Using Social Media for Survival: The Plight of Flood Survivors

Abstract

This study that employed the phenomenological approach was conducted to  examine the lived experiences of flood survivors from Talisay City, Negros Occidental  who sought disaster response through social media. Six flood survivors were chosen as  the participants through purposive sampling, and the instrument used was a researcher  made interview protocol. The findings reveal the following themes: (1) different  demonstrations of nervousness; (2) effective utilization of social media; (3) active use of  social media as communication platform; and (4) evident flood damage.