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This was a screenshot of a post that was found on Google+. It focused on the topic of the President of the United States being involved in what is taking place currently in California. I think that this is a great example to display because the wildfires that are occurring truly is a National issue despite it taking place solely in one state. It contributes to people's understanding of the issue because people want to know that this serious matter is being looked after in a serious way. As well, especially by seeing videos and hearing interviews, people are able to understand what is the plan moving forward. I found most social media platforms that I searched for this topic on had many posts about the President and his actions.

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This is a link to a video which was found on Periscope. Periscope has accounts, e.g. ABC News, who shows live updates about the California wildfires. I think this element is a very useful tool especially because it delivers clear, relevant, and useful information about the wildfires in a way that is convenient for people. Some people might not have television so it is difficult to see videos unless they wait to see them updated on YouTube later. It contributes to the understanding because it provides videos of the fires, interviews, and other useful information that may help educate people within California and people watching from the outside in real-time. I found that this social media element was very similar to Facebook and Google+ because it focused on the factual updates about the issue. This platform focused more on general news rather than people's opinions which were found more on Twitter.

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ABC News (@ABC). All the news and information you need to see, curated by the @ABC News team. http://abcnews.com

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This is a written tweet that was posted as a reply to the President of the United States' tweet. President Trump had made a comment about preventing the wildfires and someone wrote back a reply that relates right to climate change and global warming, which many people know are two topics the President openly does not believe in. I believe tweets like this shed a new perspective on the current issues taking place and how they might be related to many other issues that take place in the world as well. Many social media platforms have posted about the President or about the wildfires in general but I found Twitter was one of the only ones that had a strong emphasis on the wildfires relating to climate change/global warming and a strong emphasis on how the President is not understanding the situation in California whatsoever.

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This is a heartbreaking image which was found on Facebook in regards to the current issue.  Much like with many other social media platforms, I believe that by showing this subject in a visual manner, people are more likely to understand the severity of the current issue. This is only a photo with a small caption, but that I believe is enough to really add value to what is taking place. I believe this photo adds insight to the fact that people, young children included, had to grab what they could and ran as fast as they could to safety. Many people left behind their home, most of their possessions, and priceless memories. When I see a photo like this, I can't help but wonder who this tricycle belonged to, how many happy days they spent with it or if they even got a chance to use it, and how their lives will be going forward.

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This is an image from an Instagram account post I looked up when I looked in the top posts for the hashtag #californiawildfire. This post shows images of animals that have been negatively impacted by the recent California wildfires. We think about all the people that are being impacted when we see news posted, but it is important to keep in mind all the animals, both wild and domestic that are at risk too. This example of the different animals really helps further show the impact the fires have created. I’ve noticed that Instagram is a great tool to view a variety of perspectives about an issue. Some platforms only talk about certain points of view but I believe since Instagram has such a large community of different members, by using this platform, you are able to understand the many issues accompanying the wildfires all at once.

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The following link leads to a video I found posted on Reddit. I chose to add this video because it adds an example of a bit of hope and positivity amongst the chaos occurring. I found many social media platforms showing the obvious overwhelming negatives however when I came across this video which included an uninjured, visibly grateful cat, and a smiling man it really created a new insight that there is hope and that there are good things also occurring despite the devastation. It definitely contributes to this issue by allowing people to see small acts of kindness and hope and then perhaps develop a bit of hope in themselves about the wildfires.

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r/gifs - Firefighter rescues cat from wildfire in Paradise, Califormia

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r/gifs: Funny, animated gifs - your favorite computer file type! Officially pronounced with a hard "J"

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This is a link to a YouTube video which has a bit of explanation of what is happening in California but it also contains real-life conversations with people who live in areas that are currently being rampaged by the wildfires. I personally believe that videos, especially YouTube videos are some of the best social media formats to get information across to people. I feel that this YouTube video really contributes to the understanding of the California wildfires because it allows people to connect to the issue on a deeper level. It’s one thing for people to read stories of real-life accounts, but it is another thing to see real people being interviewed, their emotions, and where they are living. I think it helps people feel more empathetic towards the issue that is taking place and helps them understand truly how big and serious of an impact this issue has on a large number of human lives.

