Hurricane Gustav - Social Media Helps How?
Guy Siverson
As New Orleans gets smashed again by Hurricane Gustav many are asking if Gustav will be any different that Katrina was just 3 years ago. Right now Im hearing news reports stating that more provisions are in place, but only the future will unfold the actual reality of the situation.
The question is during such events as Hurricane Gustav social media helps how?
Introducing, the AidMatrix.com.
What is the AidMatrix?
According to the overview section of the AidMatrix website it is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with offices in Germany and India. Simply put, the AidMatrix is a superhighway for disaster relieve which connects&
* donors. * governments. * non-profits.
together as a cohesive whole which helps get support that is needed to exactly where it is needed when trouble arises.
The AidMatrix works like this.
* Donors make online donations to the State or through established call centers. * State emergency offices allocate valuable resources to devastated areas that need emergency focus on relief work. * Those who have been affected by the disaster review & accept offers enabling goods to move in and out of support areas very quickly.
Here are the 3 best ways to use this system to help victims recover.
* Logon to AidMatrix.com, select the "donate now tab," and follow the process to make your donation through online processes. * Make a donation through their call center which can be reached at 866-881-8882. * Send your donation directly to their center in Texas. Here"s the address...
The AidMatrix Foundation, Inc. Attn: Donations 11701, TX 75234
In the age of Web 2.0 social networking isn't it nice to know it's value far surpasses just connecting with your neighbors, even if they are clear across the world. When else in history has it been as easy as a click of a button to help those in need?
So next time someone asks you something like...
Hurricane Gustav - Social Media Helps How?
Just point them to AidMatrix.com.
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