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Food plant explosion tests burn center’s surge plan

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September 1, 2009

For University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals in Chapel Hill, a previous industrial accident paved the way for a smoother emergency response when a massive plant explosion occurred.

A major subplot of the response is the growing role of social networking Web sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in hospital communication with staff members and the public during emergencies.


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