The present document presents an overview of concepts@ systems and initiatives related to the use of space resources in the context of disaster management@ including: ? An introduction to the field of disaster management and the relation with Information and Communication Technology. ? The role of space technology in disaster management. ? The requirements of telecommunication systems deployed for disaster management. ? A list of typical space resources used@ covering earth observation@ satellite navigation and satellite communications. ? A list of initiatives in the field of emergency communications@ including standardization activities. The present document does not cover extensively any given technology through e.g. project descriptions or equipment characteristics as it is meant as an overview document.