University of Waterloo - The Wildfire Paradox: How Social Media Quickens Response but Strains Resources

University of Waterloo - The wildfire paradox: How social media quickens response but strains resources

Social media posts are a double-edged sword for public agencies that respond to emergencies such as wildfires. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that while posts by citizens who . . .

The wildfire paradox: How social media quickens response but strains resources (University of Waterloo)

University of Waterloo: The wildfire paradox: How social media quickens response but strains resources. “Social media posts are a double-edged sword for public agencies that respond to emergencies such as wildfires. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that while posts by citizens who see emergencies in the making can help first responders spring into action more quickly, they may also lead to costly overreaction.”