Social Media Use in Emergency Response to Natural Disasters A Systematic Review with a Public Health Perspective

The authors reviewed literature to better understand how social media has been used to both improve the dissemination of emergency warning and response information during and after a natural disaster, and identify various needs (e.g., medical, emotional) after a natural disaster. They found overall positive results, including the reduction in response time to help identify individuals’ location, but emphasized the need for more research on misinformation and rumor control.