Proactive crisis management of urban infrastructure - report from C18s twin sister COST C19

摘要

Modern developed societies are heavily dependent on urban infrastructures like transport, railway, gas, electricity, and water supply. The breakdown of one of such critical infrastructures may cause serious consequences for the safety of the citizens. Managing the safety and security of these infrastructures taking into account prevention and preparedness, crisis interventions and restoring normal conditions using optimised and risk based approaches are important. COST action C19 'Proactive Crisis Management of Urban Infrastructure' (2004-2008) deals with these issues. There final report from the action will be available from the webpage of the action March 2008.