Source
Use of social media as an immediate response in a disaster situation
30.09.2018
In an emergency situation it appears that the use of social media usage is not the preferred immediate response. Only 2% responded they would use social media to inform family/friends, submit information to authorities or gather more information for themselves as their first priority.
Applicable to:
Cultural Factors: Attitudes toward the media, Attitudes toward authorities, Communication
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Media, Local authorities
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