1. A method for detecting events, comprising the steps of: storing at a first server at least one parameter for each of a plurality of indications and warnings associated with a socially disruptive event; identifying at least one information source at a second server comprising downloadable data; downloading the data at the end of a pre-determined time period; filtering the downloaded data at the first server to identify a subset of the data comprising the at least one parameter; receiving a scale value assigned to the subset of the data indicating a degree of the event; and storing an event report comprising the scale value.