Methods of Communication During Tsunami Crisis

During the Tsunami, information had to be relayed as quickly and effectively as possible in order to re-assure everyone. Different methods were used (More modern than old) to reach people who could not be found or were in need of help. 

Mobiles

This was ultimately the most effective method used and rescued the majority of the population. Through texts, people were able to tell their families, and even authorities sometimes, that they were alright. In one instance, a swedish boy was found after he had recognized his face on an online search page. Sky TV also played a part in this whereby they sent texts to survivors.

E-Mail

Sky TV also helped by sending 30,000 emails related to the disaster the day after the tragedy had happened. This was mainly to inform everyone of the incident and make everyone aware of the people in danger and where/when to contact the authorities. BBC News also helped by sending E-Mails from an internet cafe in Thailand to reassure people at home. This was effective as Catriona Davies reported that hundreds of anxious families logged on to find missing 'backpackers'. 

Quickness and Effect of Methods Used:

Both methods showed to be very effective in that the vast majority of the population had read the messages. 

The process showed how people of different communities can come together in the restoration of a country and its inhabitants and how organizations play a big part in bringing back broken civilizations. All this was done through the 'virtual world'. There was no face-to-face communication. Alright, maybe a little, but it was mostly virtual. This shows the immense progression of technology and its effects on our living standards. The message was able to reach a large number of inhabitants and was able to bring many families back together. Communication certainly has no bounds.