Disaster Risk Management and Fire Safety
Vol. 35 No. 05 (2020): Proceedings of the Faculty of Technical Sciences
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO DISASTERS
Abstract
This paper reviews the role of social networks in effective communication during an emergency. Different social media tools will be analized in order to find out how can they be utilized to provide better communication with the public in emergencies and how to enhance preparedness and response to disaster, reduce casualties and damages.
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