1.2. Risk Communication Process

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about how government and authorities share hazard information.

2. 2.

   Name one common misconception about disaster preparedness.

   Hint

   Consider the attitudes people have towards their own preparedness.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of risk communication?

   • To inform the public
   • To promote fear
   • To increase funding

   Hint

   Remember the core purpose of communication.

4. 4.

   True or False: People always interpret disaster risk messages correctly.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how people might view risks differently.

5. 5.

   Design a risk communication plan for a coastal town prone to hurricanes. What elements would you include to ensure effectiveness?

   Hint

   Think about the most effective ways to reach and engage the community.

6. 6.

   Critique a real-life case where risk communication failed during a disaster response. What were the main issues?

   Hint

   Look for instances where communities were caught off-guard.