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Saving lives: a computer simulation game for public education about emergencies

Journal Article · · Inf. Soc.; (United States)
One facet of the Information Revolution in which the nation finds itself involves the utilization of computers, video systems, and a variety of telecommunications capabilities by those who must cope with emergency situations. Such technologies possess a significant potential for performing emergency public education and transmitting key information that is essential for survival. An ''Emergency Public Information Competitive Challenge Grant,'' under the aegis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has sponsored an effort to use computer technology - both large, time-sharing systems and small personal computers - to develop computer games which will help teach techniques of emergency management to the public at large. 24 references.
Research Organization:
Research Alternatives, Rockville, MD
OSTI ID:
5724311
Journal Information:
Inf. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Inf. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 3:4; ISSN INSCD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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