This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to use intermediate social media tools and techniques for situational awareness during an emergency. Participants will learn and use tools such as mapping applications, data analysis, and data mining for research and management. It aims to reach public and private sector organizations who have responsibility for conveying disaster-related information to the public or who are responsible for gathering information during and after a disaster.
The course will supplement and build upon NDPTC’s existing FEMA-certified performance-level course, PER-304 Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery, by providing more in-depth training in the use of social media for disaster management operations.
Course Requirements:
• Participants must bring Wi-Fi enabled laptop
• Participants must create a Twitter, Facebook and Instagram account prior to
attending the course
• Participants must be able to post test messages on these accounts
| Details |
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| Date(s) |
Thu. Feb 19, 2026 0800-1700
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| Location |
New Hanover County - Emergency Operations Center
230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington NC 28403
Google Map
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management |
| Primary Instructor |
FED, Direct Delivery |
| Course Length |
1 day |
| Course Hours |
8.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery (PER-304)
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
30 |
| # Open Seats |
30 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
