The NWT government and city of Yellowknife are describing in tweets, Instagram messages etc. how to search key evacuation information on CPAC and CBC. The broadcast carriers have a duty to carry emergency information, but Meta and X are blocking links.

While internet access is reportedly limited in Yellowknife, residents are finding this a barrier to getting current and accurate information. Even links to CBC radio are blocked.

    • moody@lemmings.world
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      1 year ago

      The real issue is whether these apps should carry emergency alerts and information

      Should they? Absolutely. Should they be forced to? I don’t think so.

      But, it seems like an easy gesture of goodwill to do it, if there’s a system in place for it.