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6 September 2011

Social Media and Disasters

Current Uses, Future Options, and Policy Considerations

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Social Media

This report summarizes how social media have been used by emergency management officials and agencies in the US. It also examines the potential benefits, as well as the implications, of using social media in the context of emergencies and disasters.

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Bruce R Lindsay

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