Mobile Technology's Role in Natural Disasters and Public Safety Preparedness and Response

The Brookings Institution will host a discussion entitled "Mobile Technology's Role in Natural Disasters and Public Safety Preparedness and Response" on July 16, 2013 from 2-3:30pm EDT. Participants may attend the discussion in person or by live webcast.

"From Hurricane Sandy to international catastrophes such as the tsunami in Japan, governments are increasingly using mobile technology in natural disaster preparedness and public safety response. With an estimated 6 billion mobile phone users worldwide, mobile communications is fast proving to be the most effective and efficient means of reaching and informing the public when disaster strikes. How is mobile technology being used before, during, and after a crisis situation in the United States and around the world? How has mobile communications' role in catastrophic situations changed, and how are public safety organizations utilizing this technology to make citizens safer and better prepared? What are the costs and benefits of using mobile technology to ready for and react to a major emergency?"

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