CUP Faculty Research
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
9-1-2013
Abstract
Information sharing between public safety organizations and communities is critical in emergency situations, especially large-scale events such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. In recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “Social media and collaborative technologies have become critical components of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.” Through the use of social media, members of the public who witness incidents can provide public safety organizations with timely, geographic-based information. This information can be used by decision-makers in planning response strategies, deploying resources in the field, and, in turn, providing updated and accurate information to the public.
Recommended Citation
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, "Innovative Uses of Social Media in Emergency Management" (2013). CUP Faculty Research. 49.
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cup_commons_faculty/49
Source
CU Commons -- Homeland Security and Emergency Management Faculty Research