Resources

Learn how government and public safety agencies can use a unified social media command center to coordinate across departments, respond faster in emergencies, and maintain accurate, consistent communication.

Government agencies must ensure their digital communications are accessible to all residents. In the United States, requirements are established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, with technical guidance provided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). Features within a content management system (CMS), such as alt-text prompts, structured headings, color-contrast checks, and accessible templates—help agencies integrate compliance into everyday workflows. Ongoing audits, training, and updates ensure digital content remains usable, consistent, and aligned with federal accessibility standards.

Discover strategies for resident engagement, comment management, and measuring social media impact for local governments.

Discover essential best practices for government website accessibility, governance, and social media compliance.

Learn how to analyze social media data versus metrics. A guide for PIOs on how to measure social media engagement and create engaging content for your city.

Learn essential post crisis communication strategies and how to update government crisis communication plan to build long-term community trust.