Is Social Media the Key to Effective Communication During Campus Emergencies?

http://socialnetworkingnews.org/is-social-media-the-key-to-effective-communication-during-campus-emergencies/

The widespread popularity of social media and associated mobile apps, especially among young people, has potential in public safety, a new study finds.

Use of such sites as Facebook and Twitter has become so significant that universities should strongly consider utilizing them to spread information during campus emergencies, according to a study from the University at Buffalo School of Management called Factors impacting the adoption of social network sites for emergency notification purposes in universities.

Source: www.govtech.com

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