Využitie geografických informačných systémov v rámci cyklu krízového riadenia

Abstract

The spatial nature of crisis events requires the use of specialised tools that allow visualisation of their manifestations and, at the same time, more advanced analyses for informed decision-making. Geographic information systems enable the handling of spatial data and therefore represent one of the most appropriate tools for this purpose. Crisis management is a complex system whose phases form a continuous circle. The aim of this paper is to analyse and describe the use of geographic information systems within the whole cycle of crisis management. The analysis of domestic and foreign literature has allowed a clear summarisation and visualisation of their use within the entire crisis management cycle. The results also allow to discuss the shortcomings in their use in the field of crisis management in the conditions of the Slovak Republic.