Preparedness and warning systems for populations with special needs : ensuring everyone gets the message (and knows what to do)

This paper discusses the use of information and communications technologies systems in the use of disaster management situations such as those providing early warnings, and how they benefit persons with disabilities (and the general population).  An ongoing project in Japan provided a case study in which a disaster preparedness information system is meeting the need of persons with disabilities

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Journal, Volume 29, Issue 3