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Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program

Risk Communication and Public Education
Use these resources to develop tools and resources that will enable public health to communicate more accurately and effectively with the public.

Risk Communication

		Public Health Emergency Preparedness: Crisis Communications Component This guide will help educate and prepare public health planners and agencies for creating consistent and effective messaging through out all stages of the crisis communications response. It includes a literature review as well as Quick Guide and Checklist.


Public Awareness and Education
		Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza Power Point Presentation and Guide A two-fold deliverable that includes a basic educational power point presentation as well as a presentation guide with resource materials for persons wishing to gain more knowledge and awareness on the topic of avian and pandemic influenzas. This presentation can be used as a self-guided presentation or downloaded to use in a presentation format. All materials can be modified to suit different audiences, communities and needs.




		Plan to Be Safe Campaign and Training This is an educational toolkit (available in PDF) that was originally targeted to the senior citizen population. However due to the friendly format, Montgomery County launched it as a county-wide campaign in September 2005. The toolkit includes a poster with a take-away brochure which emphasizes preparing a disaster kit with at least 9 items and a tri-fold brochure. The tri-fold emphasizes a three step plan, of which preparing a disaster kit is one step. Each product within the toolkit is also available in a downloadable format that will allow for individual customization (poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure). A guidance document has been created, which provides suggestions on how the materials may be customized and instructions for printing. For training staff and others on the Plan to Be Safe Campaign a flip chart training tool has been developed. A Spanish version of the training tool is also available. For a sample hard copy please contact Montgomery APC. Plan to Be Safe Campaign materials (poster, take-away brochure and tri-fold) are now available (PDF ONLY) in 9 different languages (including English): Cambodian: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Chinese: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Farsi: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. French: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Korean: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Russian: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Spanish: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Vietnamese: Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Non-Montgomery County: Poster, take-away brochure, and tri-fold brochure. Montgomery APC launches Plan to Be Safe Campaign through local movie theaters. Check it out! (requires Windows Media Player).
		Stop the Spread! A Toolkit for Preventing the Spread of Germs in Clinics and Office Settings This tool focuses on infection control measures clinics and office settings can take to prevent the spread of germs, including influenza. It was developed to engage the medical community in pandemic flu preparedness. It has been reviewed by infection control professionals as well as those who work in offices and medical clinics. It includes office and clinic information, patient education materials and an audio slide presentation on infection control measures. It is available in CD-ROM format and materials are customizable for your local health department. Request a copy today! Check back for the downloadable version of Stop the Spread, coming soon!

Last edited: 7/2/2008