Use of social media in disaster relief during the Kuantan (Malaysia) flood

• Main Authors: Chong, T., Pan, S.L., Leong, C., Bahri, S., Ahmad Khan, A.F.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/13094/1/use_of_social_media.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/13094/

Natural disasters, particularly hydro-meteorological (climate-related) disasters such as droughts, tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons and floods, have increased in prevalence and severity in recent decades. During these disasters, the most pressing relief needs are food, water, sanitation and shelter. W...