2. Introduction to Disaster Risk Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the role of a sender in disaster risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about who informs people about dangers.

2. 2.

   Who are the receivers in risk communication?

   Hint

   Consider who needs the information provided by senders.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of disaster risk communication?

   • Inform about risks
   • Change perceptions
   • Encourage gossip

   Hint

   Think about why specific information is communicated.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk communication involves only sharing factual information without a goal.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the purpose behind communication.

5. 5.

   Propose a risk communication strategy for a community facing recurrent flooding.

   Hint

   Consider all forms of communication available.

6. 6.

   Evaluate an existing risk communication campaign and suggest improvements.

   Hint

   What might communities misunderstand based on existing messages?