Social Media Strategies for Crisis Communications Presented at Free Webinar

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Whether it's a fast-moving snow storm, a power outage or an in-house crisis, providing your clients and business partners status updates is key to the survival of your organization.  Social media is an essential crisis communications tool, but developing an effective plan may seem like a challenging task.

Get tips on creating a crisis communications plan using social media during the Feb. 10 webinar co-hosted by Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The discussion will include:

• The value of social media and its use in crisis situations
• Simple first steps any organization can take to build their presence
• Tips on using social media to bolstering your crisis communications plan

A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Since 2009, the SBA has partnered wit Agility Recovery to offer business continuity strategies through its "PrepareMyBusiness" website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to check out past webinars and to download helpful disaster preparedness checklists.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHAT:  "Social Media and Disaster Recovery"

WHEN:  Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 – 2-3 p.m. EST

HOW:  Space is limited. Register here http://owl.li/IaOyc

Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news 
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Advisory Number: MA15-04

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SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration

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