responsible organizations and their functions.
