Step 1: Use any social media platform (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube) to examine a
post or video addressing a natural or human-made disaster within the last month.
You may use the course Twitter account in the Week 1 lesson. You will need a Twitter account
to view the feed.
Step 2: Answer all discussion prompts below with explanations and details. No scholarly sources
are required.
Paragraph one: Describe the selected post or video addressing a recent natural disaster. Identify
the social media platform, type of disaster, location, and if it was posted by an individual or
organization. Describe the tone of the message in addressing the disaster.
Paragraph two: Identify the phase of the disaster management cycle the post or video
addresses. Explain if the social media post or video helps or hinders the disaster management
response. Explain how social media platforms can be effectively leveraged to maximize the
impact of humanitarian responses.
Paragraph three: In what ways does social media enable community/public health nurses
(C/PHNs) and organizations to mobilize resources and coordinate relief efforts during and after
disasters? What challenges may arise in ensuring the reliability of shared information?
Answer:
Paragraph One: Description of the Post or Video
I selected a post from Twitter addressing the recent wildfires in California. The post was made
by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), an organization. The
tone of the message was informative and urgent, providing updates on the fire's status,
evacuation orders, and safety precautions.
Paragraph Two: Disaster Management Cycle Phase and Social Media Impact
The post addresses the response phase of the disaster management cycle, as it provides real-time
updates and instructions for affected communities. The social media post aids the disaster
management response by disseminating critical information quickly and widely. Social media
platforms can be effectively leveraged to maximize the impact of humanitarian responses by:
Providing real-time updates and instructions
Facilitating communication between affected individuals and relief organizations
Raising awareness and funds for relief efforts
Paragraph Three: Role of Social Media in Resource Mobilization and Coordination
Social media enables community/public health nurses (C/PHNs) and organizations to mobilize
resources and coordinate relief efforts during and after disasters in several ways:
Information dissemination: Social media can be used to share important information about
available resources and services.
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