Social Media and Emergency Response

Last week, I participated in a conference call meeting of a social media planning group for the Department of Homeland Security.  I have been a humble member of this dedicated group for over a year, and am always impressed with ...

I woke up in the middle of the night last week after a wickedly bad dream.  I don’t remember much. But, one thing I do remember is one of my sons said; “Dad, you are now irrelevant.” Perhaps my sub-conscious ...

Sunday’s apocalyptic tornado that tore through the heart and soul of Joplin, Missouri is a historic tragedy that has likely forever changed the city’s fabric.  I’m writing this knowing that search and rescue efforts continue, and the death toll will ...

The explosion of social media and the demand for instant news continually amazes me.  The shift in power in controlling and sharing information from the media/government to “the people” has been swift and in many cases disruptive.   The landscape of ...