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Cyber

FEMA Says That Social Media Is The Next-Generation Of Disaster Response

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, May 31st, 2013

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Social media has already demonstrated a proven track record in disaster response and social networks are frequently replacing 911 in requests for help by people during disasters, according to an infographic released yesterday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Twitter. The information released through the FEMA Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS) program says that 20 percent of survivors during a disaster contact emergency responders through social media, websites or email, while 44 percent ask online friends to contact…

Congress

Industry Groups ‘Urge’ Congress To Block Stock Buyback Restriction From Final FY ‘27 NDAA

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Congress

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Congress

Dems’ Big Night Set To Reshape Top Defense Committee Spots, As Key GOP’ers Knocked Off

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Congress

Key Defense Committee Members Face Tight Midterm Races, Including HASC GOP’ers In Virginia

As the mid-term elections near with polls showing an increasing likelihood of a switch in majority control in the House and potentially the Senate, three Virginia Republicans on the House […]