DISTURB - Digital decision support for large-scale evacuation

In a large-scale crisis, quick and well-founded decisions are crucial. A new advanced digital decision support system is now being developed at BTH in collaboration with, among others, the County Administrative Board. The new system makes it easier to plan and carry out evacuations in the event of natural disasters, major accidents and other extraordinary events.

Purpose of the project

The focus of the project is to develop a digital decision support system to facilitate decisions on evacuation. The digital decision support system will help authorities to streamline efforts and coordinate resources in the event of disasters and other social disruptions.

With the help of relevant input data (traffic flows, areas to be evacuated, population, modes of transport) and AI, the results of evacuation are presented in a visualization facility(Virtual Production Studio Lab).

The results will also be presented on a regular computer screen, and can be presented distributed across multiple locations simultaneously.

Implementation

Results of evacuation decisions are presented for different scenarios, which will support the decision maker. The decision support can be used for scenarios during crisis in peacetime and during high alert.

The project is a collaboration between the County Administrative Board and Blekinge Institute of Technology, with MSB as a financier. In the development of the new system, BTH's new Virtual Production Studio Lab plays a central role. There, advanced simulations and visualizations of different scenarios can be made. The goal of the project is to create a powerful tool to strengthen Sweden's crisis preparedness and ensure that society is better prepared for future challenges.