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Topic
NEMA EMPowerment Webinar Series: Navigating Crisis Communication: Lessons from North Carolina's Response to Hurricane Helene
Date & Time
Selected Sessions:
Jan 16, 2025 02:00 PM
Description
On Thursday, January 16, join Kevin Sur, Communications Director at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security, for an insightful discussion featuring Sarah Lewis Peel, Communications Project Manager for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and Brian Haines, Senior External Affairs Specialist at the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management. Together, they'll share firsthand stories and strategies from North Carolina's response to Hurricane Helene, focusing on the critical role of messaging in times of crisis.
Speakers:
• Kevin Sur, Illinois Emergency Management Agency
• SarahLewis Peel, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Brian Haines, North Carolina Department of Emergency Management
In this must-attend webinar, you'll explore the powerful partnership between emergency management and public health agencies, uncovering the most effective strategies for communicating with diverse communities. Learn how to craft clear, concise warnings, provide actionable response instructions, and build trust in your messaging. With practical tips on leveraging communication tools and ensuring accessibility, this session will equip you with the knowledge to enhance your organization's preparedness and response efforts, ensuring your messages resonate and drive action during critical moments. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your crisis communication skills and make a real impact!
NEMA's EMpowerment Series seeks to showcase experts in emergency management, offer a platform to share knowledge, and create opportunities for interaction and an exchange of ideas.