Insights

Our society is evolving rapidly, and so is the world around us. These changes necessitate enhanced efforts and strengthened capabilities to better prepare for today’s and tomorrow’s disasters and crises.

All data displayed is used for training and simulation purposes only and is not related to actual incidents or individuals.

Increased complexity and intensity of disasters

Disasters today are complex, unpredictable and intense, often crossing borders and resulting in simultaneous and interrelated incidents. This evolving nature calls for significant changes in our approach, compared to the past.

How BPREPARED solves this:

  • Our solution allows for incident grouping for easier management, particularly when multiple events occur simultaneously
  • Casualty Management Software and the Mass Evacuation Software can be used separately or as one

Changed behaviour of victims and responders

Current disaster response models often assume a confined disaster area, with a single incident where emergency services control patient distribution to hospitals. However, recent developments show a shift in this paradigm and more scattered incident sites are now often the case.

Incidents are more intense, with victims and bystanders taking immediate actions such as transporting individuals to hospitals themselves, providing local victim support and actively saving lives.
How BPREPARED solves this:

  • Self-registration portal for victims or bystanders who have left the incident scene
  • Central registration of all involved
  • Incident grouping for easier management, particularly when multiple events occur simultaneously

Public expectations toward the government

Social media is often the first ‘broadcaster’ of incidents and provides real-time information from disaster scenes, shaping public reactions and expectations toward emergency responses. Initial chaotic communication quickly transitions into a demand for accurate information about the extent and number of victims.

The current practice, which can take up to 2 to 3 days to provide precise data, is seen as inadequate in our digital age. There is also an expectation for visible governmental or embassy presence, providing quick moral support and practical help to victims and their relatives.

How BPREPARED solves this

  • An extensive dashboard with victim registration and automatic victim information updates such as location tracking, alert list monitoring, nationality overview, hospital capacity overview…

Expectations for organised psychosocial support and aftercare

Aftercare has become a crucial component of disaster response, encompassing psychosocial support, silent marches, gatherings of victims and relatives, and assistance with claims. BPREPARED’s organised approach to aftercare addresses the growing demand for complete support systems following a disaster.

How BPREPARED solves this:

  • Providing real-time information to aid workers and partners for informed decision-making
  • Victim registration, tracking and tracing system
  • Structured communication with involved citizens who have left the incident area
  • Central registration of all involved, crucial for follow-up

Addressing criticism

Evaluation reports frequently highlight clear points of criticism regarding information dissemination to relatives and aftercare management. Examples include:

  • Relatives waiting days for information
  • Parents calling hospitals in search of their children
  • Relatives gathering at hospitals without confirmation of the victim’s presence

Additionally, the lack of structured aftercare or the need for victims to navigate their own way to receive the necessary support often results in disheartenment due to inadequate information and structure.

How BPREPARED solves this

  • Providing a clear and streamlined way to tackle mass casualty events
  • Real-time and up-to-date dashboard for all stakeholders: hospitals, call centres, reception centres, command posts

Read about our expertise, cases and updates in mass casualty events.

Optimisation of the triage process in case of a mass casualty event 08 May 2023

Casualty management of natural disasters 17 April 2023

BPREPARED at Arab Health Dubai 20 March 2023

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