Finding reliable disaster information online – Good Things Foundation

Finding Reliable Information Online during a Disaster

Florencia Calderon — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:57:19 +0000

This session provides learners with insight into useful and reliable websites for gathering information during disasters. It covers topics such as browsing the internet, understanding different sources of information, accessing online learning portals, and recognizing fake news. Learners will leave feeling more confident in accessing accurate and reliable information during challenging times.

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Using Apps to monitor disasters

Florencia Calderon — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:57:18 +0000

In this session, learners will gain practical skills to use government-produced emergency services apps to monitor disasters in their state. They will learn how to find, download, and use these apps, as well as understand the importance of not solely relying on them for information during a crisis. The session also emphasizes the need for alternative communication channels and offers suggested…

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Using Facebook for Disaster Updates

Florencia Calderon — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:41:24 +0000

This session will help learners understand the benefits and challenges of using social media during a disaster. They will learn how to access reliable information from official sources on social media, mark themselves as safe using Facebook’s Crisis Response feature, and discuss the use of social media for both sharing and retrieving information during crises. Learners will also have the…

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Online Resources for Reliable Disaster Information

GTFcass — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:41:17 +0000

This resource provides a comprehensive list of online platforms such as government websites, official apps, and social media accounts for accessing disaster information. It also includes additional helpful resources like Google Maps for evacuation planning, weather websites for forecasts, and apps like My Fire Plan and Emergency Plus for specific emergency situations.

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