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FBI plans social network map alert mash-up application – BBC Posted: 26 Jan 2012 07:07 AM PST The FBI is seeking to develop an early-warning system based on material “scraped” from social networks. It says the application should provide information about possible domestic and global threats superimposed onto maps “using mash-up technology”. The bureau has asked contractors to suggest possible solutions including the estimated cost. Read More This story comes to us [...] This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information. FBI plans social network map alert mash-up application – BBC

Emergency In Your Area? Public Alerts On Google Maps Shows Warnings Posted: 26 Jan 2012 05:45 AM PST Google announced a new layer of data being added to Google Maps for public alerts. If there are emergency alerts in your area, Google will show them to you on the map, with more details on the alert.You can access it over at google.org/publicalerts. The map will load with a layer of data on top [...] This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information. Emergency In Your Area? Public Alerts On Google Maps Shows Warnings