Essay Unit: Risk Communication and Emergency Alerting

Address the following in 4–6 pages:

• Are there existing public communication programs, processes, systems, efforts, and plans in place for the purposes of public education? What are they? Explain in detail.
• Has the effectiveness of any of these existing efforts been measured? Explain. 
  • Are they effective? Why or why not? 
• What gaps currently exist? Explain in detail. 
  • What programs, processes, systems, or efforts should be implemented to fill those gaps? Explain. 
• How do you measure the effectiveness of new or existing programs? Explain.
• Many communities and states provide recommendations that outline preparedness activities for families and businesses. Generally, they are provided via the Internet (see supporting materials) and flyers. 
  • What other steps should emergency management officials take to encourage community preparedness? Explain in detail. 
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.