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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks. Direct Content. Indirect Content. Why Social Media?

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A few examples - TwestivalDC , BostonTwestival , SFTwestival , and so many more. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. It's called Why Congo Matters. The NY Chapter of the Red Cross offers Ten Tips in this YouTube Video.

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