Fire, Wind and Water: Social Networks in Natural Disasters
Fire, Wind and Water: Social Networks in Natural Disasters
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DOI：
10.4018/jcit.2011040105
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发表时间：
2011-04-01
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1
通讯作者：
Freeman, Mark
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作者：
Freeman, Mark
本案例探讨了在自然灾害期间，越来越多地采用社交网络技术（SNT），特别是微博，用于应急管理实践的问题。它讨论了这些技术以及它们如何成为受自然灾害影响的地理区域公民信息传输的一个组成部分。本案例介绍了2009年至2011年澳大利亚自然灾害期间和之后如何使用SNT的进展情况;这些事件被用作本文的“组织”。在自然灾害期间，准确和及时的信息对于向公民提供关于他们是否应该留在或离开一个地区的详细信息至关重要。传统上，信息是通过电视和无线电广播提供的;然而，这些类型的通信是单向的，只允许向公民推送信息。媒体和应急组织正在使用SNTs向公民提供信息。这些技术的方法是动态的，允许所有参与方共享知识。
This case examines the issue of increasing adoption of Social Networking Technologies (SNTs), particularly microblogging, for emergency management practices during natural disasters. It discusses the technologies and how they are an integral part of information transfer for citizens in the geographic region affected by the natural disaster. This case presents the progression of how SNTs have been used during and in the aftermath of natural disasters in Australia between 2009 and 2011; these events are used as 'organization' for the paper. Accurate and timely information during natural disasters is essential in providing citizens with details about whether they should stay or leave an area. Traditionally, information was provided through television and radio broadcasts; however, these types of communications were one-way and only allowed for the push of information to citizens. SNTs are being used by the media and emergency organizations to provide information to citizens. These technologies are dynamic in their approach, allowing for knowledge sharing of all parties involved.