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It’s not just frustrating, it’s life-threatening,” said Angela Oakley, a manager with the American Red Cross, who had multiple posts marked as spam during Hurricane Debby. “I’ve noticed this happening with more and more frequency, especially around disasters. It’s unfortunate, as many people rely on social media and networking connections to stay safe during emergencies.” Afraid of, as the Facebook warning says, “repeatedly breaking the rules” and losing her own page, Oakley says she’s “stopped sharing valuable information” during emergencies. She and about 10 others said they have repeatedly contested Facebook’s determinations but said they never heard back.