How technology changed crisis response

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How technology changed crisis response

ON February 14, a fire broke out at Cogon Public Market. As flames engulfed parts of the area, responders rushed to put out the fire. A crowd gathered, but instead of calling for help or assisting firefighters, many were recording videos. Phones were raised, cameras were rolling, and people were more focused on capturing the moment than responding to it. Before the digital age, emergencies like this would have unfolded differently. The first ins…