Company
Date Published
Author
Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word count
410
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, two developers, Oliver Blank and Earl Carlson, collaborated to create 60 Second Scoop, a service that provides critical information to residents via phone calls. The solution leverages Twilio Voice technology, allowing users to access emergency updates, Twitter feeds, and other pertinent information in just 60 seconds. By utilizing home phone lines and cell phones as a common denominator, the team aimed to make information more inclusive and accessible to those affected by the disaster. Their goal is now to expand 60 Second Scoop to cities across the U.S., partnering with organizations like Neighborland to facilitate community engagement and support.