A Lifeline in Times of Need Robbie Turner, Nextdoor Senior Strategist
Nextdoor is actively used by 85% of America’s neighborhoods 170,000+ NEIGHBORHOODS 50 STATES 85% US COVERAGE
Neighbors rely on Nextdoor for a wide range of local needs USEFUL ESSENTIAL Meet your Borrow a Organize a Discover a Find your Neighborhood Emergency neighbors ladder block party handyman lost pet watch preparedness
We also give over 2,800 public agencies a voice on the platform Verified residents Confidence you are connecting with actual residents Targeted communications Control over audience reach based on location Community based Neighbors who know each other, look out for each other
With Nextdoor, agencies can send targeted broadcast messages • To provide emergency preparedness advice and guidance in advance of emergencies • To engage and assist communities during and after emergencies • To broadcast one-way emergency messages to reach more residents 5
Federal, state, and local governments are all using Nextdoor Russell Strickland Candace Kelly Maryland Emergency Management Manatee County Emergency Mgmnt Severe Weather Possible Tropical Storm Emily This Evening From the Nation Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Emily is expected to produce total As you may have heard, rain accumulations of 2 - 4 inches through weather services are Monday night along the west coast of forecasting possible central Florida between the Tampa Bay area severe thunderstorms and Naples, with isolated amounts up to 8 throughout much of inches possible. Elsewhere across Central Maryland beginning this and South Florida,1 to 2 inches of rain is evening. These storms bring the possibility expected with localized amounts of up to 4 of heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and even inches possible. tornadoes—hazards that increase in likelihood during the spring season. 252 Thanks · 38 Replies For this weather system, I hope that you'll monitor weather forecasts and take action to prepare before severe weather begins. Spring brings new weather hazards for our State. The following preparedness tips can help keep you and your family safe if a severe storm occurs in your area today or anytime this spring:
Hurricane Harvey
8 Source: The Weather Channel
Member post creation spiked to 8x normal volume during the storm Landfall Storm dissipates 3,000 2,250 Member posts per hour 1,500 750 During Harvey Baseline 0 8/20 8/22 8/24 8/26 8/28 8/30 9/1 9/3 9 Coastal Texas DMAs - Corpus Christi, Victoria, Houston, and Beaumont
Neighbors helped each other Michael D Tim S Cynthia F Houston Heights East Yorktown/Concord Colony Southbridge Crossing Rescue needed Road Closures! Hurricane Help A rescue is desperately needed at 6007 Ok folks, this is the thread where I will do my If you have an EMERGENCY, please contact Wister Court. 4 feet of waster in the house best to post road closures as best I can... me and I'll do my best to help you and your and rising. Occupants headed to the roof Keep in mind, we do own a wrecker service family. I'm a former Army Medic and have a with animals. Have been calling for help but IF needed or IF you need advice call 4x4 Jeep to reach you during this storm. I'm can’t get through. If you can help, please 832-771-6998. in South Ridge Crossing and I'll be out in the head to the above address. Thank you! rain helping our neighbors. 175 Thanks · 429 Replies 388 Thanks · 111 Replies 11 Thanks · 35 Replies Olivia Durant, Villages of Bear Creek They just said on the news they are releasing Mel Muller, Greater Southdown Chris Mersinger, Houston Heights East water from the dam and we are going to flood M Headed that way, but not sure if we can cross at Just saw the even more. Per ABC 13 coastguard make a 11th Street. rescue a couple of streets over - I hope Nichole Chavez, Yorktown/Concord Colony N Chris Mersinger, Houston Heights East everyone is ok. They are saying if you There is a boat live in the white area here I will give this on the map you do boat your address. not need to leave. Thelma Williams, Avalon Terrace Otherwise yes, pack AWWWSOME, Tim. Thank you for your service, your bags and leave in the morning when there is and your caring heart for your community, but daylight and it is safe. please be safe and don't take any unnecessary Sandra Smith-Cooper, Houston Heights… risks. everyone be safe!!! pray we all come out S I have someone on stand by. Please advise. on the other side of this, whole!!!!
