Oklahoman. Foodie. Natural. Grown Ass Woman. Voyeur. Plump. Sista. Real. Erykah Badu & Wale Fanatic. ODB Ere’thang. Organic Gardener. Educated. Traveler. Over-Lover. Post-Op VSG. HBCU Alum. Dreamer. I Heart Ink/Tats.  Breastfed Babies Tumblr (3.0; @afrosoulsista)http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3dc8c700c3952144306e190a12054313/tumblr_mn9hz3kB241qbve1lo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1 class="title articlesdetails_title">Social media: The new face of disaster response</h1> <p></p> <p><span>As we enter into hurricane and wildfire season, it’s a good time to take a look at how social media has shaped disaster response. </span><br/><br/><span>During times of crisis, those affected—nearly 1 million people are affected by disasters each year—are beginning to use social networks as a replacement for 911 call centers. </span><br/><br/><span>In fact, 20 percent of disaster survivors now contact emergency responders via social media. Of those who do, 35 percent reach out to responders on Facebook, and 25 percent on Twitter. </span><br/><br/><span>When Superstorm Sandy pummeled the east coast last fall, Instagram was a go-to source for people to keep their social networks updated. At its peak, </span><a href="http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/Instagram_emerges_from_Sandy_a_major_social_media_13072.aspx" target="_blank">Instagram users uploaded Sandy-related photos</a><span>at a rate of 10 every second. </span></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>RELATED:</strong> <a href="http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/In_Sandys_wake_should_brands_shut_up_on_social_med_13046.aspx" target="_blank">In Sandy’s wake, should brands shut up on social media?</a></p> </blockquote> <p><span>For more on social media during disaster recovery, check out </span><a href="http://onlinempa.usfca.edu/wp-content/themes/ckg-blank/custom/img/mpa_infographic.png" target="_blank">the infographic</a><span> from </span><a href="http://onlinempa.usfca.edu/social-media/" target="_blank">USF’s Online MPA</a><span> below, which was compiled by </span><em>PR Daily</em><span> reader </span><a href="https://twitter.com/mrchibolin" target="_blank">Frankie Rendón</a><span> of Creative Signals: </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Read More <a href="http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/14490.aspx?utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffer8db79" target="_blank">Here</a></span></p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51158317042http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51158317042Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:00 -0500Facebooktwitterdisasterhurricanetornadoepidemicsurvivorssocial mediasocial networkstumblrStormsBad WeatherDisaster response<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/o5BFoPIEAlU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Riding Through My City - J.Rhodes ft. D.Hayes produced by B.Barber…</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>**I shot the Video for the OKC footage*</span></p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51156664423http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51156664423Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:30 -0500RTMC<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74a643477979ac63a970cf2d439ccab9/tumblr_mn9ehwMEFX1qbve1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My Order from @BelleAmourBlend. Whipped Butter Creme, Silky Pomade & Luscious Leave-In Conditioner all in the “Lavender Vanilla” Scent and they smell soooo good. May be a lil melted due to where they were stored at the office.</p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51154240473http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51154240473Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:00 -0500BelleAmourBlendNatural HairLavendar Vanilla<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a6e58e3abd59cb8e3a340c31f25622c1/tumblr_meyaz3Uk7c1qcjs9io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51153195514http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51153195514Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:49 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e88c1797d09e3cb584d32420ba90e30b/tumblr_mn9cistQUY1qbve1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Diapers & Wipes for the #MCOKCRelief from @MissezTurner out of Duval County, Florida !!!!</p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51152052364http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51152052364Thu, 23 May 2013 10:32:51 -0500mcokcrelief<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9b5847d9e7901afbeb913f698b616f4a/tumblr_mn9bllT85x1qbve1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hey @feministajones, @TheMommyCycle & @UrbanMommyInc We have received our FIRST PACKAGE for #MCOKCRelief!!</p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51151076805http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51151076805Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12:00 -0500mcokcreliefIm good. Thank You.http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51110476029http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51110476029Wed, 22 May 2013 19:40:05 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d5a42a862ea577df9ce043e8dc84312c/tumblr_mn5qkldPec1rcty31o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6292b5f61e06633cd42c803025853f3a/tumblr_mn5qkldPec1rcty31o2_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://allegedlyofcourse.tumblr.com/post/51094375454/ha" target="_blank">allegedlyofcourse</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Ha!</p> </blockquote>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51095882286http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51095882286Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:38 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7852c81a257ed23b09d2ad124c2a09c8/tumblr_mn7p94ICEC1qbve1lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Father’s Day Expo!! Presented by </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkyboxHouston?directed_target_id=0" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=379897228178&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" target="_blank">Houston Boy</a><br/><br/><span>Sunday June 16th | Stars & Stripes Park | 12 - 4 PM</span><br/><br/><br/><span>All Father’s are Welcome to enjoy Free FOOD & DRINKS. There will be Games for the Kids. Music & Gifts for the Fathers and Ladies are welcome</span><span class="text_exposed_show">!!<br/><br/><br/>I’ll be there to help corral the kids.</span></p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51082404513http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51082404513Wed, 22 May 2013 13:12:40 -0500Father's DayOKCHouston BoyFather's Day ExpoStars and Stripes Parklainabeatles replied to your post: Did yall ever jam out to the music thats being played while...http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51081027603http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51081027603Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48:28 -0500http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51079820008http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51079820008Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:56 -0500<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A032HgGw9nmUWoRyDlB6bGl&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS!</p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078845431http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078845431Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:10 -0500musicspotify<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bc9fcaf42a305b1e9e196ce3feeb3737/tumblr_mn6anppoY11qz9qooo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://suicideblonde.tumblr.com/post/51032531278/solange-knowles-in-stephane-rolland-at-the-cannes" target="_blank">suicideblonde</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Solange Knowles in Stéphane Rolland at the Cannes Film Festival, May 19th</p> </blockquote>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078670915http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078670915Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/30b9ac2e72cf218e39e6c469ea9d8937/tumblr_mn7kkjp6xL1qz887do1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.franchesca.net/post/51076798663/locs-naturalhair" target="_blank">chescaleigh</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>#locs #naturalhair</p> </blockquote>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078648427http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078648427Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:38 -0500<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/afrosoulsista/51078276914/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_51078276914" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="706" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Why do I want one of these for me?</p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078276914http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51078276914Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:56 -0500 1. What's your favorite candle scent? 2. What female celebrity do you wish was your sister? 3....http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51077866613http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51077866613Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:25 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XMF22_MEMJU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>The birth of the May 20, 2013 tornado at Newcastle, OK. It Moved from there to Moore where it turned into an F4. God be with its victims.</span></p>http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51010959283http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51010959283Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:38 -0500#MCOKCRelief Feminista Jones is teaming with The Mommy Cycle to solicit donations for relief...http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51008987356http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51008987356Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:00 -0500OklahomaMooreTornadoMay 20th 2013Donationsjennapearl replied to your post: I woke up this morning and the first thing I heard&#8230; same...http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51004769567http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51004769567Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:39 -0500The Mommy Cycle — #MCOKCRelief:     #MCOKCRelief I’m teaming with @themommycycle and...http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51003961171http://afrosoulsista.tumblr.com/post/51003961171Tue, 21 May 2013 13:42:00 -0500OklahomaTornadoOKC ReliefMCOKCRelief