Analyze Technology in Disaster Management

Running Head : ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Title : Technology in disaster management

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Abstract

The main aim of this study is to analyze use of technology in disaster management . There is a widespread employment of latest advances in spatial data management and geographic engineering technologies in disaster management . These include Information communication technology (ICT , Geographic Information System (GIS , Remote Sensing (RS , and Global positioning system (GPS ) among others . The study explores the application of GIS in different stages of disaster management . Study

br also examines the government and private sector 's application of technology in disaster management . These technologies have ensured optimal benefits to the general public when combating disasters

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TOC \o "1-3 " \h \z \u HYPERLINK \l "_Toc9 " Introduction PAGEREF _Toc9 \h 4

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc0 " Geographic Information System GIS in disaster management PAGEREF _Toc0 \h 5

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc1 " Space technology in disaster management PAGEREF _Toc1 \h 7

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc2 " Government , private sector and technology in disaster management PAGEREF _Toc2 \h 9

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc3 " Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc3 \h 11

HYPERLINK \l "_Toc4 " Reference PAGEREF _Toc4 \h 13

Introduction

Disaster can be defined as any natural or man-made event that results in an extensive damage on the properties , environment or have negative impact on the people within the affected area . These events usually exceeds the capability of the community thus calls for external help Disaster management on the other hand is the logical process that incorporates the basic principles of...