Artificial Intelligence Use in Disasters Management

Volume 9, Issue 5, May – 2024 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
ISSN No:-2456-2165 https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1679
Artificial Intelligence Use in Disasters Management

Snehal Vinod Raut
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rajendra Gode Institute of Technology and Research, Amravati
Maharashtra, India
Abstract:- The growing in-stability of our environmental technology and innovation to minimise the impact of these
climate and the rising occurrence of natural disasters, disasters.
the contribution of AI in disaster management is not
only advantageous – it is indispensable. Artificial Artificial Intelligence (AI), with its power of
intelligence is extensively used in forecasting and capabilities, is arising as a potential tool in disaster
preparing for disasters conditions, as well as for alerting prevention and recovery. But before that we understand that
events, identifying resources and reducing damage after the nature of these disasters.
disaster. And its response to effectively in better and
more rapid preventive help in disasters management. The Natural disasters are broadly classified
The purpose of this paper is to identify the uses of into geological, meteorological, hydrological, and
artificial intelligence technologies in reducing the impact climatological phenomena. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
of disasters on the lives and to investigate the possibility, and tsunamis fall under geological disasters, while
recovery solutions by artificial intelligence technologies. meteorological disasters include hurricanes, tornadoes, and
That based on information and communication blizzards. Hydrological disasters involve floods and
technology and reducing the effects of disasters on lives landslides, and climatological disasters encompass droughts,
as well as on nature. Also, the paper includes the heatwaves, and wildfires.
advantages and challenges in AI. The AI application in
forecasting, mitigating, and responding to disasters has The human safety and well-being, environmental
brought significant changes. AI’s capacity to analyse conservation like habitat destruction, pollution, and
large volumes of data, identify trends, and generate ecosystem disruption and the social stability that all need
forecasts has been used to predict a range of natural ways of the disaster prevention.
disasters, including earthquakes and wildfires.
II. AI IN DISASTER PREVENTION
Keywords:- Artificial Intelligence, Disaster Management.
I. INTRODUCTION
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new branch of computer

science in which technology is used to enables computers
and machines to work with human intelligence and power of
problem-solving capabilities.
AI is used in the field of disaster management, where it

is important for minimising, predicting and managing of
disasters conditions from the forecasting of disaster events
and the development of hazard plans to detect events in real-
time and to make required decisions accurately.
Now, artificial intelligence technology has been widely

used in all the fields like education, agriculture, commerce,
entertainment and service industries, science, business etc...
and we can say that the golden era of artificial intelligence
has arrived.
On the other hand, our earth has natural disasters, like

hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, Fig.1 AI in Disaster Prevention
tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and droughts. Each of these
events can have devastating effects on communities and Artificial intelligence can play a significant role in
ecosystems. But we cannot completely control it or not disaster management and early warning systems.
giving any prediction about it. So, we can use the new
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In Data analysis the AI algorithms can analyse vast  Let’s Take a Closer Look at Some of the Benefits of AI
amounts of data from various sources, including satellite System in Disaster Management:
imagery, weather sensors, social media feeds, and historical
records. By identifying patterns and anomalies, AI can help Artificial intelligence algorithms play an important role
to forecast the disaster conditions and range of disasters in predicting potential natural catastrophes. These
such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes. algorithms can manipulate huge data, and identifying types
and trends that could indicate future of disaster.
In AI early warning systems can detect potential
disasters in real-time or even predict them before they occur. It also allows for the prompt evacuation of areas that
For example, AI algorithms can analyse seismic activity to are at risk, thereby potentially saving lives and reducing
provide early earthquake warnings or monitor weather property damage.
patterns to forecast storms and floods. These warnings
enable authorities to alert communities, evacuate residents,  AI for Accurate Weather Forecasting
and implement emergency response plans accurately. AI can enhance model of traditional weather
forecasting, which depends on complex mathematical
During a disaster, AI can optimize response efforts by operations to mimic atmospheric behaviour. In this case
analysing real-time data and coordinating resource machine learning techniques can identify patterns that
allocation. For example, AI-powered systems can route human forecasters might miss, by adding more resources. It
emergency vehicles more efficiently, identify areas where provides better response and making accurate predictions for
the actual help needed, and predict the spread of wildfires or natural disasters.
floods to deploy resources effectively. Equipment like
Drones used with AI algorithms can monitor forests for a  AI for Disaster Management Response and Recovery
reason of potential file sources, such as lightning strikes or During a natural disaster, AI-uses drones and robots,
campfires. AI can also analyse weather conditions to predict this is the latest technology used in disaster
the reason for spreading fires, informing firefighters for management. It can be used to identify damage, search for
emergency services. So that the firefighter gives their survivors, and deliver help to affected areas.
performance more effectively.
These autonomous systems can operate in
To give prediction about nature disaster the AI models hazardous environments that may be too dangerous for
can process data from rainfall gauges, river levels, and soil human responders, such as areas affected by radiation or
moisture sensors. It can give information that when and toxic chemicals.
where floods are likely to occur. Also, AI-driven flood
modelling system can help to design better infrastructure Additionally, AI can analyse data of the damage area,
and urban side planning to reduce flood risk condition and the needs of affected communities, and the availability of
damage. resources that help in optimizing resource allocation during
disaster management.
AI can assess the vulnerability of infrastructure,
buildings, and communities to various types of disasters. By  AI in Post-Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding
analysing factors such as building materials, terrain At the time of natural disaster, AI can help in long-term
elevation, and population density, AI algorithms can identify recovery and rebuilding works.
high-risk areas and prioritize mitigation efforts.
AI algorithms can help the most effective strategies for
III. ADVANTAGES OF AI IN DISASTER recover and rebuild infrastructure, restoring ecosystems, and
MANAGEMENT support to the affected lives by analysing data. This ensures
that recovery works are targeted and efficient, and thereby
As we look on AI advantages in disaster management minimizing the long-term reasons of natural disasters.
has become an indispensable asset, it helps as early warning
system as well as more important in the support of post-  Challenges Using AI
disaster recovery. When we use artificial intelligence in natural disaster
management, it has made significant strides in
AI can assist in post-disaster recovery efforts by managing natural disaster risk, its limitations have
analysing damage assessments, coordinating reconstruction hindered its regular application in real situation. So here are
efforts, and identifying areas in need of assistance. For some challenges of artificial intelligence in disaster
example, AI-powered drones can survey affected areas and management that need to be addressed:
assess infrastructure damage, helping authorities prioritize
repair and rebuilding efforts.  Data Collection and Handling
AI require the large amount of data for algorithm, also
it require the high- quality data to learn effectively. If the AI
get poor quality data or incomplete, inaccurate data, the
whole structure gives erroneous conclusions or biased
models. So, we can say that lack of data is become a biggest

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In disaster management human and machine
collaboration is most important. Ensuring the collaboration
of the human decision and AI system includes the
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 Problems of Infrastructure and Connectivity

As we know that the disasters can disrupt
communication networks and infrastructure, limiting access
to data and computational resources. And deploying AI
systems that can operate in low-resource or disconnected
environments and is very essential for maintaining
functionality during disasters.
 Operational Implementation Challenges

In case of user notification, the AI model presents
Operational implementation challenges.
According to end-user needs, AI model outputs need to

be translated and visualized.
In AI deep learning models, we often seen that the

black boxes that often arrive, and it is difficult to understand
how they arrive in any decision. And the large amount of
data makes it complex computation.
IV. CONCLUSION
We concluded that Artificial intelligence improving

early warning system, predictive analysis damage
assessment, place allocation, awareness, automated response
and preparedness activities. By harnessing the power of
artificial intelligence, we can improve the ability of future
prediction of disaster and prepare for it. Also, can respond to
disasters, and saving lives and minimizing the impact of
catastrophic events on lives of human as well as animals and
ecosystems.

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Volume 9, Issue 5, May – 2024 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

ISSN No:-2456-2165 https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1679

Artificial Intelligence Use in Disasters Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a new branch of computer

AI is used in the field of disaster management, where it

Now, artificial intelligence technology has been widely

On the other hand, our earth has natural disasters, like

IJISRT24MAY1679 www.ijisrt.com 2928

IJISRT24MAY1679 www.ijisrt.com 2929

challenge. It can significantly impact on the performance of REFERENCES

 Problems of Infrastructure and Connectivity

 Operational Implementation Challenges

According to end-user needs, AI model outputs need to

In AI deep learning models, we often seen that the

We concluded that Artificial intelligence improving

IJISRT24MAY1679 www.ijisrt.com 2930

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