Outspoken Hollywood actor James Woods opted to rise above his differences with Twitter CEO Jack Dempsey to call on the social media platform to develop a model to assist families during natural disasters.
Family members desperately searching for relatives missing in the raging Camp Fire in California received an unexpected assist from Woods when he allowed his Twitter feed — the Emmy Award winning actor has 1.84 million followers — to be used as a bulletin board for family members to inquire about missing loved ones.
“Posting this story in the hopes @jack and @TwitterSupport might develop a model for online volunteers to assist in future disasters,” Woods tweeted. “A simple hashtag (we used #CampFireJamesWoods) can become a central bulletin board for those desperate for info.”
Posting this story in the hopes @jack and @TwitterSupport might develop a model for online volunteers to assist in future disasters. A simple hashtag (we used #CampFireJamesWoods) can become a central bulletin board for those desperate for info. https://t.co/hif9vLbG2l
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
Here’s a tweet Woods posted that draws attention to the campaign and the hashtag created to help facilitate the effort.
The actor explained: “People can tweet info regarding missing loved ones, then my followers and I retweet it. The hashtag can then be searched.”
#MISSINGPERSON information regarding the #CampFire can be shared using this hashtag: #CampFireJamesWoods People can tweet info regarding missing loved ones, then my followers and I retweet it. The hashtag can then be searched. @BreakingNLive pic.twitter.com/aasjJDD6Ia
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
And here are a few examples of how the process is working:
#Missing: Virginia Crabb from Butte View Terrace #Paradise. She is 85 years old and lives alone with her cat. Contact Dawnene @doggietattoo #CampFire #CampFireJamesWoods https://t.co/k84hVKbN6y
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
#StillMissing: Carol and David Stephens with their young grandson, last heard from around 9am yesterday 👇Contact: @Neve69799343 #CampFire #CampFireJamesWoods https://t.co/d6A7FHxfhW
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
#Found! https://t.co/fgbfURNr5p
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
“Safe and Well” website of the @RedCross 👇#CampFire #CampfireJamesWoods https://t.co/2ie8JNIO6l
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 9, 2018
My father-in-law transported several people from Feather Canyon Retirement Residents in Paradise, CA. These two ladies have yet to make contact with relatives. They are safe in Durham. Please reach out to me if you know who these women are. #CampFire #Paradise @RealJamesWoods pic.twitter.com/29NDDOdZrw
— Linda Nystrom (she/her) (@lindatnys) November 9, 2018
With social media evolving into a toxic wasteland, Wood’s suggestion to develop a model to assist families during natural disasters is an opportunity to do something positive.
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Thursday night at a news conference that his office still has 400 welfare checks to respond to amid the devastating fire, according to the local CBS affiliate.
Dempsey has yet to respond online to Woods’ request, but here’s a sampling of other responses from those who appreciate Woods’ efforts to help desperate families.
Politics aside… as it should be in troubling times.
I must say that although I don’t agree at all with your politics, @RealJamesWoods, this was an incredible deed you did and shows how good people can really be. Last night you put the country above all else in helping these people and you deserve great appreciation for it.
— Patrick Smith (@suprnva84) November 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/suprnva84/status/1060897763964129280
Great idea, James. I just hope that people can take off the blinders and put aside their bitter, partisan bickering when things that really matter in life occur, such as this devastating fire in Northern California.
— twoplacesatonce (@twoplacesatonc1) November 9, 2018
You are a HERO James!!!!!
Thank you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone!!!— Roxanne Sims (@memawroxy) November 9, 2018
The true power of social media used for good. Well done to all those involved from a Brit with family in the area.
— Stephen Kerr (@kidcobbler) November 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/jobabs_69/status/1060877377927086083
I am truly amazed at the incredible compassion and true service to community that you have exhibited during this disaster. @RealJamesWoods you are a inspiration to all. I'm sure those in harms way are grateful for your attempts to help! You are a #Hero! #CampFireJamesWoods https://t.co/gO0fhRjfEq
— Mercury Chronicle 🇺🇸 (@MercuryReports) November 9, 2018
@jack This is a great way for Twitter to help our ng an emergency. A most excellent idea from @RealJamesWoods https://t.co/qkAvZByrOF
— Oscar's Rant (@OscarsRant) November 9, 2018
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