The role of social networks (Facebook) in information awareness in the management of crises and disasters: An exploratory analytical study

Document Type : Original Article

Author

قسم المکتبات والمعلومات جامعة المنوفية

Abstract

The concept of crisis or catastrophe is one of the most widely held
concepts in contemporary society, where it touches one way or another all
aspects of life, from crises and disasters facing the individual, governments and
institutions, to crises and international disasters.
The world of crises and disasters is a living and interactive world, a world
with its phases, its characteristics and its causes. The state is affected by all its
institutions and institutions, material, moral and human.
Therefore, in our contemporary society there is an increasing importance
in managing crises and disasters. It works to preserve the assets and assets of
the Organization, its ability to generate revenues, maintain individuals and
employees against various risks, and avoid potential risks or mitigate their impact
on the Organization. This is also true of the State and its administrations, as well
as the process of systematic and systematic preparation and assessment of
internal and external problems that seriously threaten the reputation and survival
of the Organization.
As a result of the importance of crisis and disaster management, each
person must know the answer to two main questions:
1- How do we manage the crises and disasters that confront us directly in
different aspects of our lives: in our company, our organization, our
universities, our region, our home?

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