Role of New Media in Natural Disasters

Abstract

“The timely, accurate and sensitive communications in the face of natural hazards are demonstrated, costeffective means of saving lives, reducing property damage, and increasing public understanding. Such communications can educate, warn, inform and empower people to take practical steps to protect themselves from
natural hazards.” – Observation of World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction and the Roundtable
on the Media, Scientific Information and Disasters