An Architectural Framework for the Allocation Resources in Emergency Management Systems

Abstract

Emergency management systems are considered critical systems (EU Commission, 2006 [1]). It is, therefore, necessary that emergency management systems operate with high effectiveness and efficiency. This requires accurate detection of emergency conditions and optimal allocation of the available resources. In the case of large-scale disasters and insufficient resources, however, manual prioritizing and compromising resources can be extremely difficult. This chapter proposes a novel architectural framework that automatically converts emergency reports to a set of rescue tasks to be scheduled. If tasks cannot be scheduled as desired due to conflicts in allocating resources, control algorithms are applied. This architecture allows the introduction of new disaster types and control strategies if needed. The framework is designed and implemented in a simulated environment and its utility is tested with various emergency scenarios. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.