Written for public administration officials, emergency managers, evacuation coordinators, and community leaders at the local and national level in the US and around the world, this guide
addresses pre-disaster communication, especially how to inform communities about disaster risk factors, response plans, and emergency procedures. Using a systems approach drawn from the
successes of the public health sector, Coppola, an independent consultant in emergency management, and Maloney (communication, Michigan State U.) provide the tools needed to plan, design, fund,
and carry out public disaster preparedness efforts, as well as evaluate outcomes. Brief case studies of several emergency management public education programs are provided at the end.
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