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Online memories after earthquakes
2009

Description:
The solution provides a specifically designed web tool to share narratives and experineces of a collective tragedy and help local populations to cope with a disaster after it has occurred through a dedicated social platform. It was implemented after the L’Aquila earthquake to promote the sharing of memories, stories and photographs among the members of the society to recover from the disaster. Posts and data were analysed to assess the societal perception and community and individual memories.
Purposes of the solution:
Capitalise social networks and relationships
Improve health and mental outlook
The solution could help to address the following needs of first responders and authorities:
Improve autonomy, coping abilities, and proactiveness of citizens
Implementation type:
Inclusive or psychological support
Phase of emergency:
After the crisis
Solution Provider:
Public authorities and policy makers
Target user:
Citizens
Record Management:
Created: Sep 15, 2021
Maturity level:
Implemented
Location:
Italy