Using AI and IoT for disaster management

In countries around the world, natural disasters have been much in the news. If you had a hunch such calamities were increasing, you're right. In 2017, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires cost $306 billion worldwide, nearly double 2016's losses of $188 billion. Natural disasters caused by climate change, extreme weather, and aging and poorly designed infrastructure, among other risks, represent a significant risk to human life and communities. Globally, $94 trillion in new investment is needed to keep pace with population growth, with a large portion of that going toward repair of the built environment.