First responders use Twitter and Facebook to update communities
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In May 2009, the Los Angeles Fire Department informed the public about numerous incidents through Twitter. Brian Humphrey, the LAFD's public service officer, tweeted on May 17 at 8:41 p.m. about "a significant seismic event" that hit Greater Los Angeles area. This was followed by successive tweets throughout the night revealing more details, including the quake's magnitude.
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