Social Media in Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery

Social media has become an essential source of information before, during, and after disasters. Social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr—instantaneous, far-reaching, and interactive—have become the convergence point for a range of information sources, dialogues, and dynamic content. This article discusses the use of social media in disaster preparation, response, and recovery. Suggestions are made on how transportation agencies can best harness the power of this technology.

• Record URL:
  http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/169547.aspx
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• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07386826
• Authors:
  • Kaufman, Sarah M
• Publication Date: 2013-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 26-27
• Serial:
  • TR News
  • Issue Number: 287
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0738-6826

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communication; Disaster preparedness; Disaster relief; Emergency management; Public information programs; Social media; Transportation departments
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General); I70: Traffic and Transport;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01496020
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 23 2013 1:44PM