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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-23-733-2023
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Research article
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21 Feb 2023
Research article |
| 21 Feb 2023
| 21 Feb 2023
An interdisciplinary agent-based evacuation model: integrating the natural environment, built environment, and social system for community preparedness and resilience
Chen Chen
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
Charles Koll
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
Haizhong Wang
School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
Michael K. Lindell
Department of Urban Design and Planning, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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This paper uses empirical-data-based simulation to analyze how to evacuate efficiently from disasters. We find that departure delay time and evacuation decision have significant impacts on evacuation results. Evacuation results are more sensitive to walking speed, departure delay time, evacuation participation, and destinations than to other variables. This model can help authorities to prioritize resources for hazard education, community disaster preparedness, and resilience plans.
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