The document discusses using wikis to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing during emergency response efforts across different organizations and locations. It outlines that wikis allow anyone to easily edit and update information in real-time. While wikis enable global cooperation, their success relies on communities of practice actively using and maintaining them before and during crises. The document advocates that emergency response wikis should serve as dynamic knowledge exchange centers rather than static websites in order to better prepare for and respond to situations. It raises questions about how to optimize emergency wikis and ensure their ongoing evolution meets changing needs.