In this course, participants will learn to recognize communities with heightened vulnerability and identify their specific needs, build trust, and create effective communication strategies. Participants will learn practical techniques for developing messages and delivering them to increase their effectiveness when collaborating with trusted organizations within the community. Finally, participants will ensure the messages are tailored to address specific needs among the community members. By completing this course, participants will gain hands-on experience through performance-based activities and the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate environmental and weather-related risks among the whole community.

Emergency managers, urban planners, state, local, tribal, and territorial government (SLTT) leadership, first

responders, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, public health officials, councils of government, public information officers