Emerging Computing Tools for Emergency Management: Applications, Limitations and Future Prospects

Abstract

Emerging Technologies (ET) as tools are reshaping every aspect of daily life and revolutionizing the global landscape. Emergency Management (EM), in particular, is a critical domain significantly impacted by these technologies as emergency tools. Organizations and governments actively adopt tools powered by Emerging Technologies (ET) to improve Emergency Management (EM) strategies in a technology driven world. This research aims to comprehensively evaluate the role of ET as tools in EM, focusing on their utilization, effectiveness across different phases, and the challenges associated with their deployment. By exploring key domains influenced by these tools, this research identifies their primary use cases and examines how their integration has transformed the operational framework of EM. This research contributes valuable insights for academia, market entities, and government agencies to integrate ET tools effectively into EM practices, ultimately leading to improved efficiency and a higher probability of saving lives and protecting assets.