Collation of best practices for preparedness: lessons from disasters in Pakistan and Japan

Purpose This study aims to compare the humanitarian supply chains and logistics of two countries in earthquake preparedness by modifying using a previously established evaluation framework. Design/methodology/approach A European flood emergency management system (FEMS) is seven-dimensional framework assess country’s for emergencies. The FEMS was modified apply earthquakes. Leveraging multiple explanatory case approach with data analysis, authors reconstructed events earthquakes Pakistan (2005) Japan (2011) an applied grading (1–5). Findings were evaluated within adopted From practitioner’s perspective, applicable can accelerate support field. lacked plans before 2005 earthquake. In contrast, possessed disaster, helping minimise casualties. Overall, demonstrated considerably better effectiveness. However, both significantly distribution responsibilities among actors. Originality/value Practical factors chain are well understood. synthesising individual into comprehensive difficult, which solves applying adopting developed allows practitioners structured baseline prioritising measures Furthermore, this exemplifies usefulness cross-hazard research real-world scenario.