Twitter can be used for crisis communication after disasters. Social media data can be linked with satellite imagery for disaster monitoring. Remote sensing helps assess building damage after earthquakes. AI can detect traffic incidents using logistic regression and wavelet transformation
USAR involves locating and extricating victims trapped in urban areas. Can be caused by natural disasters, war, terrorism, accidents, mines, or collapsed trenches. Teams typically consist of 140+ trained members and 70 positions
Stay calm and focus on safety, water, shelter, and food. Check for physical safety and wildlife presence. Human body can survive 2 weeks without food, 3-4 days without water
IAMSAR Manual amendments approved by ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group. Amendments become applicable on July 1, 2019. SAR services continue under Geneva Conventions during armed conflict. Coastal rescue craft and installations receive protection under Geneva Convention
Frostbite is skin and tissue freezing injury. Early stage (frostnip) causes cold feeling and numbness. Most common on fingers, toes, ears, cheeks and nose
Savannah Storm is an annual IAFD exercise simulating major disaster scenarios. Exercise takes place in Savannah, Georgia, including airport and downtown. Aims to evaluate emergency response plans and improve coordination