On a day like today, social media plays a huge role in circulating a major event that is occuring in large parts of the country. If I hadn't known about this big snow storm, I could have easily gone onto my twitter, facebook, or even instagram, to see peoples many posts about the blizzard. The internet really can be a wonderful thing, and in this case it can help people stay informed. Without the warning of the storm people could be trapped inside their homes without water or food for days. But all thanks to the many alerts and warnings, people are clearing out the stores to stock up for the possible power outages and harsh conditions. From the technology that can detect the storms path to the phones that allow us to stay in touch, the internet can make a huge positive influence and even save lives.