Disaster mitigation management using geofencing in Indonesia

Abstract

Disaster mitigation is defined as activities to reduce the loss of life and assets. The information technology (IT) grows rapidly and brings benefits and values to human such as automating processes, gaining efficiency and effectivity, helping human in solving problems, and taking decision. In this research, we propose the used of IT such as mobile technology, geofencing technique, and also communication technology such as the concept of smartphone ad hoc networks (SPANs), and Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) Protocol to ensure the information about disaster mitigation in the disaster-prone area spread widely. This finding aims to enhance local community and tourists awareness, spread the whole information about disaster mitigation, and help the government to evaluate, direct, and monitor the disaster mitigation, and accommodate less delayed communication while the disaster occurs.