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Incorporating A New Class Of Uncertainty In Disaster Relief Logistics Planning, Emre Kirac
Incorporating A New Class Of Uncertainty In Disaster Relief Logistics Planning, Emre Kirac
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest among emergency managers in using Social data in disaster response planning. However, the trustworthiness and reliability of posted information are two of the most significant concerns, because much of the user-generated data is initially not verified. Therefore, a key tradeoff exists for emergency managers when considering whether to incorporate Social data in disaster planning efforts. By considering Social data, a larger number of needs can be identified in a shorter amount of time, potentially enabling a faster response and satisfying a class of demand that might not otherwise be discovered. However, …