The Social Media is a virtual,where people helped in discerning info during calamities.Through social media it gives full information not only sharing thoughts but awareness as well.Social media are significant of the families,social workers,government and the whole community in raising the public awareness on the possible hazards and also their possible impacts in our community.Social media takes responsibility to ensure the better understanding of the hazards caused by the calamities.In other words,social media helps to disseminate information during the calamities and other social issues.
In the past our ancestors use the media such as tv,radio and print.Because on their period social media does not exist .Although it is exist but not all of them can afford because of the crisis.Our grandparent uses media like radio and tv but not all the time because of the short of current.It is very difficult for them to gathered information especially when there is a calamities.Unlike nowadays we are easily to hear information with the help of social media.
INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND INFORMING EVERYONE:
Everyone helped in keeping tabs. Reports, such as repacking the relief goods from Indonesia with a government bag or with the politicians’ seal on it, were plastered all over the internet.
EMPOWERING AND STRESS DEBRIEFING FOR SURVIVORS:
The affected individuals were empowered because they feel that in their own way, they were able to take control of the situation they were in.
NOTIFYING THE AUTHORITIES FOR HELP:
Since the recent disasters affected huge areas and there were only a few people with minimal technical assistance during the first few days, social media filled in the information gaps.
ORGANIZING RELIEF OPERATIONS:
The best way to get information about needed assistance like C130 flights, medical help, and where to give and receive relief goods was through social media.
COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES:
Within 24 hours after a disaster happened, people start tagging and posting the names and pictures of missing loved ones. It was an online sounding board to keep everyone updated whether their families, relatives, or friends had survived or not.
The families of Filipinos who are living abroad used social media to communicate their love one’s , if they are okay. Social media is a gift of modern time that is a big help if it is properly use.
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