GOOGLESCHOLAR: CRJ assignment 4

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Allied American University

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PART I

Directions: Watch the following United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) video that describes a public information campaign in Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7CRrFyxP_g. Answer the following questions.

  • What are the benefits a program like this may have over a traditional government program?
  • What are the risks of a program like this?
  • What aspects of the communication protocols and systems that have been established in the United States would be effective in a Haiti-like response? Explain.
  • Which aspects would not be practical or effective? Explain.
  • How does the UNICEF communication plan presented in the video align with the five critical assumptions for a successful communication strategy outlined in your text? Explain your answer.

PART II

Directions: Based on your review of the DHS “National Emergency Communications Plan” (see link at the end of the Lecture Notes) write a summary report on its main points. Please ensure that your report is at least 1.5 pages in length, using 12-point font and double spacing. Be sure to cite any sources you use. Please visit the Academic Resource Center for concise guidelines on APA format.