This paper examines the challenges to collaboration among responding entities and proposes a technology-enabled self-synchronization framework for sharing information using a distributed, highly scalable, web application based on the cloud computing technologies. The proposed design applies the unique benefits of cloud computing to the disaster response domain. This notional design facilitates communication among a broad range of public and private groups without requiring these organizations to compromise competitive advantage. During disaster response, key resources are supplied from a variety of channels including federal, state and local governments; charity and nongovernmental organizations; and commercial businesses. Disaster relief efforts require that response teams work together in a cohesive manner before, during, and after a disaster. During the first 48 to 72 hours, when both survivors and responders are likely to be disoriented, response efforts are less effective.
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