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Disasters and the information technology revolution

R Stephenson1, P S Anderson

  • 1Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Disasters
|February 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Information technology (IT) in disaster management has rapidly evolved from specialized use to indispensable global operations. Future IT advancements promise to further shape disaster planning, management, and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Disaster Management
  • Information Technology Evolution
  • Technological Advancements in Emergency Response

Background:

  • Civilian use of IT in disaster management was limited until the late 1970s.
  • Microprocessor-based devices expanded computing capacity for disaster management from the late 1970s to mid-1980s.
  • Desktop systems and computer communications matured in the late 1980s, enabling practical emergency tools and global networking.

Observation:

  • IT has become integral to worldwide disaster operations since the early 1990s.
  • Significant ongoing changes in global information access and networking are impacting disaster management.
  • Key technologies are emerging that will likely influence disaster planning, management, and research in the next decade.

Findings:

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  • The evolution of IT has transformed disaster management capabilities.
  • The increasing power, connectivity, and portability of IT systems have driven innovation.
  • Global networking and information access are critical components of modern disaster response.

    • Implications:

    • Future IT developments will profoundly impact disaster planning and management strategies.
    • Organisational structures and operational approaches in disaster management will need to adapt to new technologies.
    • Continued research into emerging technologies is crucial for enhancing future disaster resilience.