Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) Information Management Analysis

Abstract

his Project generated 13 recommendations for HCOHSEM by employing an Action Research model using Purposeful Design. It also observed the occurrence and first stages of response by HCOHSEM to Hurricane Harvey. First-hand information and lessons learned from the response to Hurricane Harvey are incorporated into this project and its recommendations. Incorporating this information also helps pave the way for additional research opportunities, especially the unprecedented community response to the disaster. The recommendations provide a range of options for HCOHSEM to implement in order to improve their information management and the emergency notification process during emergency management operations.