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... TR N EW S 28 7 JU LY –A UG US T 20 13 26 The author is Research Associate and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Planning, Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management, Robert F Wagner School of Public Service, New York University.
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... TR N EW S 287 JULY–AUG UST 2013 27 Put to the Proof During Superstorm Sandy, New York City–area agencies made impressive use of social media platforms -- including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube, and Tumblr -- to share information about recovery efforts, documentation, and response to inquiries. The agencies recognized the importance of photos and videos to show damage and restoration; this helped the public to understand, practice patience, and support recovery efforts.
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