Social Media in Disaster and War March 12, 2011

Government

Social Media has changed the way that the world communicates and works at all levels of society. As Social Media gains acceptance and adoption in government and professional use, more and more cases arise where social media has made a positive impact for the public. Yet, there are obstacles that government and media face when using social media to distribute information.
City and County officials put social media communications to the test in 2010 during hurricane season. Learn how city and county information offices were able to communicate timely updates to the public. Many agencies may be wondering whether having a social media presence is a viable means of reaching out to the public during times of crisis.
Find out what works, what doesn't, and what could be done better. Find out what considerations to keep in mind when developing your agency's social media policy.

Journalism

Journalists have adapted their news gathering practices to allow them to contact people who live in war torn areas where local journalists have been silenced. Hear what journalists have learned about gathering information in hostile areas. Recently, in Egypt, we heard about the government effectively shutting down the Internet. Given the ease and impunity with which government can shut down communication, how can the media

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