Abstract: A simulation of the resilience of lifeline systems in a test bed subjected to a series of seismic events is presented in this paper. The simulation framework is comprised of a group of independent simulators that interact ...

Abstract: The monetary assistance provided for disaster relief creates opportunities for fraudulent behavior. Historical records have shown that the loss of recovery funds due to improper and fraudulent payments could reach hundreds ...

Abstract: Modeling the various aspects of a disaster scenario and the interactions that occur between them is necessary to create a meaningful and high-fidelity simulation of the event. Using a publish-subscribe pattern for data ...

Abstract: Modeling the various aspects of a disaster scenario and the interactions that occur between them is necessary to create a meaningful and high-fidelity simulation of the event. Using a publish-subscribe pattern for data ...