Risk Communication and Emergency Alerting

Address the following in 2-3 pages: For the Chicago area
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.

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RISK PORTFOLIO STRATEGY MEMO
TO: Citizens of Chicago Community
Re: Communication and education about Chicago’s risk portfolio
This memo provides a brief description of the risk portfolio of the people living and visiting Chicago.
Risk portfolio strategy
There are many risks that Chicago area faces ranging from natural ones to the ones caused by human failure or human-made. During the rainy season, there are frequent floods especially in the in the southwest suburbs.

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