How apps and social media help Floridians get through Irma

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in and around Houston,
residents across Florida prepared for Hurricane Irma.Instead of persuading people to use phone numbers instead of the internet—such as the Coast Guard did after Harvey hit—Florida officials embraced social media and mobile technology to prepare
for Irma, especially in areas where evacuation was necessary.
Crowdsourced information via mobile apps
A few apps became crucial sources of information as fuel and othe