Social media should play greater role in disaster communication
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 12:00
in Psychology & Sociology
When Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines in 2013, thousands of people were killed, in part because they didn't know it was coming or didn't know how to protect themselves. Would an increased use of social media have made a difference? While that question remains open, it is clear that social media should play a larger role in emergency preparedness, says an expert who studies the issue.