The idea of 'citizen as sensors' has gradually become a reality over the past decade. Today,
Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) from citizens is highly involved in acquiring …

During the crisis of Coronavirus pandemic, social media, like Twitter, have been the
platforms on which people have been able to share their opinions and obtain information …

The end goal of technological advancement used in crisis response and recovery is to
prevent, reduce or mitigate the impact of a crisis, thereby enhancing sustainable recovery …

Emergency events require early detection, quick response, and accurate recovery. In the era
of big data, social media users can be seen as social sensors to monitor real-time …

This chapter highlights the key challenges of our ongoing project in developing an
information technology solution for emergency response and management in smart cities …

Disasters and crises are inevitable in this world. In the aftermath of a disaster, a society's
overall growth, resources, and economy are greatly affected as they cause damages from …

Extreme weather events are expected to increase in frequency and intensity due to global
warming. During disaster events, up-to-date relevant information is crucial for early detection …

Medical facilities are an important part of urban public facilities and a vital pillar for the
survival of citizens at critical times. During the rapid spread of coronavirus disease (COVID …

Social media data such as tweets have been seen as a convenient source of information to
enhance situational awareness, and to assist local governments in decision making and …

Crop data is available from the Rwanda Agricultural Board (RDB) and the National Institute
of Statistics in Rwanda (NISR). Weather data is available from the Rwanda Meteorology …