Safety group says social media can help families connect during disasters

Text messaging, Twitter and social networking Web sites could help families stay in touch in the wake of a disaster, a national safety group said. The Safe America Foundation announced a campaign to train families about alternate ways of staying in touch if traditional communication methods are not working. The Atlanta-based group is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on this "Drill Down for Safety" program to make people more aware of communication options during an emergency.