Internet & Social Media is Popular Source of Emergency Info

I recently came across this bit of information (as posted by FEMA at http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready).
When emergency managers are hesitant to embrace Social Media tactics we would be wise to remind them of this:

According to The American Red Cross, the internet - including online news sites and social media platforms - is the third most popular way for Americans to gather emergency information and let their loved ones know they are safe.