Create a strategy memo for communicating and educating the citizens of the community that you identified in the previous week about their risk portfolio.

Assignment Guidelines

· Address the following in 2-3 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 that families and businesses should take. Generally, they are provided via the Internet (see Supporting Materials) and flyers.

· What other steps can and should emergency management officials take to encourage community preparedness? Explain in detail.

· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Reading Assignment

Erickson: Ch. 3, 4, 5

Assignment Objectives

· Create a strategic communications plan for a given scenario.