1.1. Definition of Risk Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define risk communication in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how you would explain it to a friend.

2. 2.

   What is a feedback mechanism?

   Hint

   Consider how you might respond to a message you received.

3. 3.

   What is risk communication?

   • A method of advertising
   • An exchange of risk-related information
   • A scientific study

   Hint

   Focus on the core definition.

4. 4.

   True or False: Only the sender's understanding is important in risk communication.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the importance of feedback.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive risk communication strategy for informing a community about an environmental hazard.

   Hint

   Consider how to structure your information and the best channels for communication.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a past emergency communication response and identify key failures in their risk communication.

   Hint

   Reflect on lessons learned from previous events or case studies.