Planning a disaster response model for urban environment-related emergencies for the City of Vantaa : Action research
Nieminen, Markus (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025102826553
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025102826553
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Climate change and urbanisation have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, placing municipalities under growing pressure to maintain critical infrastructure and services. This makes disaster preparedness a timely and essential topic for cities such as Vantaa.
This thesis developed a disaster response model for the City of Vantaa to improve preparedness for urban environment-related emergencies. The purpose was to create a practical tool for improving operational readiness, guiding activities and establishing clear procedures for disaster response.
This thesis applies action research methodology using interviews and a tabletop exercise to design, test and refine the model. The resulting model introduces a municipal response group structure, structured equipment and four scenario-specific action cards. It enhances operational readiness and clarifies responsibilities. The thesis concludes that preparedness can be strengthen by formalising existing resources into a coordinated model.
This thesis developed a disaster response model for the City of Vantaa to improve preparedness for urban environment-related emergencies. The purpose was to create a practical tool for improving operational readiness, guiding activities and establishing clear procedures for disaster response.
This thesis applies action research methodology using interviews and a tabletop exercise to design, test and refine the model. The resulting model introduces a municipal response group structure, structured equipment and four scenario-specific action cards. It enhances operational readiness and clarifies responsibilities. The thesis concludes that preparedness can be strengthen by formalising existing resources into a coordinated model.