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Nadimpalli, K.
Abstract
Exposure is referred to as the elements at risk within a given area that have been, or could be, subject to the impact of natural hazards. The elements include buildings, assets, population, economic activities, services, utilities and infrastructure. Describing these elements in a nationally consistent exposure information framework provides a reliable base to inform decision making for natural hazard risk reduction. Decision making at various levels of the disaster management governance process is complex and depends on multiple attributes, objectives, criteria and functions. Exposure modelling capabilities such as the National Exposure Information System (NEXIS) compile comprehensive datasets to derive spatial and descriptive attributes such as usage, asset type, construction type, replacement cost and population. The National Hazard Exposure Modelling Framework attempts to bridge the existing gaps in capabilities using a systematic approach aligned with the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines. The Natural Hazard Exposure Modelling Framework aims to address issues in the Data and Knowledge, Disaster Resilience, Resource Assessment, Emergency Management, Risk Mitigation Policy and Planning research themes identified by the Bushfire and Natural Hazard CRC. The project consists of developing a built environment exposure framework, business exposure elements, national standards for implementation and model to estimate reliability. The Built Environment Exposure Framework consists of buildings and infrastructure assets and associated activities information underpinning all levels of disaster management. The Business Activity Exposure Framework supports to assess business continuity, disruption, resilience and recovery indicators in disaster management. National Exposure Information Standards assists to ensure consistency in definitions. The Reliability Assessment Framework supports to assess uncertainty in the data to understand its reliability for various end users. The outcomes of the framework will enable authorities to develop robust, reliable, consistent and sustainable exposure information capabilities to assist governments and industry to make evidence based decisions making for community safety.
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