Friday

Twitter = Lifesaver?

After recently going through a very interesting storm #Sandy here on the right coast, it is easy to see why social media, specifically Twitter/Facebook is probably never going away - IT HAS PURPOSE. 

Finally, not only do we get visibility into peoples personal lives (which is normally a little TMI), but we now have direct access to emergency management groups, local goverment officials and departments, national weather servies, etc.  Here were my favorites for the last storm and a good idea to either grab an app or join twitter...

Apps for your Smartphone
 - Hurricane app - great for before, during, and after a storm
 - Redcross first-aid app - good info source
 - Local Power Company App
 - Local Media Outlet - news organization
 - National News (pick your poison)
 - Twitter / Facebook

Follows on Twitter or Likes on Facebook
 - National Hurrican Center
 - At least 2 of your local and regional media outlets (any more and you get way too much info overlapping)
 - The Governor
 - Local Dept of Transportation
 - State News reporter (I would pick 2)
 - Local Hospital(s)
 - State Police Dept
 - Power Company
 - Fire Company

Facebook is good - but twitter is more real time and easier to use in my opinion.

As usual please send your topic requests to matt@delawareinsurance.net, and thanks to those who have submitted.  Make it a great day!

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