RHEA MHE VILLANUEVA ANNECDOTE

   

     social media during disaster provides up to the minute new information road closure updates, evacuation routes designated help areas, shelter locations, and more. the media assists in the management of disasters by educating the public about disaster warning of hazards gathering and transmitting information about affected areas alerting government officials relief organizations and the public to specific needs and facilitating discussions about disaster preparedness.

        social media has provides valuable information to those in disaster areas  during calamity. some sites played an important part in helping to connect displaced families. it also drives awareness to those outside areas, social workers to generate volunteers and donors. Social media allows the spread of vital information regarding crises and emergencies. thus, emergency management system can benefit from social media because they can be used to inform the public to take the appropriate precautions. however, social media is riddled with irrelevant information.