Create a strategy memo for communicating and educating the citizens of the community that you identified in the previous week about their risk portfolio.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 1,000 words:
  • Are there existing public communication programs, processes, systems, efforts, and plans in place for the purposes of public education? What are they? Explain in detail.
  • Has the effectiveness of any of these existing efforts been measured? Explain.
    • Are they effective? Why or why not?
  • What gaps currently exist? Explain in detail.
    • What programs, processes, systems, or efforts should be implemented to fill those gaps? Explain.
  • How do you measure the effectiveness of new or existing programs? Explain.
  • Many communities and states provide recommendations that outline preparedness activities that families and businesses should take. Generally, they are provided via the Internet (see Supporting Materials) and flyers.
    • What other steps can and should emergency management officials take to encourage community preparedness? Explain in detail.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.