Technology plays a multidimensional role in augmenting the disaster management apparatus of the country. Discuss. Also, bring out the measures needed to enhance the usage of such technologies in managing disasters.

Technology have multidimensional impact on entire disaster management cycle and sendai framework had guided the enhancement of technology in augmenting disaster management. Multidimensional role of technology: (1) Early warning enhancement & Satellite image of cyclone (2) Mitigation measures by Disaster resilience infrastructure (3) Communication & fast response during disasters by Social media to transmit messages; 5G for last mile connectivity (4) Vulnerability mapping for any particular area by Flows app - predict Mumbai flooding (5) Effective rehabilitation and resettlement

By GIS and GPS can be used to identify safe places. Measures to enhance usage: (1) Training of bureaucracy to be able to use advanced technology (2) Adoption of latest technology by NPRF and SDRF (3) Subsidized availability of latest technology (4) Last mile coverage of all the available technologies (5) Skill development of Apoda Mitros to be able to use needed latest technology. Penetration of technology to all stages of disaster management is necessary in order to effectively use them