SMART CITIES AND DISASTER PREVENTION: TURNING DATA INTO RESILIENT STRATEGIES

Abstract

Accelerated urbanization and climate change intensify the challenges faced by contemporary cities, especially in relation to climate disasters. This article analyzes, through a literature review, how digital technologies, including big data, sensors, and artificial intelligence, can transform risk management into resilient strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters. The study presents recent advances and gaps in the literature, discussing technological approaches that facilitate the construction of smart and prepared cities. The results highlight the importance of real-time data, integrated technological infrastructure, and community awareness as pillars of urban resilience.