Countering False Information on Social Media in Disasters and Emergencies

U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 03/2018 This 20-page document examines motivations people may have for sharing false information before, during, and after disasters and emergencies; discusses underlying issues that cause false information; and offers case studies from recent disasters to illustrate the problem. Best practices for agencies to counter misinformation, rumors, and false information are detailed and categorized in this white paper, and challenges and additional considerations are presented for review. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - April 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news