The much-anticipated Virtual Social Media Working Group (VSMWG) report, Using Social Media for Enhanced Situaitional Awareness and Decision Support, was released on July 1.

From FirstResponder.gov:

"The report introduces ways social media platforms can be used for situational awareness in public safety. It addresses various challenges associated with the use of social media for situational awareness, the integration of social media within the operational environment, and identifies areas requiring further consideration, research, and development."

Access the report on our Resources page, or head to www.firstresponder.gov to read more about the report.