Disaster Recovery Planning

Simulation and Data Needs to Support Disaster Recovery Planning

January 30-31, 2020 | UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA | Blum Hall (room B100)

This workshop presents an opportunity for the exchange of ideas between researchers, developers, and end-users of simulation tools, data, and results for regional risk assessments. The workshop aims to engage and connect experts and stakeholders from various parts of the disaster management community through plenary and breakout sessions with the aim to identify where computational simulation tools, under development by the SimCenter and other groups, can support fundamental and applied research to promote resilience from natural disasters. The workshop agenda is designed to foster discussions and knowledge transfer across hazards (ground shaking, wind, and water), between disciplines (engineering, economics, social science), and among various roles in the community (stakeholder, project manager, analyst).

Workshop Goals

Identify approaches and tools to evaluate the impact of natural hazards and inform strategies to manage risks through mitigation and planning for disaster recovery
Collect and prioritize questions and concerns about mitigating the devastating effects of earthquakes, storms and other extreme events that can be evaluated through scenario studies that can be facilitated using advanced simulations
Identify and prioritize the needs for improved models and supporting data that can be integrated into computational workflows for advanced simulation of natural disaster impacts
Brainstorm strategies to facilitate development and migration of simulation technologies into research and practice on disaster risk management and recovery through multi-disciplinary testbeds and other mechanisms.