This member use was augmented by a spike in agency posting Landfall Storm dissipates 140 105 Agency posts per day 70 35 During Harvey Baseline 0 8/20 8/22 8/24 8/26 8/28 8/30 9/1 9/3 11 Coastal Texas DMAs - Corpus Christi, Victoria, Houston, and Beaumont
Nextdoor agencies across Texas posted during Harvey Agencies State Posts Replies Thanks posting 126 1,217 9,595 55,239 Total 48 975 8,214 45,139 Houston Austin 26 101 508 3,614 33 70 3,182 575 DFW San Antonio 197 14 59 2,824 Corpus Christi 2 9 83 395 1 1 11 32 Lubbock 1 1 6 40 Midland-Odessa 1 1 1 13 Waco 12
Public agencies worked together to keep neighbors informed Officer D. P . Von Quintus Public Information Officer Public Information Officer Houston Police Harris County Sheri ff ’s O ffi ce Houston O ffi ce of Emergency Message from Council Member Addicks & Barkers Reservoirs Urgent Alert The Houston Solid Waste Management is See maps and get info on Addicks and FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY issued for asking residents to remove all parked Barkers Reservoirs from the Harris County Houston. DO NOT TRAVEL. Dangerous vehicles from the streets when debris Flood District on ReadyHarris' site: http:// Conditions Occurring. -City of Houston crews are working in your neighborhood readyharris.org/News-Information/Harris- County-Alerts/Post/26633. 13 Thanks · 5 Replies 756 Thanks 148 Thanks Social Media Officer Douglas Houston Police Public Information Public Information Manager Houston Solid Waste Management Harris County Community Services A Warning from HPD Road Access Garbage Collection ONLY Flood Plain Management inspectors have The ONLY regularly scheduled solid waste To Check for road accessibility, visit returned from the field with some disturbing service is garbage collection. All Houston Transtar Tra ffi c Map: http:// news. Supposedly there are individuals … other scheduled services tra ffi c.houstontranstar.org/layer... are suspended until further notice. Visit https://drivetexas.org 837 Thanks 234 Thanks - 58 Replies 276 Thanks 13
Hurricane Irma
15 Source: The Weather Channel
Member post creation spiked to 5x normal volume during the storm Landfall Storm dissipates 1,800 1,350 Member posts per hour 900 450 During Irma 0 8/20 8/23/17 8/25/17 8/27/17 8/29/17 8/31/17 9/2/17 9/4/17 9/6/17 9/8/17 9/10/17 9/12/17 9/14/17 9/16/17 9/18/17 9/20/17 9/22/17 16 Member posts from the state of Florida
Across Florida members reached out to help each other • Fort Myers disabled vet receives help from neighbors to secure home before Irma • Winter Springs neighbor offers to take in all animals in need of help during storm until vet can take them • Pine Lakes neighbors come together to help each other by organizing what services community members need and those they can offer • West Palm Beach new resident asks neighbors for emergency preparedness tips so members assemble tips to calm her fears • Palm Coast neighbors staying in their neighborhood start a neighborhood watch and plan on keeping an eye out for looters ensuring safety while others evacuate M 17
Agency postings also spiked Landfall Storm dissipates 300 225 Agency posts per day 150 75 During Irma 0 8/20/17 8/22/17 8/24/17 8/26/17 8/28/17 8/30/17 9/1/17 9/3/17 9/5/17 9/7/17 9/9/17 9/11/17 9/13/17 9/15/17 9/17/17 9/19/17 18 Agency posts from the state of Florida
Nextdoor agencies across the Southeast posted about Irma First Last State Agencies Posts Replies Thanks post post 174 Total 2,194 11,158 39,108 Florida 9/1 9/17 104 1,825 9,742 29,421 Georgia 9/1 9/17 37 167 708 3,707 South Carolina 9/1 9/17 161 572 4,518 11 North Carolina 9/1 9/11 20 30 114 921 Alabama 9/5 9/11 2 11 22 541 19
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