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The Town Devastated By The Deadliest Wildfire In California's History (HBO)

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Brown, D. (2018, November 12). California Wildfire deadliest and Most Destructive in State History. Retrieved from https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/11/12/fire-n12.html

Dowd, K. (2018, November 15). How did the Camp Fire Start? Retrieved from https://www.sfgate.com/california-wildfires/article/cause-butte-county-california-wildfire-source-13395622.php

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This is a video from Twitter which shows various clips of the aftermath and devastation of the recent fires. This video shows streets within California where the houses and other buildings have all been completely burned down. All that is left is a vague outline of where each structure once stood. I feel by showing the images of all the houses burned down, this video really demonstrates one of the most serious aspects of this current issue. We hear about people losing their homes and lives in tragic events, but to actually see the mass loss in this video really puts it into perspective. I believe it causes you to step back and think and it gives an example of how this fire is impacting us humans.

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Wildfires in California have displaced thousands of people, who have now lost everything. https://t.co/INbQFiNFvN

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This link would take you right to the California Smoke Blog. Within this blog, it explains and visually shows the different levels of wildfire smoke across different areas of California. It also shows areas within California that have a high risk of fire potential. I believe this social media element helps contribute to the understanding of the current issue in many ways. We are hearing about how much the fires and smoke has spread by way of numbers; this blog post however shows multiple visuals of how large the wildfires truly are in comparison to a map of the state of California. It really helps with understanding the issue for people who are more visual learners and it can also help people in surrounding areas know safe and unsafe areas, where family is, etc.

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The Butte County Air Quality Management District Air Pollution Control Officer and the Butte County Public Health Officer are issuing this updated Joint Air Quality Advisory to notify the public about continued widespread wildfire smoke impacts in Butte County due to the Camp Fire. Unhealthy to Very unhealthy conditions are possible throughout most of Butte County today through this weekend while the fire remains active. Smoke levels are expected to be the highest near the active fire, immediately downwind of the fire area, and within and downwind of canyon drainages.
The major air pollutant of concern is fine particulate matter also known as PM2.5. While all persons may experience varying degrees of symptoms, the more sensitive individuals, such as the young, the elderly, pregnant women, smokers, and those with respiratory conditions are of greatest risk for experiencing more aggravated symptoms which may include, but are not limited to coughing, watery and itchy eyes, and difficulty in breathing.

Persons experiencing questionable or severe symptoms should seek professional medical advice and treatment. The following actions are recommended as needed in areas impacted by smoke:

* Limit outdoor exertion, especially children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions;

* If your child shows signs of compromised breathing or has respiratory conditions, follow your doctor's directions regarding medicines and asthma management plans. Call your doctor if symptoms worsen;

* Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible in buildings and vehicles.

* Avoid the use of non-HEPA paper face mask filters which are not capable of filtering extra fine particulates. If you must wear a mask outdoors, be sure it is rated N-95 or better and be sure it is fitted properly;

* Check or replace air conditioner filters. Use the air conditioner on the recirculate setting. Use HVAC filters with a rating of MERV-8 or better. MERV 12 and 13 offer the best protection;

* Avoid breathing in accumulated or airborne ash. Also avoid skin contact with accumulated ash, especially children and pets. Please do not use leaf blowers to clean ash.

This notification will remain in effect while the Camp Fire remains active. Outdoor residential burning is currently prohibited by CalFire. More information including access to air quality data is available at www.bcaqmd.org or www.butteairquality.com. Questions may be directed to 530-332-9400 during regular business hours.

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The Butte County Air Quality Management District Air Pollution Control Officer and the Butte County Public Health Officer are issuing this updated Joint Air Quality Advisory to notify the public about continued widespread wildfire smoke impacts in Butte County due to the Camp Fire.

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I took this screenshot from a grouping of videos on Snapchat. Within these videos it showed various clips of people donating and collecting different items to help individuals impacted by the wildfires. It also showed various drop off locations where people might bring items to donate or come to volunteer. Since Snapchat is so widely used by many people and is easy to use, it acts as a great resource to communicate information. As well, within the research I’ve done, I noticed a lot of social media elements only show the facts or basic coverage of the issue. This is one of the only forms of social media that is showing ways in which the “average” person can help in this situation rather than just sit back and watch it unfold.