Text Messages Aren’t Enough When Natural Disasters Strike

Just in time for Hurricane Irene’s arrival, a new survey from the Red Cross claims that social media is increasingly being used by Americans seeking information on natural disasters. A reliance on social media and text messages during emergencies has hidden dangers. When a major earthquake struck the east coast on Tuesday, residents were taken aback.

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Text Messages Aren’t Enough When Natural Disasters Strike