Type 911.gov. Two scientists think that social networks can improve disaster relief.

In this week’s Science, two researchers at the University of Maryland suggest that local, state, and federal governments develop 911.gov, a social network that would allow residents to report disasters, request assistance from neighbors, and check for emergency updates and relief information.

By Brendan Borrell

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