
	Preparing for a Radiation Emergency: Environmental Protection Agency The uncertainty and fear surrounding radiation makes communicating in the early, critical stages of a radiation emergency difficult. Understanding this complexity, the Consortium created Communication Radiation Risks: Crisis Communications Guide for Emergency Responders. The guide, based on proven risk and crisis communications strategies, is a resource for emergency responders and federal, state, and local officials to use when explaining radiation risks and safety precautions to the public. The Consortium also conducted several Message Mapping and spokesperson training workshops to train EPA personnel on the best principles and practices of effective risk communication.

Preparing for a Radiation Emergency:

Environmental Protection Agency

The uncertainty and fear surrounding radiation makes communicating in the early, critical stages of a radiation emergency difficult. Understanding this complexity, the Consortium created Communication Radiation Risks: Crisis Communications Guide for Emergency Responders. The guide, based on proven risk and crisis communications strategies, is a resource for emergency responders and federal, state, and local officials to use when explaining radiation risks and safety precautions to the public. The Consortium also conducted several Message Mapping and spokesperson training workshops to train EPA personnel on the best principles and practices of effective risk communication.