A Conceptual Framework for Social Media Use During Disasters

Jayathilaka, Gaindu Saranga; Siriwardana, Chandana; Amaratunga, Dilanthi; Haigh, Richard; Dias, Nuwan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-73003-1_44

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“…To enhance the implementation of social media during disasters, a conceptual framework has been proposed through the study carried out by Jayathilaka et al (2021). This framework has been developed mainly under two categories, namely, "Actions" and "Actors".…”

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“…However, social media has been playing a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic to disseminate risk information and updates on the pandemic to the general public. Many Facebook pages, Facebook groups and WhatsApp groups have been created to disseminate COVID-19 related information by various stakeholders such as news media and community groups (Jayathilaka et al , 2021).…”

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Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media

Jayasekara

Jayathilaka

Siriwardana

et al. 2021

IJDRBE

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Purpose The current National Early Warning System for Sri Lanka (NEWS: SL) was established after the devastations of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Although early warning (EW) systems and evacuation procedures are in place, several areas which need improvements have been emphasized in recent studies carried out in the country. Therefore, this paper aims to outline the gaps in existing EW and EP related to tsunami and other coastal hazards with a special focus on the use of social media for disaster communication based on age groups. Design/methodology/approach This study has drawn on a review of past studies carried out by the same research team to identify the scope of the study. In addition to that, a conceptual framework was developed for the use of social media in the event of a disaster. Based on this conceptual framework, an online questionnaire was administered to identify the current status of the use of social media in Sri Lanka during a disaster situation. In total, 408 responses were collected and analyzed using the binary logistic regression method to evaluate the variation of different predictors associated with the use of social media for disaster communication. Findings Findings of the study revealed that the use of social media for disaster communication depends on the previous experience of users and their age. The gender of users does not affect the use of social media for disaster communication. Therefore, the accuracy and timeliness of disaster information distributed via social media should be improved further to enhance the use of social media for disaster communication. Moreover, the findings have highlighted unaddressed issues in areas such as governance; communication of technical agencies; evacuation and shelters; and response of the community. Originality/value This paper has identified key areas that need attention in the process of enhancing the use of social media for disaster communication. More use of technological platforms such as social media for receiving disaster-related information can address issues such as bottlenecks in communication, poor awareness and lack of last-mile dissemination. Furthermore, this paper has proposed recommendations for addressing the identified gaps in the overall EW mechanisms and EP pertaining to tsunamis and other coastal hazards to enhance the coastal disaster resilience in Sri Lanka.

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Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media

Jayasekara

Jayathilaka

Siriwardana

et al. 2021

IJDRBE

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“…Members of such platforms share information about alternate routes to reach/avoid a disaster area, location of rescuees, condition of damage to infrastructure, health and rescuee needs of affected persons, etc. Academics, disaster management professionals, and governmental agencies have provided policy frameworks and guidelines for the responsible use of social media for disaster response [68][69][70][71]. It is also noted with concern that this new form of communication can also be used to misguide, hamper, or even thwart rescue operations [69].…”

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Natural Disasters—Origins, Impacts, Management

Chaudhary

Piracha

2021

Encyclopedia

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Natural hazards are processes that serve as triggers for natural disasters. Natural hazards can be classified into six categories. Geophysical or geological hazards relate to movement in solid earth. Their examples include earthquakes and volcanic activity. Hydrological hazards relate to the movement of water and include floods, landslides, and wave action. Meteorological hazards are storms, extreme temperatures, and fog. Climatological hazards are increasingly related to climate change and include droughts and wildfires. Biological hazards are caused by exposure to living organisms and/or their toxic substances. The COVID-19 virus is an example of a biological hazard. Extraterrestrial hazards are caused by asteroids, meteoroids, and comets as they pass near earth or strike earth. In addition to local damage, they can change earth inter planetary conditions that can affect the Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere. This entry presents an overview of origins, impacts, and management of natural disasters. It describes processes that have potential to cause natural disasters. It outlines a brief history of impacts of natural hazards on the human built environment and the common techniques adopted for natural disaster preparedness. It also lays out challenges in dealing with disasters caused by natural hazards and points to new directions in warding off the adverse impact of such disasters.

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Analysing Facebook Practices for Disaster-Related Communication in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of a Facebook Page Dedicated to Disaster-Related Information

Jayathilaka¹,

Siriwardana²

2022

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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A Conceptual Framework for Social Media Use During Disasters

Cited by 4 publications

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Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media

Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media

Natural Disasters—Origins, Impacts, Management

Analysing Facebook Practices for Disaster-Related Communication in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of a Facebook Page Dedicated to Disaster-Related Information

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