Social Media In Emergency

Communication is the number one vital sign during an emergency.  Television and radio, especially local, are major resources in getting the word out to the masses.  The internet has become a useful emergency tool as well.  In addition to viewing morre timely information, there is public communication via social media.  Using this properly can be very effective.  "The Use of Social Media in Disaster Recovery" shows exactly how this can be most effectively utilized:
http://extension.missouri.edu/greene/documents/PlansReports/using%20social%20media%20in%20disasters.pdf

Wildfire Resources

Links to information on wildfires:

SCDHEC: General Information
http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/baq/WildfireInformation

OSHA Protocols for Businesses: Safety & Evacuation
http://www.osha.gov/dts/wildfires/index.html

American Psychological Association: Mental Recovery
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/wildfire.aspx


Stay safe!

Flood Resources

CDC Emergency Preparedness for Flood, Hurricane, Wildfires and more
http://emergency.cdc.gov/

Flood Smart (NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program}
http://www.floodsmart.gov/
Phone: 1-888-379-9531/ 1-800-427-5593
Email: FloodSmart@dhs.gov

Disaster Assistance
http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)/ 1-800-462-7585 (TTY),
Email: DAIP@dhs.gov

FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/
Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY), 

Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.cruzrojaamericana.org/
Phone: 1-800-733-2767/ 1-800-303-5000/ 1-800-257-7575 (Español)

Red Cross Blog & Updates
http://www.redcrosschat.org/

Red Cross Information - State, Local, Blog, Phone

State and local Red Cross offices
http://www.redcross.org/cgi-bin/chapts-new.asp

Red Cross main link
http://www.redcross.org/

Red Cross Blog & Updates
http://www.redcrosschat.org/

Red Cross on Twitter
http://redcrosschat.org/twitter/
http://twitter.com/RedCross

Red Cross Phone
call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Español)