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Why the Frankenstorm is no laughing matter

Posted October 26, 2012 by Global Administrator

Red Cross societies in several Caribbean countries are now assessing damage caused by deadly Hurricane Sandy that swept through the region over the past couple of days and is now making its way towards the U.S. East Coast. The International Feder...

Tech Talk: Crisis communications in Trillium Resolve exercise

Posted October 22, 2012 by Global Administrator

Last week, the Canadian Red Cross participated in a disaster response exercise called Trillium Resolve in order to test and improve Ontario's emergency response programs. The Red Cross participated in the exercise by opening shelters and assisting "v...

Discussions about social media and emergency response survey results

Posted October 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

Last week we released the results of a survey on the use of social media in emergencies. The survey showed that 63% of Canadians think emergency services such as fire and police should be prepared to respond to a call for help posted on a social ...

Tech Talk: How Toronto Police are using social media

Posted October 16, 2012 by Global Administrator

Social media can play an important role in responding to emergency situations by allowing for timely communication of important facts and information. The Toronto Police Service recognizes the importance of being active on social platforms and has ...

Tech Talk: Using online mapping tools to improve emergency response

Posted October 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

There are many possibilities provided by online mapping tools in advancing emergency response. An online map can allow community members to upload geo-tagged information to alert other community members or emergency officials to a problem or situat...

Tech Talk: How the mayor of Iqaluit uses social media to dispel rumours

Posted October 10, 2012 by Global Administrator

In an emergency, rumours and misinformation can make the difference between an informed public and a panicked one. Madeleine Redfern, the mayor of Iqaluit, uses social media to ensure her community has the correct information they need in emergency...

Tech Talk: Canadian survey on social media in emergencies

Posted October 09, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Canadian Red Cross commissioned Ipsos Reid to conduct a survey to find out what Canadians think about social media use in emergencies. We’re eager to share the results, as it’s the first survey of its kind in Canada and it can help us better unde...

Tech Talk: American Red Cross release Earthquake app

Posted September 27, 2012 by Global Administrator

The American Red Cross have released another mobile application to help Americans #beready for a disaster. The Earthquake app helps users prepare their family and home for earthquakes including how to prepare an emergency kit and what to do during ...

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