Info4Disasters

Virtual emergency and disaster relief information has become abundant and accessible via the internet and smart phone technology over the past several years. Using common social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, phone apps, texting, and blogs allow people from anywhere in the world to assist individuals and communities during natural disasters... and man-made crises. Additionally, other social media and virtual endeavors are created in various formats: software tools; online platforms; mobile applications; educational posts; podcasts and YouTube channels. This expansive digital technology is used by existing organizations and NGOs, new start-ups, government-based initiatives, nonprofits, independent virtual initiatives, and storefronts. Info4disasters is a collective, made up of individuals and groups in place around the world, whose mission is to connect international and local relief agencies and real-time information to the people and places in a disaster situation, whether as a responder or a victim. We are dedicated to gathering, organizing, and providing public access to life-saving information and resources. We provide: Access to Emergency Responder tools, initiatives, and response activation; and Development and implementation of special projects. Info4disasters was first established by a team of seasoned online and boots-on the-ground responders in January 2011, with a launch of Info4disasters.org in August 2011 Our work, although based in the Info4disasters.org website, expands into many international projects. Info4disasters currently manages two program initiatives : Global Community of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). When a disaster happens somewhere in the world, the EOC is a place to gather information related to the disaster, relief efforts, real-time information. Each disaster has its own EOC, created & managed independently by individuals who are working or affected by that particular event. Our Global Community of EOCs is a safe environment for individuals and/or groups to develop ...Read More