Examining Twitter Content of State Emergency Management During Hurricane Joaquin

Authors

Adam M. Rainear, University Of Connecticut
Kenneth A. Lachlan, University Of Connecticut
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, University of Connecticut
Christina DeVoss, John Carroll UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Publication Title

Communication Research Report

Abstract

Those tasked with disseminating life-protecting messages during crises have many factors to consider. Social media sites have become an information source for individuals during these times, and more research is needed examining the use of specific message strategies by emergency management agencies that may elicit attention and retransmission. This study examines Twitter content concerning Hurricane Joaquin. Content analysis of tweets from state emergency management accounts was performed to provide an overview of the content and stylistic elements used in tweets associated with the event. The findings are discussed in the context of both past research on the matter and implications for emergency management agencies responding to high-consequence events.

Recommended Citation

Rainear, Adam M.; Lachlan, Kenneth A.; Oeldorf-Hirsch, Anne; and DeVoss, Christina, "Examining Twitter Content of State Emergency Management During Hurricane Joaquin" (2018). 2018 Faculty Bibliography. 84.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2018/84

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