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Disaster Relief

Disaster relief can be organised through social media services quickly and tailored to meet need - as was proven dramatically in Haiti following the earthquake when normal communication channels failed. But media also play an important role in preventing catastrophes. They can help people prepare for disasters and serve as a rapid early warning system.

Articles

D. Asendorpf / Ch. Kamlage

Disaster Reporting

E.-M. Verfürth

Help Is Coming via Twitter

D. Stauffacher / B. Weekes / S. Hattotuwa

Crisis Management: Understanding the Real Impact of ICTs...