From 9/11 anniversaries to hurricanes to earthquakes to power outages and much more, recent events are causing us to consider how our new technologies impact our behavior in emergency situations. Technology, especially mobile technology like smart phones, has obvious benefits in emergencies and disasters, but our reliance on technology has raised a whole new set of issues. In this episode, we discuss how new technology is changing our behavior and expectations in emergencies, what lessons we have learned and practical tips people have shared, and preparation and planning lawyers and the legal profession should consider.
Link to the episode: Technology in a Time of Emergency
Segment 1: Technology in a Time of Emergency
- Emergency and Disaster Apps
- Emergency Distress Beacon App - iPhone
- Send My Location – Android
- Disaster Alert Network – iPhone/iPad
- Disaster Alert – Android
- Practical Learning and Resources
- ZAGG Sparq – Power for your iDevice
- Tips for Working Through a Power Outage in the iPad Era
- Discovery Recovery and Business Continuity – Law Practice Management Resources
- April 2011 Law Practice Today on Disaster Planning
- Legal Technology Resource Center Disaster Recovery Resources
Segment 2: Revisiting
In response to our last episode, The 2011 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey Says…, one listener responded with the question about whether IT is forcing technology choices for lawyers, or are lawyers keeping IT from bringing in new technology. We briefly address this question.
Segment 3: Parting Shots
- Tom’s new favorite iPad notetaking app – Noteshelf – and the Wacom Bamboo Stylus (Amazon link)
- Dennis on The Unbillable Hour Podcast – Listening to Learn – Legal Podcasts as Educational Tools
- Ready.gov (link above)
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