communications and organization challenges 1

In roughly 600 words:

Why do you think effective communication in emergency response is important? Explain.
What are the most significant causes and effects of communication failure, especially under life-threatening circumstances? Explain in detail.
Consider failure as the following:
- Equipment malfunction
- Human error
- Breakdowns in language, (jargon, slang, accents)
- Communication codes
- Personal and organizational agendas
- Distrust of outsider agency personnel
What should be the role of a spokesperson? Explain.
- Why must he or she be credible to the public and the emergency responders while acting as liaison between the public and the crisis management team? Be specific.
- What significant challenges could be faced by a spokesperson? Explain.

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In 3-4 pages:

Create an essay based on community communication capabilities, goals, and problems.
- Create a real-world scenario of an all-hazards event such as a major fire, earthquake, or terrorist attack.
- The scenario will be of your own choosing and imaginative process, but it must be written as if it were being presented to a local city council.
Include conclusions and recommendations for installation, maintenance, and operation of communications equipment.
Address the human factor for communication breakdowns and requisite training for operators.
What is the role of a public spokesperson? Explain.
What qualifications should be required for a public spokesperson to assure accurate public information, minimize rumors, and provide instruction for evacuation and assistance before a predicted crisis, during an emergency, and after returning to a normal routine? Explain.
What strategies must be implemented at the local level to enhance communication and eliminate corresponding equipment problems that may arise during a crisis situation? Explain.

Be sure to reference all sources using APA format.