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Innovative Uses Of Social Media In Emergency Management, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Sep 2013

Innovative Uses Of Social Media In Emergency Management, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic

CUP Faculty Research

Information sharing between public safety organizations and communities is critical in emergency situations, especially large-scale events such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. In recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “Social media and collaborative technologies have become critical components of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.” Through the use of social media, members of the public who witness incidents can provide public safety organizations with timely, geographic-based information. This information can be used by decision-makers in planning response strategies, deploying resources in the field, and, in turn, providing updated and accurate information to the public.


Cctv Technology Handbook, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Jul 2013

Cctv Technology Handbook, Space And Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic

CUP Faculty Research

This CCTV Technology Handbook provides emergency responders, law enforcement security managers, and other security specialists with a reference to aid in planning, designing, and purchasing a CCTV system. This handbook includes a description of the capabilities and limitations of CCTV components used in security applications.


The Social Media Spectrum, Laurie J. Van Leuven Jul 2012

The Social Media Spectrum, Laurie J. Van Leuven

CUP Faculty Research

When it comes to social media practices within the realm of homeland security and emergency management, one thing is clear: There is no “one size fits all.” Every organization could be charted to fall on a different point along a diverse spectrum of possible goals, strategies, and tactics. But it may likely be an organization’s attitude, culture, and structure (not the complexity of their approach) that best determines the success rate of their efforts.


Social Media Strategies During Disasters, Laurie J. Van Leuven Jan 2012

Social Media Strategies During Disasters, Laurie J. Van Leuven

CUP Faculty Research

No abstract provided.


Social Networking For Emergency Management And Public Safety, A.M. Lesperance, M.A. Godinez, J.R. Olson Aug 2010

Social Networking For Emergency Management And Public Safety, A.M. Lesperance, M.A. Godinez, J.R. Olson

CUP Faculty Research

On March 10, 2010 the workshop titled Social Networking for Emergency Management and Public Safety was held in Seattle, WA. The objective of this workshop was to showcase ways social media networking technologies can be used to support emergency management and public safety operations. The workshop highlighted the current state of social networking and where this dynamic engagement is heading, demonstrated some of the more commonly used technologies, highlighted case studies on how these tools have been used in a variety of jurisdictions and engaged the private sector on how these tools might serve as a conduit for two way …


Optimizing Citizen Engagement During Emergencies Through Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies, Laurie J. Van Leuven Mar 2009

Optimizing Citizen Engagement During Emergencies Through Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies, Laurie J. Van Leuven

CUP Faculty Research

Emergencies and disasters create hardships for citizens. To speed up recovery, local governments need to engage with citizens in an interactive information sharing system to convey information while the incident is still developing and to help mitigate and recover from damages. Lack of effective communication can decrease public trust and engender stress and anxiety of the survivors. As service delivery becomes more complicated during an emergency, responders can also benefit from additional information from the public to increase situational awareness and better understand the challenges facing citizens. This thesis examines emergency information needs, emerging information sharing trends, and the potential …