As was evident in the wake of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013, the press and social media can play a very significant role in the flow of information during an emergency event. 

How do you think emergency managers can utilize these communication channels to their advantage during an emergency? How can they protect the flow of information these days in situations when confidentiality or accuracy is critical?

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Emergency managers can utilize press and social media to their advantage during an emergency in several ways 1 Rapid Dissemination of Information The press and social media are powerful tools for quic... View the full answer