Expert Round Table on Social Media and Risk Communication during Times of Crisis

Social media is transforming how we communicate during times of crisis. This has immediate implications for planning for and responding to seasonal and pandemic influenza. Check out the new resources below to help in your communications efforts.

Webinars: Experts in public health, technology and risk communications recently presented tips and insights on using social media and new technology to improve seasonal and pandemic flu communications. View Social Media and Technology Breakthroughs for H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Communications

Expert Round Table: APHA and partners hosted a round table of experts in 2009 to discuss trends and identify opportunities for using social media to better prepare for and respond to emergencies. View the special report below for key recommendations and tips for establishing best practices.

 **SPECIAL REPORT**
Expert Round Table on Social Media and Risk Communication During Times of Crisis: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities

• Social Media Primer
• Survey Results: How Are Organizations Using Social Media

• YouTube videos
• A Q&A with the keynote speaker, Amanda Ripley

News Coverage of Round Table:

• Government Executive's FedBlog: Crisis 2.0
• Federal Times' FedLine Blog: Nuts about social media at HHS
• Federal News Radio:
  • Interview with Dr. Georges Benjamin, American Public Health Association
  • Interview with John Shea, Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Interview with Nathan Huebner, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• WTTG Fox 5 News: News anchor and Reporter Brian Bolter

 Cosponsors: 

• American Public Health Association
• Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
• George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 
• International Association of Emergency Managers
• National Assocation of Government Communicators