News Advisory
PRESS OFFICE
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Advisory Date: April 2, 2013
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Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
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Advisory Number: MA13-06
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Get Tips on Using Social Media for Disaster Recovery
Crisis Communications Strategies offered during Free
SBA/Agility Webinar
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane
Sandy battered the Northeast, emergency managers, utility companies and the
public relied on social media to share updates on the path of the storm, where
shelters would be located, and how to connect with local and federal recovery
services. While social media has become an essential information tool in the
midst of a crisis for first responders, many business owners have yet to
develop a social media plan to keep their clients and employees in the loop in
the event of a disaster.
Organizations typically use
online tools to promote their products and services, but it’s a good idea to
consider social media as a useful business continuity resource.
Get tips on best practices for
creating a crisis communications plan using social media during the April 9
webinar hosted by Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
The SBA has partnered with
Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness”
website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org
to access previous webinars and for additional preparedness tips.
The SBA provides disaster
recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters,
private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHAT:
“Social Media and Disaster Recovery” - A presentation from Agility CEO Bob
Boyd, followed by a question and answer session.
WHEN: Tuesday,
April 9, 2013 - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT
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Mark D. Gibson
Georgia District Public Affairs
U.S. Small Business Administration
P.404.331.0100 (Ext. 2 1 5)
F.202-481-0697
