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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others.

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3 Ways to Engage Community to Drive Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Climate change is a global, systemic crisis and there are many points of entry.”. Rather than having experts present on why energy efficiency would be good for the community and the environment, they held a series of open houses to allow neighbors to talk to each other. says Jones. Principle 3: Design for Reuse.