Elk Creek Fire says Thank You to 285-Bound.com
09 Jul 2012 16:32 #2
by MyMountainTown
Replied by MyMountainTown on topic Elk Creek Fire says Thank You to 285-Bound.com
Wow, thanks ECFD, same back atcha! :thumbsup: We absolutely agree that social media is a valuable tool, as is all of the people who listen to scanners to get first-hand information and take care in posting sensitive, critical, timely information on here, DSV, and Pinecam.
We also find it very useful to post maps and photos, and are grateful to share yours as well as those of traditional media, other social media sources, and, most personally, first-hand pictures from residents. Having the ability to share it through various online sources helps ensure that it reaches as many people as necessary, which, as we've found time and again in emergencies, is crucial to getting people evacuated safely. It's a collaborative effort that not only helps us all, but also requires us all to participate; we are grateful to be but one part in that information chain and will strive to continue to provide better and better service!
Edit to add: an important component of our services is the email alerts that everyone can sign up for. During the Lower North Fork Fire, we were the first to alert residents to possible evacuations, hours ahead of the official evacuation alert, thus giving them a qualified, but crucial, heads-up so they could make an informed decision as to whether to come home early and pack, or know to keep an eye on the developing situation. To sign up for them, click here, select Emergency Alerts, and hit Submit:
We also find it very useful to post maps and photos, and are grateful to share yours as well as those of traditional media, other social media sources, and, most personally, first-hand pictures from residents. Having the ability to share it through various online sources helps ensure that it reaches as many people as necessary, which, as we've found time and again in emergencies, is crucial to getting people evacuated safely. It's a collaborative effort that not only helps us all, but also requires us all to participate; we are grateful to be but one part in that information chain and will strive to continue to provide better and better service!
Edit to add: an important component of our services is the email alerts that everyone can sign up for. During the Lower North Fork Fire, we were the first to alert residents to possible evacuations, hours ahead of the official evacuation alert, thus giving them a qualified, but crucial, heads-up so they could make an informed decision as to whether to come home early and pack, or know to keep an eye on the developing situation. To sign up for them, click here, select Emergency Alerts, and hit Submit:
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