The Introduction of Global Disaster Alert (GDACS), and The Common Emergency Communication and Information (CECIS) Systems

Abstract

The reaction against disasters and crises requires the ability of fast intervene from international experts and teams, as well, as the forces of the defending country. It is extremely important that the alert and the necessary information for starting the rescue must be reach the proper person as soon as possible, and there must be a way to control the global operations efficiently from international level. The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) and the Common Emergency Communication and Information System (CECIS) can handle this task, and are widely used by international experts. The authors shortly introduce these two systems and making suggestions how to use them efficiently.