Communications Plan for Vulnerable Populations

Keywords / Description:

“Communications Considerations for Vulnerable Populations: Before, During and After a Disaster” provides an introduction to planning for the critical information needs of vulnerable populations in an emergency. It provides guidance on shaping messages and delivering them for particular audiences.

This document was submitted by Escambia County Health Department, FL, as part of a Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) application, and Taylor County Health Department, FL, assisted with the inclusion of this tool.

Toolkit:

PPHR Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Aging, All-Hazards, Communications/Messaging, Disability, Planning, Project Public Health Ready, Risk Communication, Vulnerable Populations

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Florida Vulnerable Populations Communications Work Group

Submitted:

11/05/2012

Modified:

11/15/2012

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