**Celeb Tweets Help Emergency Planners Reach More People**
(Celebrity Twitter Is Used For Emergency Planning Research)
Researchers now study celebrity Twitter accounts. They look at how stars use the platform. The focus is on emergency situations. A new project shows this social media activity matters for public safety planning.
University scientists examined tweets during big events. They watched hurricanes, wildfires, and other crises. They tracked how information spread online. Officials often share vital alerts through government accounts. The research found a key problem. Official messages sometimes move slowly. They don’t always reach everyone quickly.
Celebrities act differently. Stars have huge follower counts. Millions see their posts instantly. When a famous person tweets about an emergency, people notice. The study saw this happen repeatedly. A celebrity warning about a storm or fire gets shared fast. It reaches people official alerts might miss.
This matters for disaster planners. Knowing how celebrities communicate helps. Emergency managers can understand public reactions better. They see which information sources people trust during chaos. The research suggests planners should watch these trends. They might find better ways to issue warnings. They could learn how to make messages spread wider and faster.
(Celebrity Twitter Is Used For Emergency Planning Research)
The goal is saving lives and property. Faster, wider-reaching alerts mean people get critical information sooner. They can evacuate faster or take shelter. The study used real Twitter data from past events. Scientists analyzed the timing and spread of posts. They compared celebrity tweets to government agency updates. The star power effect was clear. Researchers plan to share these findings with emergency agencies nationwide. They hope it leads to smarter alert systems.
