crisis verification

In a crisis, speed should not replace context.

This page gives short verification notes for disaster, conflict, public safety, and breaking-event claims. It favors careful wording over fast certainty.

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note 01

First pass

--Write the claim before searching.
--Check whether the image or video is old.
--Look for official public updates and local reporting.
--Avoid sharing personal details or unverified locations.

note 02

Report language

Use phrases such as visible in the footage, not independently confirmed, and source context is incomplete. These phrases protect the reader from false certainty.

note 03

What not to do

Do not identify private people, expose shelters or medical locations, or turn a public safety claim into a target list.