Opinion - (2025) Volume 10, Issue 5
Received: 01-Sep-2025, Manuscript No. IJPHS-25-175361;
Editor assigned: 03-Sep-2025, Pre QC No. P-175361;
Reviewed: 17-Sep-2025, QC No. Q-175361;
Revised: 22-Sep-2025, Manuscript No. R-175361;
Published:
29-Sep-2025
, DOI: 10.37421/2157-7587.2025.10.468
Citation: El-Sayed, Ahmed. ”Holistic Disaster Management: Tech, Resilience, Human Factors.” Int J Pub Health Safe 10 (2025):468.
Copyright: © 2025 El-Sayed A. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
This systematic review comprehensively overviews Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in disaster management, covering risk assessment, early warning, response logistics, and post-disaster recovery. AI enhances decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and improves predictive capabilities. Key challenges, including data quality and ethical implications, are identified, offering a roadmap for future research to build more resilient communities[1].
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines interventions for building disaster-resilient communities, assessing effectiveness and identifying factors for positive outcomes. It emphasizes resilience's multifaceted nature, including social, economic, institutional, and environmental dimensions. The study highlights participatory approaches, early warning systems, and integrated planning for strengthening community capacity to withstand hazards[2].
This review critically examines social media's role during emergency responses, noting its dual capacity as a vital communication tool and a source of misinformation. It discusses social media's efficacy for disseminating urgent information, coordinating volunteers, and providing real-time situational awareness. Challenges like data overload and verification are addressed, suggesting improved strategies for integrating social media into official protocols[3].
This systematic review assesses emergency drills and simulations as crucial tools for enhancing preparedness across sectors. Well-designed exercises improve response times, decision-making, and inter-agency coordination. Findings underscore the importance of realistic scenarios, post-drill debriefings, and continuous learning to refine emergency plans, leading to more adaptive response capabilities[4].
This systematic review investigates interventions to enhance healthcare workers' preparedness for public health emergencies. It identifies training programs, simulation exercises, and clear communication protocols as key interventions boosting knowledge, skills, and confidence. The review stresses ongoing education and support to ensure healthcare systems effectively respond to emerging threats, protecting providers and communities[5].
This systematic review analyzes COVID-19's profound impact on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) globally. It details challenges like increased call volumes, resource strain, and workforce shortages. The article highlights EMS adaptive strategies, including new infection control protocols and telehealth integration, offering insights for future pandemic preparedness and response[6].
This systematic review explores blockchain technology applications in disaster management and emergency response. Blockchain's immutability, transparency, and decentralization can enhance supply chain logistics, secure data sharing, and facilitate financial aid. The review discusses current limitations and future potential for integrating blockchain into humanitarian operations, suggesting more efficient relief efforts[7].
This systematic review delves into leadership's crucial role in disaster management, identifying key characteristics for effective emergency response. It highlights communication, decision-making under pressure, adaptability, and fostering collaboration. Strong leadership builds trust, motivates teams, and maintains morale during stressful, uncertain situations[8].
This systematic review examines Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing in disaster management. These tools are instrumental in hazard mapping, vulnerability assessment, real-time damage assessment, and optimizing emergency resource deployment. The review emphasizes their capacity to provide critical spatial insights, improving efficiency and effectiveness of preparedness, response, and recovery[9].
This systematic review focuses on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions in emergency settings. It highlights the critical need for timely, culturally sensitive MHPSS programs to address disasters' psychological impact. Effective interventions, from psychological first aid to community-based support groups, are identified, stressing integrated approaches for resilience and long-term recovery[10].
Modern disaster management increasingly integrates advanced technologies to enhance preparedness and response. Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, for example, offer comprehensive solutions from risk assessment and early warning to response logistics and post-disaster recovery. AI can significantly enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve predictive capabilities, although addressing data quality and ethical implications remains crucial for practical implementation [1]. Similarly, blockchain technology holds immense promise for disaster and emergency response. Its inherent properties like immutability, transparency, and decentralization can improve supply chain logistics, secure data sharing, facilitate financial aid distribution, and enhance identity management during crises. While current limitations exist, blockchain offers potential for more efficient and trustworthy humanitarian operations [7]. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies are also instrumental, providing critical spatial insights for various phases of disaster management. These tools aid in hazard mapping, vulnerability assessment, real-time damage assessment, and optimizing the deployment of emergency resources, thereby improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations [9].
Building resilient communities is fundamental to effective disaster management. Interventions aimed at strengthening community capacity emphasize participatory approaches, robust early warning systems, and integrated planning that considers social, economic, institutional, and environmental dimensions. Such strategies are vital for communities to withstand and recover from various hazards [2]. Enhancing preparedness across sectors is also critical, and emergency drills and simulations serve as crucial tools. Well-designed and regularly conducted exercises significantly improve response times, decision-making skills, and inter-agency coordination. The importance of realistic scenarios, debriefings, and continuous learning is highlighted for refining emergency plans and developing adaptive response capabilities [4]. Healthcare workers' preparedness for public health emergencies is another key area. Interventions like training programs, simulation exercises, and clear communication protocols are effective in boosting knowledge, skills, and confidence among healthcare personnel, ensuring systems can effectively respond to emerging threats and protect both providers and the wider community [5].
Operational responses in emergencies are greatly influenced by communication tools and leadership. Social media platforms, while vital for disseminating urgent information and coordinating volunteer efforts, also pose challenges with misinformation and data overload. Integrating social media into official emergency protocols requires improved strategies to leverage its benefits while mitigating risks [3]. Effective leadership is paramount in disaster management, characterized by strong communication, decisive action under pressure, adaptability, and the ability to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Leaders play a crucial role in building trust, motivating teams, and maintaining morale during highly stressful situations [8]. The impact of global health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) further reveals the need for adaptive strategies. The pandemic brought challenges like increased call volumes, resource strain, and workforce shortages, yet also spurred innovations in infection control, telehealth integration, and deployment models, offering valuable lessons for future pandemic preparedness [6].
Addressing the psychological and social impact of disasters is a critical component of humanitarian response. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions are essential in emergency settings, focusing on timely and culturally sensitive programs for affected populations. Effective interventions, ranging from psychological first aid to community-based support groups, underscore that integrated approaches are key for promoting resilience and facilitating long-term recovery in humanitarian crises [10].
Recent systematic reviews highlight the complex and evolving landscape of disaster management and emergency response. Key themes include the integration of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) for risk assessment, early warning systems, and optimized resource allocation, alongside blockchain for secure data sharing and financial aid distribution. These innovations aim to enhance predictive capabilities and efficiency in humanitarian operations. Community resilience stands out as a fundamental aspect, emphasizing the importance of participatory approaches, integrated planning, and robust early warning systems that consider social, economic, and environmental factors to strengthen local capacity. Operational readiness is significantly improved through effective emergency drills and simulations, which hone response times, decision-making, and inter-agency coordination. The human element is also critical, with studies focusing on the importance of strong leadership, adaptability, and communication under pressure, as well as the preparedness of healthcare workers through targeted training and clear protocols. The profound impact of global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic on Emergency Medical Services (EMS), underscores the need for adaptive strategies. Moreover, the dual role of social media as a communication tool and a source of misinformation, and the essential provision of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergency settings, demonstrate the comprehensive and holistic strategies required to build resilient communities and manage crises effectively.
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