Challenges Facing Emergency Management in the Future

Albert N. Clark, ASXResearch.org | Nov 2023 | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15712502

Emergency management is entering an era defined by compounding threats, intensified by climate change, cyber warfare, and increasingly unpredictable disaster patterns. This paper critically examines the future of emergency management by analyzing emerging vulnerabilities and identifying the structural reforms needed to address them. It explores the rising frequency of high-impact weather events, the growing dependence on interconnected digital systems vulnerable to cyberattack, and the shifting expectations of leadership in high-stakes environments. Drawing from recent crises such as Hurricane Ian and global cybersecurity assessments, the study highlights the urgent necessity of integrating advanced technologies—like AI, big data, and real-time communication platforms—while reinforcing foundational human factors including training, coordination, and trust. Ultimately, the paper argues that a future-proof emergency management system must be adaptive, cross-disciplinary, and committed to continuous learning to mitigate risks and build resilient societies capable of absorbing and recovering from complex disruptions.

Citation (APA 7)

Clark, A. N. (2023, Nov. 12). Creating challenges facing emergency management in the future [Scholarly report]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15712502