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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/169547.aspx

Approaching disaster recovery resource management as a supply chain issue focuses on the delivery of critical supplies to citizens quickly and efficiently. This article describes this approach by highlighting the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management, which is implementing a supply chain–focused partnership between local government and private businesses. The goal is to enable a fast, smooth transition from the supply chain’s normal function to the life-saving focus needed in a crisis.

English

pp 18-22

2013-7

TR News

Print

Illustrations; Photos; References

Case studies; Communities; Disaster preparedness; Disaster relief; Emergency management; Public private partnerships; Supply chain management

Arlington County (Virginia)

Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Oct 3 2013 2:19PM

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