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A Study on the Derivation of Risk Assessment Indicators for Fire, Evacuation, and Rescue in Earthquake Disasters

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Korean Peninsula has witnessed a rising frequency of earthquakes, which highlights the urgent need for comprehensive seismic hazard assessments that incorporate rescue and response considerations. Although numerous studies have assessed earthquake risks both domestically and internationally, existing research varies widely in its selection of indicators, and studies focusing on rescue-related risks remain scarce. To address this gap, we analyzed indicators across 50 previous studies and categorized them into 5 domains, 10 categories, and 30 key elements. This process enabled the identification and prioritization of the most frequently used indicators, facilitating the extraction of the core elements essential for assessing fire, evacuation, and rescue risks. These findings laid the groundwork for improving regional seismic hazard assessment maps and advancing disaster mitigation and response strategies.

Source: Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation

DOI: 10.9798/kosham.2025.25.2.63

Authors: Hwan-yong Kim, Seong-Ik Oh, Dowan Kim

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Management and Resilience

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea

Award: G337278374