The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of connected devices collecting and
exchanging data over the Internet. These things can be artificial or natural, and interact as …

Earthquakes are unpredictable natural events that cause a high number of casualties every
year. During an earthquake, furniture and mobile equipment can either become obstacles or …

Social and mobile computing open up new possibilities for integrating citizens' information,
knowledge, and social capital in emergency management (EM). This participation can …

Most emergency responses involve collaborative efforts from teams operating in the field
and in the backstage. Collaboration within and across agencies should therefore be …

Data mashup is a Web technology that combines information from multiple sources into a
single Web application. Mashup applications support new services, such as environmental …

Emergency response is the most critical phase in emergency management. This primarily
returns to the importance of direct interference right after the incident occurrence to save …

Communicating during disaster times is crucial for both survivors and rescue forces. While
fast reaction is critical communication infrastructures, wired and cellular, are often lost, and …

The decision-making process during crisis and emergency scenarios intertwines human
intelligence with infocommunications. In such scenarios, the tasks of data acquisition …

Disasters are characterised by their devastating effect on human lives and the society's
ability to function. Unfortunately, rescue operations and the possibility to re-establish a …

Emergency services personnel face risks and uncertainty as they respond to natural and
anthropogenic events. Their primary goal is to minimize the loss of life and property …