A Comprehensive Review on Technological Implementations and Innovations in Cyclone & Flood Disaster Management
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https://doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.7.6.3Keywords:
Disaster Management Cycle, AI-Integrated Disaster Management Platform, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Abstract
The rise of calamities like floods and cyclones as a result of climate change portrays a picture that is challenging to manage. Therefore, the need for advanced technologies in disaster management is apparent. The focus of this paper is to evaluate the application of Technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IoT based remote sensing, Flood Sensor Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, and how they amalgamate with Disaster Management Cycle: Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. These integrated technologies greatly facilitate the prediction, monitoring, and real time analysis of disaster affecting events to formulate competent mitigation strategies and enhanced preparedness. Further optimization for AI powered platforms and machine learning models are used, facilitating better decision making and situational awareness for affected authorities’ sustainable and rapid response to disasters. Post disaster recovery becomes easier and faster with the use of UAVs, drones, 3D mapping, and other Nanotechnology based devices for efficient damage portrayal of a sutured map of the affected area making infrastructure rebuilding easier. Moreover, smart disaster management systems (SDMS) facilitate communication and collaboration to reduce decision making errors formulating an easier approach for disaster remediation. The paper underscores the issue of taking account of all, specifically the most vulnerable ones. The application of these technologies increases the efficacy and accessibility of the system of disaster management and in dealing with consequences associated with natural disasters.
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