Twitter could be used to take 999-style emergencie by KingFISHER 2012/12/19 07:46
The London Fire Brigade has said it is considering allowing people to tweet emergencies instead of dialling 999.
It currently advises against using social media to make the service aware of fires as it is not monitored24 hours a day.
But it has acknowledged that the increasing proliferation of smart phones means they must "improve how we communicate with the public".
It said it would share its experiences with other emergency services.
The London Fire Brigade has said it is considering allowing people to tweet emergencies instead of dialling 999.
It currently advises against using social media to make the service aware of fires as it is not monitored24 hours a day.
But it has acknowledged that the increasing proliferation of smart phones means they must "improve how we communicate with the public".
It said it would share its experiences with other emergency services.
KingFISHER 2012/12/19 07:50
"With over a billion people now using Facebook and half a billion using Twitter, it's quite clear that social media is here to stay," said Rita Dexter, deputy commissioner of the London Fire Brigade (LF
.
"The London Fire Brigade is the biggest fire service in the country and we think it's important to look into ways to improve how we communicate with the public and how they can get in touch with us."
source: BBC
"With over a billion people now using Facebook and half a billion using Twitter, it's quite clear that social media is here to stay," said Rita Dexter, deputy commissioner of the London Fire Brigade (LF
.
"The London Fire Brigade is the biggest fire service in the country and we think it's important to look into ways to improve how we communicate with the public and how they can get in touch with us."
source: BBC
Eleto 2012/12/20 05:16
yeah. it is helpfull, i think it is good too. they can save more people through this means.
yeah. it is helpfull, i think it is good too. they can save more people through this means.
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