Application Atlanta Disaster Organization 
Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 20, 2012
A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
As a result, these organizations can gain new connections with like-minded businesses and expand their networks. For example, if a business notices that many of its employees donate to the same cause, it can reach out to that organization and offer to sponsor their next fundraising event. Increased exposure. Higher employee engagement.
NTEN
JANUARY 27, 2010
Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.
NTEN
JANUARY 27, 2010
Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.
NTEN
MARCH 19, 2010
The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80.
NTEN
MARCH 19, 2010
The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80.
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