Comments on: Twitter+TwitterGrams+Images = Emergency Broadcast System

By: eponymousX » Blog Archive » Emergency Social-Repeater System

eponymousX » Blog Archive » Emergency Social-Repeater System — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:44:44 +0000

[...] I’ve noted that several other people have pondered the same concept. Some examples are here, here and [...]

By: Mathijs van Abbe

Mathijs van Abbe — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:24:36 +0000

You can use Mobypicture perfectly for your needs.
If you setup an account you can send your postings (text + photo) directly to Twitter + Flickr…
(Check http://www.mobypicture.com)

If you have any questions please contact me!

By: karoli

karoli — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:43:36 +0000

Liz,

Cell voice capability may not be functional, but the data functionality should be. My problem with ham radio is an utter lack of knowledge and the license to use it. Walkie-talkies we have in abundance, but they are only short-range and won’t get a message out to relatives living miles away. After the Northridge quake, our cell phone was the only thing that did work. Everything else was completely dead.

After Katrina, the only devices that worked were SMS messaging devices. Since Twitter is so closely tied to SMS, it should be available in an emergency.

Then again, it’s all a tossup because every disaster is different. The best strategy is preparedness, without question.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:36:12 +0000

ERm, the hope that cell phones will be functional in a big shaker is rather dim. Better yet is ham radio & walkie talkies, according to my local Neighborhood Emergency Response Team.

Fire, now, like the wildfires raging around, twitter might have some functionality.

By: Katharine

Katharine — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:36:33 +0000

I’m glad to know no damage was done.