[Community-service] FEMA? yes, there's an app for them, too!

[Darian Smith]

FEMA has developed some apps to help you get ready the next time  the
unexpected hits.
 http://www.fema.gov/help/social_media.shtm



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Official FEMA Accounts

We utilize numerous digital communication channels and tools as part
of our mission to provide information to the public before, during,
and after a disaster.
This page outlines all of our official communication accounts and
resources and why we use them.

FEMA's mobile resources include a mobile website, smartphone app, and
text messages.

Mobile Website -
m.fema.gov

The mobile website allows the public to easily access preparedness and
disaster-related information directly on their smartphone. The site
also includes
a registration form that the public can fill out to apply for disaster
assistance after a Presidential declaration.

FEMA App (app for mobile devices)

The FEMA App contains disaster safety tips, interactive lists for
storing your emergency kit emergency meeting location information, and
a map with shelters
and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The app is free to download
through your smart phone provider’s app store:

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• Android devices
• Apple devices
• Blackberry version 6 (coming soon)
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Read the
FEMA App Terms of Use
 (further down the page).

FEMA Text Messages

Use your cell phone’s text messaging capability to receive text
message updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).

Here are basic commands to get started:

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• To signup to receive monthly preparedness tips: text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA)
• To unsubscribe (at any time): text STOP to 43362 (4FEMA)
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To search for Shelters or Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs):
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• Text SHELTER and your Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA)
Before you go to a shelter, always check with your local emergency
management agency for availability & services.
• Text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA)
Searching for shelters or Disaster Recovery Centers will not add you
to a list. Think of it like doing a search on the Internet.
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Important Notes for your Safety:
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• For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.
• FEMA’s text message number is 43362. If you receive a text message
from another number and they say they are from FEMA, disregard it and
report it to
the authorities if you feel it is warranted.
• FEMA will not solicit info, ask for personal information, or ask you
to donate money to FEMA.
• If you have any questions about FEMA Text Message updates, please
don't hesitate to email us:
fema-new-media at dhs.gov
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FEMA Blog -
blog.fema.gov

The blog provides a place for agency senior leaders to discuss the
current topics of the day. It encourages open conversation and is open
to user comments.


Tools on FEMA.gov
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• RSS/Data Feeds -
www.fema.gov/help/rss.shtm
RSS/data feeds automatically provide the public with updated
information as soon as it's available.

• Widgets -
www.fema.gov/help/widgets
Widgets provide information through web-based graphical interfaces.
The public can place the widgets on their personal websites, allowing
their visitors
to see information that we provide.

• Multimedia Library -
www.fema.gov/medialibrary
The Multimedia Library has all of our videos, photos, and audio files
in one location.
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Email Updates -
www.fema.gov/help/getemail.shtm

Email updates provide information to the public directly in their
inbox. We never send unsolicited emails and the public can choose
which updates they would
like to receive. Our email updates are provided by a third-party
company called GovDelivery.

Challenge.gov -
www.challenge.gov/fema

The website allows the public to submit solutions for specific
challenges posted by FEMA and other federal agencies.

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Official FEMA Accounts on Third Party Social Media Sites

We are providing the following links to FEMA's presence on other third
party sites for your reference. FEMA does not endorse any
non-government websites,
companies or applications.

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• YouTube -
www.youtube.com/fema
A social media website that allows us to provide information to the
public using videos.

• IdeaScale -
fema.ideascale.com
An online collaboration website that allows the public to contribute
and comment on different conversations and topics.

• Facebook -
www.facebook.com/fema
A social media website that allows us to provide information
(including photos and videos) and interact with the public in a
two-way conversation.

• Facebook: Alabama Emergency Management Agency and FEMA -
www.facebook.com/AlabamaEMA
A joint Facebook page created by the Alabama Emergency Management
Agency and FEMA to provide information and interact with the people of
Alabama to support
the recovery efforts after the tornadoes and severe weather.

