OK Co. Social Media for Disaster ResponseThe Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security is hosting this Social Media for Disaster Training. MRC volunteers with an interest and proficiency in social media are invited to attend. TO REGISTER FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW This course focuses on the use of social media in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Participants are provided with the knowledge and skills to integrate social media into their current communication plans. The course defines social media and its uses and identifies the tools, methods, and models to properly make use of social media. Social media, when used effectively, can help people communicate and collaborate about events as they unfold. Social media can provide rapid and real-time information about events that helps to provide greater situational awareness leading to better decision making. This course provides the information and hands-on experience necessary to help participants begin developing social media disaster plans and strategies. This same training will also be offered on August 25th at OSDH but the registration links and codes are different. Event Contact: April Walker Date: August 26, 2016 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Oklahoma State Department of Health Sit. Rm. Address: 1000 NE 10th ST City: Oklahoma City State: OK |