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!

Emergency Kit Video

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm

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)

Swine Flu Alert

Swine flu information can be found at the sites below. If you have symptoms or have been exposed, seek medical attention.

Today the number of KNOWN identified cases of swine flu in the US is at 20. "CDC has NOT recommended that people avoid travel at this time."

Follow RSS feed link for current CDC updates.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

CDC RSS Feed
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/createrss.asp?t=r&c=252&showall=1

US Dept of Health & Human Services (HHS)
http://hhs.gov/

Follow CDC on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/CDCemergency


Stay safe. Follow good hygiene especially washing your hands.

NOTE: The links are now working with a click. You can also Copy and Paste web address into your browser. I have figured this out. Thank you for your patience.

Emergency Contact Information

"Prepare. Plan. Stay informed." -- http://www.ready.gov/

The CDC recommends that
"If you are a member of the general public…
If you believe that you have been exposed to a biological, chemical or radiological agent, or if you believe an intentional threat will occur or is occurring, please call 911."


RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/
Phone: (202) 303 5000
Donation Hotlines: (800)-REDCROSS/ (800)-733-2767 / (800)-257-7575 (Español)

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
http://www.weather.gov/

NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration)
http://www.noaa.gov/
NOAA in Your State
http://www.legislative.noaa.gov/NIYS0107/noaainyourstate.html


FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/
Disaster Assistance: (800) 621-FEMA, TTY (800) 462-7585


CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/
Ph: (800) CDC-INFO/(800) 232-4636), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or email cdcinfo@cdc.gov. For TTY, call (888) 232-6348.
Ph: for health professional or government official: 770-488-7100


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


Flood Smart (NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program}
http://www.floodsmart.gov/
Ph: 1- 888-379-9531


Disaster Assistance
http://www.disasterhelp.gov/
Phone: (888) 333-9473
Email: sdcemoc@dhs.gov
Disaster Assistance Local Resources
http://www.disasterhelp.gov/start.shtm


Ready.gov
http://www.ready.gov/
Press Inquiries:
202-282-8010
To Order Ready Publications:
Contact the FEMA Warehouse: 1-800-480-2520
Email:ready@dhs.gov

National Guard
http://www.nationalguard.com/

Example of Twitter Emergency Info

RT @Florida_SWO: Traveling this Easter weekend in North Florida or the Big Bend? Call 511 or visit www.FL511.com before getting on the r ...about 2 hours ago from TweetDeck

RT @drjfpmd: Follow @RedCrossOKC for local updates.Phone 405-228-9500 #okfire #okfiresabout 2 hours ago from TweetDeck

@femaregion4 RT @FSUAlert: 4/10/09 9AM - View map of current & pending road closures & recommended detours due 2 flooding.: Below.. http ...about 2 hours ago from TweetDeck

RT @CDCemergency info on wildfire safety http://emergency.cdc.gov/di... #OKfireabout 2 hours ago from web

5 Twitter Techniques http://tinyurl.com/cjtkstabout 2 hours ago from web

@RedCrossOKC @femaregion6 RT@NewsOK http://newsok.com/tw/3360447 Shelters for fire evacuees in Oklahoma #OKfireabout 2 hours ago from web

Start a volunteer Medical Reserve Corps in your communityhttp://www.medicalreserveco... #medical #volunteers #emergencyabout 4 hours ago from web

Weather Radioshttp://tinyurl.com/djju26about 7 hours ago from web

Patient Handbook to Medical Care on twitter & blogtalkradio http://mypatienthandbook.co...about 11 hours ago from web


Follow @RedCrossOKC for local updates.Phone 405-228-9500 #okfire #okfiresabout 13 hours ago from TweetChat

live tv> RT @Nalora RT @NEWS9: Watch continuing coverage of Oklahoma's spreading wild fires:http://tinyurl.com/akuwkz #okfires #okfiresabout 14 hours ago from TweetChat

Medical Reserve Corps Civilian Volunteers in OK http://tinyurl.com/clm6za #OKfire #okfiresabout 14 hours ago from TweetChat

RT @patrickallmond Midwest City Evac Plans http://bit.ly/yAfM #okfires #okfiresabout 14 hours ago from TweetChat

this is good!symptom checker - put in symptoms get dxhttp://tinyurl.com/4k2lfjabout 15 hours ago from web

@newsOK KFOR live on @TWIc the Weather Channnel now - directtv ch 362 #okfiresabout 15 hours ago from TweetChat

RT @rhoegg RT @NewsOK launching a chat about #OKFires on NewsOK. I'll b throwing some updated info on there - http://www.newsok.com #okfiresabout 15 hours ago from TweetChat

@femaregion6 RT @femainfocus: RT: @okem http://tinyurl.com/dyqd4x Fire Warning Midwest City Evacuation encouraged. #OKfire #okfiresabout 15 hours ago from TweetChat


RT @RedCross: We're responding to grass fires in Oklahoma. Follow @RedCrossOKC for local updates. #okfireabout 15 hours ago from TweetDeck

Starting a Tweet Emergency Dispatch

Starting a Tweet dispatch

1. Find or set up disaster group with hashtag
(e.g #emergency, #OKfire, #NDflood, etc.)

2. Start group timeline at
www.tweetchat.com, www.search.twitter.com

3. Follow and @ or RT info from group timeline

4. Set up emergency contact info

a) Weather @NOAA @TWCi @imap @weatherusa
http://www.noaa.org/
post emergency weather alert, evacuations

b) Med @RedCross
http://www.redcross.org/
post main #, local #s & web address
e.g. Florida www.floridaredcross.org ph:

c) Govt Med @CDCemergency
http://www.cdc.gov/
post link to emergency info page by type of disaster
e.g. fire, hurricane, etc.)
e.g. Fire www.emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/wildfires/

d) Govt Help @FEMAinfocus
http://www.fema.gov/

e) National Guard info @mynationalguard

f) Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Civilians
http://www.medicalreservecorps.com/
locate your state on map, click to state, cut and paste link to Tweet
e.g. @region4mrc

g) News – local TV, radio feeds & chats (e.g. @wsvn, @news10)
post link in Tweet e.g. www.wsvn.com, www.redcrosschat.com

h)Shelter, food medical information – check Red Cross and local news

Recheck your information before and after posting for accuracy. Be sure the links work.

Be safe. Be informed. Communicate.