Author(s): Razi Zaid*
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, are becoming more frequent and severe due to the changing climate. Community resilience plays a crucial role in minimizing the impact of such disasters, ensuring that communities recover swiftly and efficiently. This research explores the role of social networks in enhancing community resilience during natural disasters. Social networks, both online and offline, facilitate communication, coordination, and resource-sharing, which are vital for effective disaster management. The study highlights how social networks function as platforms for sharing real-time information, offering emotional support, and mobilizing resources during crises. Through case studies and examples, the paper emphasizes how social networks improve preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It also discusses the challenges and limitations of relying on social networks and offers recommendations for leveraging these tools to strengthen community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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