How is social media helping with disasters?

After reading the following articles: 

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/04/6-ways-social-media-is-changing-the-world/

https://amp.theguardian.com/media/2018/feb/06/digital-media-can-enhance-family-life-says-lse-study?__twitter_impression=true

doing the idea bracket (8 teams single Elimination) and the discussions. 

I have came up with the idea that Social Media can help respond to disasters. How? 

For example, Facebook’s Safety Check allows users in disaster zones to mark themselves as safe. This was very important during hurricane Irma and hurricane Harvey. And will be important for disasters in the future. Additionally, ‘digital humanitarians’ can log on online when a disaster occurs to help with technical problems, donate and sign up to volunteer for help. An example some people help is by the #PrayFor____. These digital humanitarians are very important in the world we live in today and can help create connections. Not only does social media help with disasters but with movements. 

I think this is quite relevant as many disasters have occurred. Since a lot of people currently in 2018 have social media, they do have the opportunity to help others and cause change. 

 

 I thought this picture ultimately sums up today’s reflection. As everything discussed was practically connected with supporting others and making connections.