Create a blog post about how social media has helped families, social workers, and the government in gathering information during calamities. Differentiate it from the past where information is only provided by the mainstream media (tv, radio, and print)

Social media is one of the most widely used tools nowadays for connecting with people globally. A computer with advanced technology that allows for word updates to provide vital informational details in order to collaborate and communicate with individuals around the world, social media is crucial. It aided governments, social workers, and families in sorting out information during disasters. During disasters, social media has a significant impact on disaster response. Every family may readily contact their relatives who are located elsewhere thanks to social media, especially during emergencies. While it can be a tool for social workers to inform people during disasters, social media, in particular, can be used by our government to communicate information.

We can't deny how useful social media is these days. Social media refers to any website and apps that enable individuals to share, connect, and engage with one another. This statement is particularly accurate during natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons. By providing a platform that enables families who are stranded in their areas to call for help easily, it effectively assists families, social workers, and the government in gathering information. Social workers will also be able to respond more quickly once they are aware of the current situation in an affected area. In the case of the government, social media instantly makes information and the voice of the government available. In order for the government and its agencies to act, collaborate, and deliver assistance as fast as they can, individuals calling out for help must be able to reach them.

 When comparing social media to traditional media (TV, radio, and print), the former is undeniably more efficient because people can quickly post or create discussions with just a few taps and clicks as long as they have an internet connection; the same goes for online forms of media and news broadcasting companies; they can provide updates immediately. Meanwhile, despite the latter being much slower in information delivery, it has the formidable advantage of handing out more accurate and reliable news considering that they observe credibility in order to gain people’s trust. Another aspect is that in social media, people can comment, they can mention other people to share information, or they can add additional news that is timely, while in TV, radio, and print, there is only one-way communication and people cannot express any thoughts or comments in case of further questions.