With so many different social media apps that are out there, radio programs, and tv listings it is really difficult these days to figure out how big of an audience your information can reach. Multiple agencies are on facebook, twitter, myspace for frequent updates on keeping you safe as well as your local news, then sometimes severe weather updates in the corner of your television screens.
Information has dramatically changed in so many ways, so quickly, the actual printed newspaper is becoming obsolete very quickly. Many news papers are online with online editions and some have totally scrapped the paper print aspect of the business already.
Me, I do keep up on local events in my community as it is important. Not just the local community, but also I am aware of upcoming weather and incidents that may require the attention and knowledge of what is going on around me. Do I have feeds on twitter from different law enforcement agencies...yes, as well as facebook. But the one program that I have found to get much use out of that is still in the dark is NIXLE.
Nixle to me is almost like a twitter, but the feeds come from your local law enforcement agencies giving out important information. This could mean if severe weather is approaching they'll send out a message and you could read it on the site or have it sent to your phone sms. The local law enforcement agencies informs the community on important events and keeping the community in the loop on what is going on in their city. Also, for those who have children, school districts are on it as well, so it is encouraged to use NIXLE. It is a free program to use and participate in, and very useful. Most of the people in Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, EMS, as well as your local Emergency Response Teams are on Nixle to stay updated, and we all encourage you to become and stay informed as well.
Visit: www.nixle.com - sign up, it's free and it could save your life.
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