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The floods across Victoria have highlighted the need to get the message out quickly and to the right people in times of disaster. That’s where social media is becoming increasingly important. A recent US study by the Red Cross showed people are increasingly turning to Twitter and Facebook when disaster strikes.

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Thursday, September 9 2010
Produced By Richard Evans
Featured in storyDorothy Zoleta Nantes (convenor in natural hazards at the Australian National University)Guy Sigley (manager corporate communciations at the Country Fire Authority, Victoria) Adelaide resident and disaster management expert Ross Pagram
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