Abstract
The frequency of natural disasters has increased within the last decade. Although efforts are taken to limit the impact of a disaster, it is often the following 72 hours that is critical. That is the window in which first responders can save the most number of lives. Communication networks are imperative for alerting, locating victims and coordinating relief efforts. Providing accurate and timely information to the general public helps contain the chaos. This requires the reliable flow of information between different entities dealing with relief and recovery efforts and highlights the importance of access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) before, during and after a disaster.The objective of this paper is to provide an understanding of electronically mediated activities and the need for creating resilient networks. It also provides technical and policy recommendations after discussing good practices followed by selected countries.
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