The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training manual instructs, "The need to control information released to the media and public requires that the crisis plan clearly designate the person or persons responsible for this function." Historically, these sources would operate with tactics such as periodic press conferences or conference calls. Today, however, those news media report breaking news via print, radio, and television, as well as via social media. The FEMA manual is training its public relations people to be ___________.
A) Social media followers
B) Social media inactives
C) Social media creators
D) Social media observers

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The FEMA manual emphasizes the importance of controlling information released to the media and public, which includes modern platforms like social media. Therefore, it trains its public relations people to be active participants or creators on social media, to effectively manage and disseminate information.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Manual Instructs, "The