AUCKLAND FLOODS DATA - IMPORTANT.

Where are there emergency shelters, resources, blocked / open roads, etc in Auckland?

There's now an interactive, crowd-sourced #map and #data. Anyone can add to it and use it.

Please spread the word!

http://floods.nz

#flooding #AucklandWeather #auckland #AucklandFloods

10 Image #CaptionTips from a transcriptionist:

1. Any words are better than nothing.
2. You don't need to say it's "a picture of…" screen readers will already say it's an image.
3. Start with the framing or format (i.e. close up, landscape, meme, text).
4. Think about the reason you're posting the pic and describe that first, add background details if you have time.
5. Pretend you're talking to someone on the phone and want to tell them about this cool thing you're looking at.
6. Transcribe any and all text in the image, even if it's the only thing you do.
7. If you've described the image in your post, you don't need to copy and paste it again in the caption. But again, don't leave it blank, just put something like "as described."
8. You can add small subjective notes, but don't give too much interpretation of the image in your own opinion.
9. Caption jokes are fun, as long as they still describe the image objectively.
10. Use punctuation, and capitalize words properly. A lot of us have interacted with this tech when calling customer service or talking to Siri, so keep in mind that you're writing for a computer to read, and it needs all the help it can get.

#MASTODONTIPS HUGE THREAD!

For those that joined #Mastodon and grabbed the first server they could find but would prefer to #migrate to a different one, I created a short guide on how to do this quickly and easily.
It also allows you to easily move any followers across to your new profile and leaves a redirection on your old profile for those that find it. 😁👍

And be sure to check out the threaded replies for more tips. I will continue to add more. 👍🏼
#feditips
https://youtu.be/BpI-SplOXVE

Mastodon Quick Start

So you want to join the great migration? Great!
Mastodon is a bit different. It's not owned by anyone, which is really good!
Quick Start Tips: https://mastodonmigration.wordpress.com/2023/10/12/getting-started/
Just click 'Create account' on any open server like:
https://mstdn.social
https://mas.to
https://hachyderm.io
https://infosec.exchange
https://mastodon.social
https://mastodon.online

For more options>>> https://joinmastodon.org/servers

Getting started quide: https://fedi.tips/

#FollowMeToMastodon

Via Humboldt OES:

CURRENT SITUATION

Damage assessments are underway throughout Humboldt County.
Over 70K customers are without power as of 5:45 a.m. Estimated restoration time is unavailable.
Widespread damage has been reported to roads and homes, particularly in the Eel River Valley.
Two injuries have been confirmed.

https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies

#Ferndale #Earthquake

#California #earthquake #Ferndale
#ferndaleca #ferndaleearthquake - Update by Humboldt County Sheriff

CURRENT SITUATION:
Damage assessments underway/damage reported to roads and homes in the Eel River Valley

~70K customers are without power

2 injuries confirmed