Advantages and disadvantagesof the use of social media in disasters (10 points)?

[Thomas]

Being able to communicate with others in time of need is critically important. That's a real advantage. A disadvantage would be if no one answered your call for help or just ignored you thinking your message was a fake. This is a tough question because any answer you get will be pure opinion. People ignore their facebook accounts for weeks at a time. If you are in a true disaster like a STORM you make think you can depend on electronic devices when in reality they won't work if the towers are down. If the electricity goes out, so does your WIFI. You have to take into consideration what your definition of social media is. Good Luck!