Social Media: The New Beacon of Information During Calamities
The world today has been fraught with various calamities and emergencies such as hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemics, and terrorist attacks, among others. In these times of crisis, the swift flow of information plays a significant role in managing the situation. In the past, we solely depended on traditional media outlets such as television, radio, and newspapers to receive the latest updates about calamities. However, the introduction of social media has dramatically transformed this situation.