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Cory Booker has added social media to his arsenal of snowplows as the active Newark, N.J., mayor helps get his city dug out from several feet of snow from this week's storm.
Booker is using Twitter to communicate directly with residents to help get roads cleared and people who are stuck in the snow some assistance.
"I ... have a great Twitter feed, residents who are letting me know what's happening, letting me know if they need help," Booker said Tuesday evening.
"We've gotten diapers to people. Delivered food," he said. "One pregnant woman who was going into labor -- at least thought she was. We were able to get there before the ambulances could. We actually got an ambulance unstuck."
One resident posted a photo on Twitter of a city crew clearing a roadway, and thanked the mayor. "You are so welcome!" tweeted Booker. Booker has used Twitter during emergency situations before, Brenna Ehrlich noted on Mashable, a social-media-focused blog, which is a CNN Tech partner.
"Maybe there's a lesson in snowflakes," Booker said from the middle of a snow-packed street. "Individually we're a little weak, but when we stick together there's a lot of strength there."
Source: CNN
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