Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency Preparedness and Response- https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/risks/index.html

Step 1: Go to the website and, under Risk Communication, click on “Emergency Response.”

Step 2: Read through the information on this page and then click on “Information on Specific Types of Emergencies.”

Step 3: Next, browse through this information and click on “Recent Outbreaks and Incidents.”

Step 4: Under “Select a Year,” click any from 2015 to the present.

Step 5: Choose one of the recent outbreaks for your investigation.

In your paper:

1. Identify the incident/outbreak you selected for which risk communication was essential.
2. Describe the situation that occurred and provide some statistics to display the severity of the incident.
3. What types of communication/procedures were used during this incident? Provide examples on the information that was disseminated and how it aided in resolving the situation.

Length:  2-3 pages.

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