5 Facts that show how Social Media Helps during calamities

1. SPREADING INFORMATION

People nowadays rely on the news spreading on social media, not knowing if it’s the truth or not. But there are lots of social media networks that have reliable sources of information. Social media is very fast and useful for spreading information and news, especially when in times of calamities. The people immediately know what calamities will come to the country and prepare before it strikes. Here are some of the reliable sources of information on Facebook during calamities:

  • ABS-CBN News
  • GMA News
  • Philippine Star
  • PHIVOLCS

2. EASY TO ACCESS

Internet is everywhere, and so does social media. In just one click, you can access and gather the information that you need. During calamities, it is helpful for communication because it is easier and faster to communicate with the authorities. You can easily share and exchange information with a group of people coming from different places about what’s happening around them.



3. STRENGTHENING SOCIAL AWARENESS

Social media is very helpful for people to be aware of what is happening in the country or even around the world. It is important for them to know because maybe they have relatives that are victims of those calamities and check on their condition. By being aware of it, they can donate relief goods and other helpful items that can help them.



4. PROVING EMERGENCY HOTLINES

During emergencies, you can search hotlines on social media. It is easier to contact a nearby hospital, fire station, and other stations that you need for emergencies. An application like Google maps will know your location and by just searching stations for emergencies, it gives you the location and the hotline number.



5. UP-TO-MINUTE INFORMATION

With just one click on the search bar, you can get a lot of information in a second. During calamities, it is really helpful to have social media that provides information about the current situation that has access to different sites. It has information and guides to survive on a specific calamity.





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