Crisis Management Resources

Here is a list of resources and tools that can assist in managing communications during a crisis:

Talk Walker has free tools that can be used for social media monitoring. You can have the bot search through multiple social media platforms and alert you to where people are talking about the keywords you ask it to search for.

The CrisisGo app has a lot of tools for educators to manage crisis situations. Through the app, educators can send out alerts to staff, students, and even first responders in case of an emergency. The app can integrate with the digital version of a school district's safety plan.

This article has some basic information on needs for communications for schools during an emergency. 
NSPRA is a great resource for connecting with other communication professionals in education. They have professional development opportunities, groups on social media, member benefits and more.


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