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. Wikipedia was a popular resource and established as a citizen-driven information source. Citizen-Powered Response.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

"We're a community space; we're here for everyone, and our services and resources are free of charge." " Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We've compiled a list of organizations to which you can donate to support these efforts as well as some disaster recovery resources. Oxfam International's disaster relief teams are assessing the extent of the damage in the Philippines and deploying water and sanitation materials. Other Relief Resources.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

As you may have noticed, we've been writing tooklits and guides , conducting webinars , and blogging about different ways to plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies over the past couple of weeks. This is, in part, because September is National Preparedness Month.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. United Nations : The UN runs a?virtual

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

In short, we were caught in a hurricane of uncertainty. So, for the benefit of the entire industry looking to solve hunger across communities, cities, and nations, I present to you your guide for Foodbank Fundraising in 2021. It’s simple, non-invasive, and COVID/disaster response-friendly! But even storms can bring prosperity.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

In TechSoup's disaster planning and recovery guide , we recommend a 2x2x2 strategy for your mission-critical data, whether you're preparing for a hurricane or for a hacker. Microsoft has a mountain of great and easy-to-use resources available at their Safer Online site. Back Up Your Data Securely. Learn More.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

And we are bracing for yet another intense, potentially deadly hurricane season. We need your help to make sure we have the resources to stand up to Big Oil. That’s the reality on the ground, as communities on the Gulf Coast try to recover from another hurricane. Today is National Endangered Species Day. Devastation.

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VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Alternately, if you can foresee circumstances where you would want to support crisis calls, homeless intake, elderly services, disaster relief, and other family service programs (through your own offices or through partner agencies), then you are looking for a software solution that is designed to support multi-purpose, multi-partner use.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s all kinds of resources you can take a look at, watch videos to get a sense of what we’re all about. They do really, really good work for their clients, and they’ve also got a ton of free resources. So they got the whole nation covered, which is also cool. That’s what Bloomerang is.

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Care2

JANUARY 23, 2008

The prize is the only program in the country focused on promoting and encouraging the work of social innovators over 60, like: Wilma Melville , a 74-year-old, retired physical education teacher, who won $100,000 for creating The National Disaster Search Foundation. Her idea is now a reality.

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