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From Sensors to Action: Human-Centred Approaches to Communicating Earthquake and Flash-Flood Warnings

Title
From Sensors to Action: Human-Centred Approaches to Communicating Earthquake and Flash-Flood Warnings
Creator
Singha, Ranjit; Singha, Surjit; Mookambigai, G.; Ruben, V. Muthu; Haokip, Alphonsa Diana
Description
Multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) are critical instruments for reducing disaster-related losses in an era marked by intensifying seismic and hydrometeorological risks. Despite advances in sensor technologies and predictive analytics, the effectiveness of early warning systems depends largely on how warnings are communicated, interpreted, and acted upon by diverse populations. This chapter examines the transition from sensor-based detection to actionable public response, focusing on emerging technologies and human-centred dissemination strategies for earthquake and flash-flood warnings. Integrating perspectives from disaster risk reduction, communication theory, and socio-technical systems, the chapter highlights gaps between technological capability and social uptake. It proposes an integrative framework that aligns real-time sensing, decision support, and inclusive communication to strengthen resilience across vulnerable communities. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Source
Building Resilience through Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems;pp.367-403
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Singha R., Christ University, India; Singha S., Kristu Jayanti University, India; Mookambigai G., Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India; Ruben V.M., Christ University, India; Haokip A.D., Don Bosco College, Maram, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833737347-8; 979-833737345-4;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Singha, Ranjit; Singha, Surjit; Mookambigai, G.; Ruben, V. Muthu; Haokip, Alphonsa Diana, “From Sensors to Action: Human-Centred Approaches to Communicating Earthquake and Flash-Flood Warnings,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 21, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24907.

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