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	Public Information Officers HHS Risk Communication Resources HHS/CDC Resources Communicating After an IND Detonation: Resource for Responders and Officials Role of Social Media Other Resources HHS Risk Communication Resources Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Reference Guide for Media (PDF - 3.5 MB, Radiation Emergencies - p. 115-126) Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Field Guide for Media Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders top of page HHS/CDC Resources Radiation Emergencies Communicating in the First Hours: Initial Communication With the Public During a Potential Terrorism Event Emergency Risk Communication Coping With a Traumatic Event: Information for the Public Radiation Information for the General Public Sheltering in Place During a Radiation Emergency Facts About Evacuation During a Radiation Emergency Dirty Bomb: Short and Extended Messages Nuclear Weapon Explosion: Short and Extended Message Dirty Bombs: Slates, B-roll, and Sound Bites for Broadcast Media Use (HHS/CDC) top of page Communicating After an IND detonation: Resource for Responders and Officials Responding to a Radiological or Nuclear Terrorism Incident: A Guide for Decision Makers (NCRP Report No. 165, Appendix B, page 124, Public Information Statements), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD, 2010. Advising the public about radiation emergencies (NCRP Commentary No. 10), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD, 1994. (PDF - 1.8 MB) Rad Resilient City, a Preparedness Checklist to Save Lives After a Nuclear Detonation (PDF - 579 KB, See Appendix C, pages 53-61) (September 27, 2011, Center for Biosecurity of UPMC) (Overview) Nuclear Detonation Preparedness - Communicating in the Immediate Aftermath (PDF - 528 KB) (US Government Interagency Nuclear Detonation Response Communications Working Group, Approved for Interim Use, September 1, 2010) top of page Role of Social Media Merchant RM, Elmer S, Lurie N. Integrating social media into emergency-preparedness efforts. N Engl J Med. 2011 Jul 28;365(4):289-91. [PubMed Citation] Crowe A. The social media manifesto: a comprehensive review of the impact of social media on emergency management. J Bus Contin Emer Plan. 2011 Feb;5(1):409-20. [PubMed Citation] Reddick C. Information technology and emergency management: preparedness and planning in US states. Disasters. 2011 Jan;35(1):45-61. [PubMed Citation] top of page Other Resources Responding to a Radiological or Nuclear Terrorism Incident: A Guide for Decision Makers (NCRP Report No. 165, Appendix B, page 124, Public Information Statements), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD, 2010. Advising the public about radiation emergencies (NCRP Commentary No. 10), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD, 1994. (PDF - 1.8 MB) Becker SM, Emergency communication and information issues in terrorism events involving radioactive materials. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(3):195-207.[PubMed Citation] Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communications Guidelines for Public Officials (HHS/SAMHSA) Nuclear Attack, News & Terrorism - Communicating in a Crisis (PDF - 112 KB) (Fact sheet from the National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) Management of terrorist events involving radioactive material (NCRP Report No. 138), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD, 2001. (See Chapter 7: Public Communication, pp. 79-90.) Communicating Radiation Risks: Crisis Communications for Emergency Responders. EPA document EPA-401-F-008, September 2007, available by contacting EPA: radiation.information@epa.gov or by phone (202)343-9290. Becker SM, Middleton SA. Improving hospital preparedness for radiological terrorism: perspectives from emergency department physicians and nurses. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2008 Oct;2(3):174-84. [PubMed Citation]   top of page

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