Disaster Management in the Digital Age and Emerging Technologies

The increase in number and diversity of disasters encountered in the world motivates researchers to develop technologies that can be integrated into disaster management. In reducing the number and impacts of future disasters, there is a need for coordinated research activities involving all stakeholders, especially communities at risk, and a better understanding and use of new technologies. This book's chapters consist of up-to-date information that covers the basic issues in disaster manag...