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Japan Considers '911' Calls From Twitter, Social Networks

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-need-helpville dept.

itwbennett writes "The Japanese national Fire and Disaster Management Agency today hosted the first of 3 panels to discuss allowing emergency calls to be placed through social networks. For the event, Twitter's Japanese blog posted entries on how to use the service during emergencies, one of which advised: 'If your circumstances allow, please add #survived to your tweets. This will help when family and friends that are worried about you search on your welfare.'"

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  1. I can see it now... by Tastecicles · · Score: 5, Funny

    Joe Sixpack Help! My home is burning down and my kids are trapped inside!

    Like Comment Share 8 minutes ago

    3 people like this.

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    1. Re:I can see it now... by Idbar · · Score: 5, Funny

      At least you know help is on the way if you see:

      you, 911 and 3 other people liked this.

    2. Re:I can see it now... by dintech · · Score: 3, Funny

      Idiot! (Score:-1, Flamebait)
      by Jane Sixpack on Thursday August 30, @06:43AM

      I told you not to keep those gas canisters in the kitchen.