Information Needs in Crisis Situations

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Which factor may create demands for information flows into, within, and out of the crisis area?

Special need for access methods

Why might a power failure in New York during a heat wave cause economic disruption?

It interrupts computer-based financial transactions

What influences the nature and the ability to respond to a crisis?

Location and social context

Why might some communities give planning for highly unlikely events a low priority?

<p>Disaster is seen as rare, making emergency planning seem costly with low benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What creates pressure for managers to make decisions within few hours or days at the time of a crisis?

<p>Pressure of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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