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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once. Thinking big on climate change There is good news.

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Marshall Fire: Boulder County

VisionLink

We are of course reaching out to local authorities to offer support. Today, as with the first day after any other disaster, people are in shock. Good people always step forward when disasters strike. Over the weeks and months ahead, the person-to-person connections will define the success of Boulder County's recovery.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

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?

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iPhone App for Disaster Shelters

VisionLink

VisionLink has launched a Shelter View iPhone App now available in the Apple iTunes store, providing information about disaster shelters across the United States. The application provides links to donate, or to view up to date disaster information from the Red Cross Newsroom website. Download it now. Stay tuned!

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2-1-1 Disaster Shelter Resources

VisionLink

Then consider connecting to the National Shelter System to have information about disaster shelters at your finger tips, and for those you serve. Simply send us a copy of the executed authorization forms from the Red Cross, and we will turn on the feed for you. Operating a 2-1-1 call center? Information and Referral?

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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The Power of the Crowd: A New Frontier in Disaster Response

Tech Soup

In times of disaster, social media can provide an on-the-ground view of what's happening, who needs help, and where they're located. The authors come from varying sectors, including NGOs, government agencies, academia, and business. More on Technology and Disaster Relief. Image: aboyandhisbike.