But also, all communication is down: - No power means no landlines or wifi - Many mobile towers are down (although telcos are working hard to get them back up) Misinformation spreads. Govt authorities communicate via town hall meetings in the dark. Some ppl can use Twitter.
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Two questions: How can communities implement emergency comms infrastructure, that everybody can use? What is actually being implemented now? (No futuristic blockchain mesh networks, unless my grandma can use them, thanks)
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Second, how can places with pessimistic social stories about disasters turn them around? How could Oakland, for example, become a place that believes in itself during an earthquake - where authorities are trusted and trustworthy? How can media help?
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Household emergency preparedness is only one component; if you're surrounded by thousands or millions of unprepared people who are hungry, confused and scared, your own supplies and info mean little. 'Community resilience' is about common knowledge.
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(Also, paid and volunteer firefighters have been fighting nonstop for two months. Several have died already. I'm talking about media and social tech solutions, but I'm also very grateful for the people in the embers, breathing smoke and defending lives with their bare hands.)
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