The Perfect Storm of Information Combining Traditional and Non-traditional Data Sources for Public Health Situational Awareness During Hurricane Resp

Bennett, K.J., Olsen, J.M., Harris, S., et al. (2013). The Perfect Storm of Information: Combining Traditional and Non-traditional Data Sources for Public Health Situational Awareness During Hurricane Response. PLOS Currents Disasters.
Can non-traditional data (e.g., tweets) supplement traditional data reporting during hurricane response? The authors examined tweets, news reports, press releases, and federal situation reports during the Hurricane Isaac response in 2012 to measure “Essential Elements of Information.” Their findings highlighted the utility of non-traditional data sources in disaster response.
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