Using Innovative Blockchain Technologies in Emergency Management and Disaster Response Monroe J. Molesky, Integrative Physiology/History Student Jarod Arendsen, Healthcare Administration Student Willard Rose, Healthcare Administration Student Brandon McDaniel, Healthcare Administration Student Purposes & Objectives Methods & Results Conclusion & References Purpose Methods Conclusions Emergency management and disaster response can be significantly With the complex nature of emergency management, utilizing new We performed a comparative literature analysis of thirty-five scholarly enhanced with the implementation of blockchain technologies. technologies to improve response logistics and reduce cost is articles and white papers reviewing the applicability of blockchain in Blockchain has had particular success in the financial and shipping crucial. Blockchain is a secure, distributed, and immutable digital emergency management challenges such as improving logistic chains, industries reducing cost and increasing timeliness of services. These ledger that records transactions across a business network. Using recovery benefit claims, interagency communication, and transparency. two aspects are especially important in the logistics, recovery, and blockchain in emergency management can provide interoperability Literature searches were conducted using keywords such as systems response capabilities of emergency management agencies such as between many parties involved in response and provide analysis, blockchain, disaster response, and disaster technology. disaster benefit claims. Hurricane Harvey alone had 91,000 National transparency. Looking to new technologies would help reduce the Results Flood Insurance Program claims (FEMA, 2018). 80% of humanitarian relief that is spent on logistics and speed Overall, blockchain technologies have shown proven success in recovery claims that take months (Wassenhove, 2006). The purpose Blockchain would significantly reduce the cost of claims, digital reducing logistical and administrative costs across several industries. of this review is to explore blockchain as a cost effective, innovative connectivity would make the claims process easier, and victims In addition, reviews suggested that the implementation is complex and tool for improving emergency management systems and response would receive benefits expeditiously. Implementing blockchain in cooperation of parties in needed, but it is effective in application. programs. emergency management and response systems could greatly Figure 2. Supply Chain Improvement (Schulz, 2008) reduce costs (allowing for greater services), unify efforts, and speed Objectives response efforts. Blockchain, although complex sometimes to 1) Be able to define basic principles of blockchain understand, can be easy to integrate and low cost with the right use 2) Be able to distinguish the benefits of blockchain in case. emergency management 3) Be able to discuss/brainstorm how blockchain can Figure 4. Emergency Management Blockchain Summary improve individual emergency management fields Regional Parties/Suppliers Figure 1. What is blockchain? (Molesky & Trautman, 2019) Disaster Blockchain Local Site Parties/Suppliers (Preferred) Decentralized Shared Access to Automated Trust Information & = Blockchain Connectivity Between All Tiers of Response Information Processes (Smart Contracts &Transparency) Parties and Members of Emergency Management Network Access (All members receive information and validate each other) Figure 3. Blockchain Industry Success Cases (Chang et al., 2019) Easier Interagency Reduce Cost of Reduce Fraud & Communication & Logistics & Admin Resource Misuse Use Case Benefits Coordination BBVA Bank Document transactions reduced from 10 days to <2.5hrs WavePilot References 20% reduction in shipping- Chang, SE., Luo, HL., & Chen, Y. (2019) Blockchain enabled trade finance innovation: a potential paradigm logistics costs (paper reduction shift on using letter of credit. Sustainability, 12(188), 1-16. Chang, Y., Iakovou, E., & Shi, W. (2018) Blockchain in global supply chains and cross border trade: a critical Blockchain Maersk & increased accuracy) synthesis of the state of the art, challenges and opportunities. International Journal of Production • Business networks (think all steps from farmer to fridge) each TradeLens Research. 1-51. FEMA Announces Decision on NFIP Proof of Loss Deadline for Hurricane Harvey. (2018, August 24). have ledger to track supply levels and tractions 40% reduction in packaged Retrieved from https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2018/08/24/fema-announces-decision-nfip-proof- • Blockchain puts each member of a network all on the same loss-deadline-hurricane-Harvey materials shipping time Molesky, MJ., & Trautman, LJ. (2019) A primer for blockchain. University of Missouri-Kansas City Law communication stream. Review, 88(1), 1-46. 2.2 sec trace back on produce Schulz, SF. (2008) Disaster relief logistics: benefits of and impediments to horizontal cooperation between • Every member has a copy of all the ledgers, to keep each humanitarian organizations. Political Science. accountable and easy to access information IBM-Walmart with blockchain from customer Wassenhove, LV. (2006) Humanitarian aid logistics: supply chain management in high gear. Journal of the • Blocks (transactions) can’t change or be removed from the chain to farmer Operational Research Society. 57(5), 475-489. Creating a Functional Knowledge Base in Youth by Incentivizing Participation in Emergency Management Training James Budrick-Diaz: Chemistry/Healthcare Administration Student Dominic Patino: Healthcare Administration Student Purposes & Objectives. Methododology Conclusion & References The youth are the future of the United States as they Growing ferocity and frequency of disasters, both • Utilization and evaluation of programs and mature and enter their respective professions. As natural and man-made, has made preparedness information from local emergency management time passes and the programs are modified with increasingly important. Emergency institutions often institutions each new generation, creation of common become overloaded in times of disaster/emergency, knowledge, similar to the “stop, drop, and roll” hence, civilians having a plan of action is vital to • Setting oriented programs for individuals based mantra, increases societal awareness of emergency on risk factors response standards. This in turn reduces damages mitigate damage to both property and life. By linking and improves health outcomes in times of emergency management institutions and local assets • Incentive research based off of age and area emergency. to the youth (grades 6 and up) and creating a means interests for optimal results Future Implications for them to buy-in to the program, the consistent • Implementation of the LINK program and updating exposure to proper emergency response methods it as more feedback becomes available • Better outcomes for the target population that extends to may create a functional knowledge base, improving the community as well as faster recovery times outcomes in times of emergency and disaster. LINK program due to increased preparedness of individuals • Inspiring the younger generation to pursue Primary Objectives • Linkage of emergency management organizations with families and learning institutions careers in the emergency management field and • Create LINK programs across the country become involved • Incentivizing participation to facilitate buy-in from • Achieve better health outcomes and mitigate the youth • Creation of common knowledge which will lead to damages for the population in times of emergency a culture of preparedness or disaster • Normalizing involvement with emergency management training and preparation • This may also lead to the creation of • Construct a functional knowledge base that is collaborative relationships across consistently updated throughout the individuals • Kindling an interest in emergency management organizations as the younger lifetime for continued learning and expansion of the generations enter the workforce individuals knowledge base Preparedness References • Majority of pop. perceive barriers to preparedness Chicago Community Trust. “Emergency Management Report.” Goto2040, Chicago Community Trust, 2009, • Lag time for first responders in disasters ccdcboise.com/wp- • Probability of teens and young adults to be content/uploads/2016/02/Document-G1-Emergency- underprepared for emergencies Preparedness-Report.pdf. 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Equitable Disaster Relief Can be Hindered by Appearance Taylor Alexander, Neuroscience Student Alex Kingsley, Neuroscience / Healthcare Administration Student Quinton Moeggenborg, Accounting