Communication following an event or disaster is important to the recovery effort. Depending on the nature of the event, communication and public information related to the event will potentially need to continue for months or years. The communications mission is to deliver accurate information in a timely manner, with an emphasis on saving or protecting lives and property.

The community should utilize all communication strategies as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS). As you may recall, these strategies were reviewed in the IS-552 course, The Public Works Role in Emergency Management.

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