How Internet Helped The Victims Find Shelter During Superstorm - 550 Words

How Internet Helped The Victims Find Shelter During Superstorm (Other (Not Listed) Sample) Content: Left homeless, storm victims turn to the internet to find shelterNameName of UniversityDateThe New York City was adversely affected by the super storm Sandy in 2012. The technology was sensibly used in the situation where the victims were left homeless. Airbnb was one of the websites that rented houses to those who needed a place to stay during vacations CITATION Lef18 \l 1033 (National Public Radio, 2012). This website proved to be a helping hand when Super storm Sandy broke in. Hundreds of people were helpless and homeless. Mr Bhagwandin was one of those who used to rent their house for tourists CITATION Lef18 \l 1033 (National Public Radio, 2012). But during the situation of disaster, they offered their guest house for free to homeless and needy. However, this task was not easy. Airbnb runs on feedbacks from guests i.e. clients and hosts. They review each other based on status, character, conditions of room etc CITATION Lef18 \l 1033 (National Public Radio, 201 2). But during the situation of crisis, hundreds of people searched the website who hadnt even visited it before. So, their profile didnt exist. This made it difficult and risky. The technology could be misused as it was the only source for the victims to get shelter; many of those were unaware of the criteria for the renting. However, there are several benefits of electronic information and media during such situations because they are fast and have a wider reach to people as compared to written printed format. But the written documents by the authorities of government are more reliable and trustworthy. Any vital information can be made available to the victims through websites and media since calamity causes blackouts and conditions of other services start worsening. The government should, however, control the functioning and operations of such websites and media because they could misuse the services and mistreat the victims by fooling them in terms of renting houses at high rate s or imposing agreements on their stay. The Government interference and strong administration is essential in situations of disaster as the victims are dependent upon their actions and remedies which he...