The coded road network consist of a total of 2304 nodes and 2708 links that represent approximately 50mi of roadways and 20 mi of arterial streets.All missing traffic and geometric data were obtained from field studies and coded into CORSIM.

Surveys to validate the items on the list of factors (235 surveys sent)23 invalid (discarded)212 valid responses

Collection of publicly-available information regarding each MS (e.g. treaties and agreements)Web-based survey [81 completed vs. 514 sent] from 26 Member StatesTwo international workshops were then held to solicit feedback from experts from a range of organisations

Input data include themost likely disaster scenarios as well as the probability that eachlink of the network fails under each scenario

Data were obtained from the disaster drill evaluation form from each of the observers and recorded on a closed response data collection form.

Semi-structured interviews have been conducted in 2012–2013 with representatives of the French civilian protection community taking part in the emergency response (total of 8)

Questionnaires tailored to 4 groups: consultant microbiologists (M), infectionpreventionists (IP), public health physicians (PHP), and public health nurses (PHN)

In the qualitative study, in-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with top-level EH (n = 8) and EPR (n = 6) administrators and managers. Participants were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling methods.The key informant interviews were conducted by trained interviewers at EH or EPR administrative offices in June to August 2010. Prior to being interviewed, participants were asked to read and sign an informed consent approved by the Loma Linda University institutional review board. Each interviewer was accompanied by one or two note takers and the interview was audiotaped.

Questions regarding hospital- and public-health-preparedness capabilities were derived from HPP and PHEP grant materials, and input on the questionnaire was sought and obtained from the ASPR National Health Care Preparedness Programs. The final survey was also pilot tested with a local HCC leader who was not a respondent in this study.

 systematic literature review - empirical data were collected Semi-structured interviews allowed to include ‘subjective theories’, spontaneously mentioned by the interviewees while answering open questionsThe interviews were conducted personally or on Skype, based on the availability of the interviewee.