@article{ref1,
title="Criteria for evaluating the condition of a tropical cyclone warning system",
journal="Disasters",
year="1999",
author="Parker, Dianne",
volume="23",
number="3",
pages="193-216",
abstract="This paper evaluates the condition (i.e. health) of a tropical cyclone warning system (TCWS) during a 'quiet period' between infrequent intense cyclones. Capacity to make pre-disaster evaluations is important--disaster warning systems need to be in sound condition before, not after, disaster. The research--part of the UK's International Decade of Natural Disaster Reduction Flagship Programme--focuses upon an evaluatory method first used on flood warning systems. The Criteria-development Matrix comprises social, organisational and institutional criteria by which a TCWS may be assessed using a five-stage development scale. This method is used to evaluate Mauritius's TCWS using in-depth interview data. Ways to enhance the method and apply it to other disaster warning systems are discussed. The TCWS in Mauritius is a relatively sound one from which others can learn. Weaknesses requiring attention for Mauritius's TCWS to progress to an advanced level of development are identified.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0361-3666",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}