Wireless Networks Disaster Management

Disaster management and public safety communication rely on decentralized wireless networks, including device-to-device (D2D) relaying, wireless sensor networks, and ad hoc networks, to maintain connectivity when infrastructure is unavailable or overwhelmed. The dominant methods include opportunistic and multihop routing, context-aware networking, and secure sensor architectures tailored for emergency scenarios. A recurring focus is enabling reliable, resilient communication among first responders and affected populations during crises such as natural disasters and crowd emergencies.