Editorial

摘要

This special issue presents the following:rn1. Some experiences in the usage of social software during crises by a wide range of stakeholdersrn2. Some studies on the processes adopted by stakeholders to collaborate in emergency management activitiesrn3. Two critical evaluations of some stakeholders' behaviour in the use of social networks during emergencies.rnAll the presented papers highlight the opportunities of improving the quality of emergency management by means of collaborative technologies. Indeed, the proposed tools and methods allow a more effective sharing of information and the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders in decision-making activities.