...
Websites | See WASH Operational website section in Information Management chapter. |
Social Media | Many organisations are using social media as part of their overall dissemination strategy. Social media such as twitter Twitter or Whatsapp can be very useful in emergency situations. |
SMS | In some emergency situations where connection is limited, SMS may be the best way to share data, both in sending and receiving information. There are many service providers specifically targeting humanitarian situations. Consult on best practice with colleagues, many responders have experience in using SMS in countries prone to disasters. Beware of hidden costs. |
URL Shorteners | It is often necessary to share links to various websites or document repository. The links may be long and not easy to managed. Use a URL shortener to create a shorter link to completed web addressed. for instance, in first phase emergency, you display a short URL on a white board during a cluster meeting that partners can copy on their notebook and use back in the office to download documents. |
...