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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill? " Macon Phillips, special assistant to the President and director of new media for the White House, was a volunteer during Hurricane Katrina. One person can post a message. Now they have the tools.

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Upcoming Nonprofits Live: DIY Blogging

Tech Soup

Here at TechSoup, we’re big on empowering nonprofits and libraries to make smart do-it-yourself technology choices since we know time, staff, and money are all limited resources. This month, we're examining the landscape of DIY blogging.