Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: A Risk Communication Perspective

Sponsored by: Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services

Training Registration

Note - registration is free but seating is limited

Date - July 14, 2008 (add to calendar)
Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication: Pandemic Influenza

Sharon KD Hoskins, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Location - InterContinental Houston (map)

Complimentary lunch and parking will be provided.

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Date - July 21, 2008 (add to calendar)
Joint Information Center Training

Chuck Wolf, Media Consultants, Inc.

Location - InterContinental Houston (map)

Complimentary lunch and parking will be provided.

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Event Agenda - July 14, 2008

Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: The Risk Communication

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC)

Presenters:	Sharon KD Hoskins, MPH Public Affairs Specialist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
7:30am	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00am	Welcoming Remarks
8:10am	CERC: Introduction/Principles
9:30am	Break
9:45am	CERC: Messages/Audience
11:00am	Break
11:15am	CERC: Community Hardiness
12:00pm	Luncheon Presenter: Michael W. "Mac" McClendon Chief, Office of Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Management Coordinator Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
1:00pm	CERC: Stigma/Loss & Bereavement
2:30pm	Break
2:45pm	CERC: Your Crisis Communication Plan
3:45pm	Wrap-up/Closing Remarks