您现在的位置是:百科 >>正文
【】
百科13人已围观
简介Besides record rainfall and devastation, Harvey also has the distinction of being one of the biggest ...
Besides record rainfall and devastation, Harvey also has the distinction of being one of the biggest natural disasters in the U.S where social media has played a key role.
As emergency lines and first responders are being inundated with more calls than they can handle, Houston residents have taken to social media to organize volunteers, share the latest storm updates, and even call for rescues.
SEE ALSO:During Harvey, social media rose to the challenge as a force for goodIn addition to platforms like Reddit and Twitter, a handful of other apps are emerging as essential tools for people in Houston as they look to connect with rescuers and get the most up-to-date information.
Here's how apps are helping.
Zello
Rescuers and people in need of help are turning to Zello, a walkie talkie-like app, to get in touch with first responders who are on the ground.
The app has a simple push-to-talk interface that allows people to record voice messages to dedicated rescue channels being used by the Cajun Navy and other first responders. People can also send text and photo messages that can be viewed by anyone on the channel as well.


It's also becoming a key resource for people who need real-time updates on road closures, shelter locations, and where volunteers are most needed.
Zello has more information about the channels being used by rescue groups in Houston on its blog.
Glympse
Also being used by the Cajun Navy and other rescue groups, Glympse's real-time location sharing app is helping people keep track of the location of rescue boats. By using the app with Zello's messaging, people in need of help are better able to coordinate with rescuers who are nearby.
This video has detailed instructions on how to use Zello and Glympse to get help.
Snapchat
Snapchat's becoming an unlikely source of information for people trying to get up-to-date information on the effects of Harvey. The app's Snap Maps feature is helping people keep track of the storm's effects in different Houston neighborhoods.

And with hundreds of thousands of publicly viewable Harvey-related Snaps submitted over the last few days, Snapchat is also providing those farther away with an unfiltered look at how people are dealing with Harvey.
Google Maps
The Cajun Navy is also using this Google Map to keep track of locations where people are in need of rescue. Anyone who needs help can fill out the accompanying Google Form to get their address added to the map.
Pawboost
The floods have also taken a toll on Houston's four-legged residents. Pawboost, an app that crowdsources help for lost pets, is working with weather.com to help reunite animals with their owners in the wake of Harvey.
You can submit lost and found pets here or via Pawboost's app.
Featured Video For You
Animals are being stranded by Tropical Storm Harvey
TopicsSocial Good
Tags:
转载:欢迎各位朋友分享到网络,但转载请说明文章出处“夫榮妻貴網”。http://new.maomao321.com/news/2f54599452.html
相关文章
Give your kitchen sponge a rest on this adorable bed
百科Our kitchen sponges do a lot of work. Don't they deserve a good night's rest?"Sure," said design stu ...
【百科】
阅读更多12 brutally honest answers to those awkward family questions about your love life
百科LONDON -- Happy holidays one and all. Tis the season for spending time with your lovely but mildly i ...
【百科】
阅读更多Union Square 'Subway Therapy' wall will be preserved
百科Since the election, the walls of New York City's Union Square station have been covered with sticky ...
【百科】
阅读更多
热门文章
- Nancy Pelosi warns colleagues after info hacked
- This beautiful genius got a Game Boy Color to run 'Wolfenstein 3D'
- The photographer behind those haunting assassination images
- In Australia, a traveler's Christmas is spent down at the beach
- J.K. Rowling makes 'Harry Potter' joke about Olympics event
- Watch YouTubers give classic holiday songs a festive twist
最新文章
Twitter grants everyone access to quality filter for tweet notifications
Redditors planning to hide hundreds of 3D
This beautiful genius got a Game Boy Color to run 'Wolfenstein 3D'
11 good things of 2016
New Zealand designer's photo series celebrates the elegance of aging
Shake Shack now lets you skip the line and order on your phone