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Author Walker, Denise C.

Title Mass notification and crisis communications : planning, preparedness, and systems / Denise C. Walker
Published Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 528 pages) : illustrations
Contents Ch. 1. History of communications -- ch. 2. Disaster communications : two-way conversations -- ch. 3. Dynamics of communications and concepts of operations -- ch. 4. Challenges to effective communications -- ch. 5. Changing realities in emergency communications -- ch. 6. Emergency communications framework -- ch. 7. A crisis occurs ... now what? -- ch. 8. International, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, systems, plans, and structures -- ch. 9. Ripple effect of social media and social networking -- ch. 10. Solutions : some solutions are better than none -- ch. 11. Learning your systems requirements -- ch. 12. Picking a solution that fits -- ch. 13. Effective communication plans -- ch. 14. Getting the message right the first time -- ch. 15. Prepare to prosper -- ch. 16. Conclusions
Summary Mass communication in the midst of a crisis must be done in a targeted and timely manner to mitigate the impact and ultimately save lives. Based on sound research, real-world case studies, and the author's own experiences, Mass Notification and Crisis Communications: Planning, Preparedness, and Systems helps emergency planning professionals create a crisis communications plan that works by establishing upfront relationships with responders, enacting protocols, and utilizing technology to effectively message the intended audience. Providing communication best practices to professionals, the boo
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Emergency management.
Emergency communication systems.
Risk communication.
Crisis management.
Communication.
Medical emergencies.
Misinformation.
Disaster Planning
Communication
Emergencies
Civil Defense -- organization & administration
Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems -- organization & administration
disaster planning.
communication (function)
communication functions.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mobile & Wireless Communications.
Medical emergencies
Communication
Crisis management
Emergency communication systems
Emergency management
Risk communication
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011041794
ISBN 9781439874394
1439874395
1280122781
9781280122781
9781466554146
1466554142
0429251564
9780429251566
9786613526649
6613526649