I know, I know…it’s a wild argument. But according to this article from InventorSpot.com, using social networking tools like Facebook, iPhone apps, and Twitter for disaster preparedness and relief just may become as ordinary as the nightly weather forecast!

 

Using Hurricane Katrina as a baseline example, the article demonstrates how social media has provided a new outlet of communication–lacking four years ago- that potentially could have and will be instrumental in preventing disaster related devastation. In other words if we can harness the power of these tools and point them in a new direction, we can communicate our life-saving messages of preparedness and safety to all new audiences.

 

Check out the full article to see their top 10 social media methods that will help beat this hurricane season. And let us know…What other social media sites and tools are you using that can help keep people safe and well?

We at the St. Louis Area Chapter use a few social networking devices to keep you informed…follow us on Twitter! And as this hurricane season strolls into town, make sure you have the latest info by visitng the American Red Cross' version of a social media news-site, the Disaster Online Newsroom.