**1. Introduction**

In early February 2023, a series of devastating earthquakes struck southeast Turkey and northern and western Syria, causing unprecedented devastation [1, 2]. Relief efforts were still underway at the time of this research, and official registries indicated that the quakes killed over 50,000 people and injured at least another 100,000 [3]. As one of the worst disasters of the century, relief efforts relied heavily on digital and emerging technologies such as open-source websites, while artificial intelligence, social media, and blockchain technology significantly aided relief efforts. Social media has been used to share vital information and organize aid, with trapped individuals tweeting messages with their location. Unfortunately, some people resorted to communicating their final words to their loved ones, especially when the quake-hit region experienced sub-zero temperatures, resulting in hypothermia among survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Both technological and traditional methods of assistance were used in front-line relief efforts. Disaster management has become increasingly reliant on technology, including disaster response, assessment,

and management. Additional apps are likely to be developed as specific needs arise, and blockchain technology will aid in the distribution of monetary aid. AI-powered chatbots can quickly and accurately answer people's questions about relief efforts and assistance programs, and AI could be used to monitor earthquake-prone areas and predict future incidents. The metaverse will be used to simulate earthquakes and train people how to respond to them. Technology is increasingly playing a role in disaster relief efforts, accelerating and amplifying rescue and humanitarian relief efforts and, as a result, saving lives. Technology can help communities become more resilient to future disasters by allowing aid organizations and agencies to invest in, test, and scale up solutions, ensuring that those in charge of relief efforts are better prepared to deal with future disasters. Technology has proven to improve survival chances in a world where natural disasters are all too common. The author dedicates this research to earthquake victims in order to spark a discussion about how to better prepare for future similar relief efforts.

The devastating double earthquake that struck the Kahramanmaraş region on February 6, 2023, exemplifies how technology is increasingly assisting in short-, medium-, and long-term relief efforts in disaster-affected areas. The level of devastation caused by the two earthquakes, which registered 7.8 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, is difficult to comprehend. It is estimated that 10 provinces will be affected, with the destruction spanning more than 50,000 square kilometers. The World Health Organization declared it the worst disaster to strike its 53-country Europe region in a century on February 15. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, referred to the event as an "*epic natural disaster*" as he issued the first of two urgent appeals for those affected.

The chapter is organized with a review of currently used technologies followed by a discussion of potential technologies that could be used. The conclusion includes final remarks and a summary.