• Twitter & TwitPic
Twitter is microblog service (
twitter.com/fema
) that allows us to provide information and interact with the public
in a two-way conversation via short messages (in 140 characters), just
like text messages.
TwitPic is a photo social media site that allow us to provide pictures
to the public via Twitter and the web. (
twitpic.com/photos/CraigatFEMA)

This is a list of all of our Twitter accounts:

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• Administrator Craig Fugate -
twitter.com/CraigatFEMA

• FEMA -
twitter.com/fema

• Ready -
twitter.com/ReadydotGov
The Ready Campaign is designed to educate and empower Americans to
prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made
disasters.
www.ready.gov

• Citizen Corps -
twitter.com/citizen_corps
Citizen Corps helps coordinate volunteer activities that will make our
communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any
emergency situation.

www.citizencorps.gov

• U.S. Fire Administration -
twitter.com/usfire
The U.S. Fire Administration provides national leadership to foster a
solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in
prevention,
preparedness, and response.
www.usfa.dhs.gov

• Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) -
twitter.com/femalro
The Louisiana Recovery Office serves LA communities recovering from
hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
LRO on FEMA.gov

• Region 1 -
twitter.com/femaregion1
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (
Region 1 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 2 -
twitter.com/femaregion2
New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (
Region 2 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 3 -
twitter.com/femaregion3
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and
W. Virginia (
Region 3 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 4 -
twitter.com/femaregion4
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, N. Carolina, S.
Carolina and Tennessee (
Region 4 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 5 -
twitter.com/femaregion5
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin (
Region 5 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 6 -
twitter.com/femaregion6
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (
Region 6 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 7 -
twitter.com/femaregion7
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska (
Region 7 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 8 -
twitter.com/femaregion8
Colorado, Montana, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Utah and Wyoming (
Region 8 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 9 -
twitter.com/femaregion9
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam,
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall
Islands, and Federated
States of Micronesia (
Region 9 on FEMA.gov)

• Region 10 -
twitter.com/femaregion10
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington (
Region 10 on FEMA.gov)

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• Google Books
We are using the Google Books digital library to share publications
with stakeholders so we can provide published content in a free online
format that
is easy to access.

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If you think FEMA should use other third party sites or communications
tools, then please contact us at
FEMA-New-Media at dhs.gov.

Please see our
privacy policy
 to learn about privacy with new media tools.

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FEMA App Terms of Use

By downloading the FEMA App, the user agrees to the following terms:

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1. FEMA will make all reasonable attempts to keep this App bug free
and up –to date. However, this App and all information, content, and
materials included
on or otherwise made available to you through this App are provided by
FEMA on an "as is" and "as available" basis. FEMA makes no
representations or warranties
of any kind express or implied, as to the operation of this site or
the information, content, or materials included on or otherwise made
available to you
through this App. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at
your own risk. To the full extent permissible, by applicable Federal
law, FEMA disclaim
all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. FEMA does
not warrant that this App, information, content, or materials included
on or otherwise made available to you through this App are free of
viruses or other
harmful components. FEMA will not be liable for any damages of any
kind arising from the use of this App from any information, content,
or materials, included
on or otherwise made available to you through this App, including, but
not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and
consequential damages.


2. FEMA does not see, collect, or store any data you enter into the
App. Any and all information you enter into the App is stored on your
device and not
on FEMA’s website or server. As such, FEMA is not responsible for any
damages resulting from the loss or theft of that information.

3. FEMA does use Bing Maps (FEMA does not endorse any non-Federal
government entities or products) on this App. While Microsoft has
advised FEMA that they
do not collect any personal information, they do collect the number of
times a map is accessed via the mapping feature on the FEMA App, This
information
is not shared with FEMA. FEMA is not responsible for any information
collected by Microsoft.

4. While FEMA does not charge for the use of this App normal carrier
data fees may apply. Please consult your carrier to discuss any
charges related to
the use of this App.

5. FEMA is a Federal Government entity and as such does not endorse
any non-Federal US Government entities. You may not use this App or
any of the information
in this App to imply that FEMA endorse you or your organization.

6. This App should not be used to contact FEMA during an emergency. If
you are in need of emergency assistance please contact 9-1-1. If you
need to register
for FEMA assistance please visit the FEMA mobile site at
m.fema.gov.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, 26-Oct-2011 11:06:54 EDT

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Darian Smith

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.