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From page 52... ... 52 "When you're responding to a crisis, when speed is of the essence, and other systems are disrupted, social media can be incredibly powerful. With social media, you can quickly join forces with other responders, speak directly to the public and the media, and deliver clear, coordinate and cohesive message to people who need help, and people who have help to offer," said Tom Ruth, president and CEO of Edmonton International Airport (H. Read the entire page →
From page 53... ... 53 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages April 1–30: 329 wildfires in Alberta, all but two contained Sunday, May 1: Horse Creek Fire breaks containment and evacuations begin in nearby small communities Read the entire page →
From page 54... ... 54 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Monday, May 2: fire now 1,350 hectares; wind blowing away from Fort McMurray Tuesday, May 3: fire jumps Horse River; weather very hot; fire jumps Athabasca River and heads toward NW part of Fort McMurray Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.: residents told to leave city; traffic jam on roads headed north and south Read the entire page →
From page 55... ... 55 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Tuesday, May 3, 11:30 p.m.: 60,000 residents have evacuated and emergency shelter has opened in Edmonton Wednesday, May 4: fire now 10,000 hectares in size; high temperature and strong winds; Provincial State of Emergency declared; Public Safety Canada activates International Charter Space and Major Disasters to obtain space imagery from 15 space agencies Read the entire page →
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From page 60... ... 60 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Thursday, May 5: more than 1,100 firefighters, 145 helicopters, and 22 air tankers battling fires; fire moving SE of city and covers 85,000 hectares Read the entire page →
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From page 64... ... 64 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Friday, May 6: fire is 101,000 hectares; damage assessment begins in city neighborhoods; new fire starts NE of city Read the entire page →
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From page 71... ... 71 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Saturday, May 7: oil operations north of city shut down, costing provincial economy $70 million per day Read the entire page →
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From page 78... ... 78 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Sunday, May 8: continued firefighting but advanced damage assessment; gas and electric utilities restoring service to affected parts of grid Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... 79 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Monday, May 9: 13 reception centers open in Alberta Read the entire page →
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From page 81... ... 81 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Tuesday, May 10: fire mostly controlled in Fort McMurray Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... 82 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Friday, May 13: Prime Minister Trudeau visits and names special committee to coordinate recovery Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... 83 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Saturday, May 15: fire covers 251,000 hectares Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Friday, May 21: fire covers 50,443 hectares (1,246,510 acres) Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... 85 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Monday, June 6: 70% of the Horse Creek Fire ("The Beast") Read the entire page →
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From page 88... ... 88 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Wednesday, June 8: first access allowed by residents of some neighborhoods Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... 89 Dates and Events Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Social Media Messages Monday, July 4: fire declared under control but continues to smolder in soil and deep moss Read the entire page →
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... 52 "When you're responding to a crisis, when speed is of the essence, and other systems are disrupted, social media can be incredibly powerful. With social media, you can quickly join forces with other responders, speak directly to the public and the media, and deliver clear, coordinate and cohesive message to people who need help, and people who have help to offer," said Tom Ruth, president and CEO of Edmonton International Airport (H.