"One hopes that in the event of a major disaster in the first world, that organizations such as the Red Cross would establish internet connections in their emergency shelters just so people could pass brief messages via Facebook or other means."
In the USA ham radio operators are trained and prepared to work with disaster agencies to get information where it needs to go. Health and welfare information from people in the affected area is handled at a higher priority than routine traffic. We practice message handling of this nature constantly.
In addition to amateur radio organizations like ARES/RACES serving other agencies, I understand that the American Red Cross has its own communications, including hams who volunteer with them.
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