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From geographic distance to response delay: Applying a time-based disaster classification in the Philippines

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: communities could determine whether the proposed thresholds accurately reflect Philippine conditions and whether additional categories or locally adjusted standards are necessary.Schaffer and Bennett's framework offers a practical shift from asking how far a community is from assistance to asking how long assistance will actually take to arrive [1].Applying this approach in the Philippines could strengthen climate-resilient health systems, guide more equitable allocation of emergency resources, and improve preparedness among communities most likely to experience delayed assistance.

Source: The Journal of Climate Change and Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.joclim.2026.100736

Author: Giovanni Jan Sanchez

Institution: Bukidnon State University

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Response and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200