Tools You Can Use

Event Response Matrix and Assessment Worksheet (WKSHEET_response_matrix_instructions_both.pdf) Event Assessment Wizard (interactive version of the matrix and worksheet.) The Event Response Matrix and Event Assessment Worksheet are tools to guide decisions about the communication response (hours of operation for a communications center, level of support, etc.) according to the event's crisis level and intensity score. When used for Pre-Event planning, it facilitates decision-making about the resources and materials needed for an actual event.
Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) Staff Planning Worksheet (WKSHEET_staff_planning.pdf) A worksheet for identifying potential staff members and their training needs related to an emergency risk communication plan.
ERC Needs Assessment Checklist (CKCRIT_needs_assessment.pdf) A comprehensive checklist to help assess your organization's preparedness for responding to the communication needs during an emergency.
Media List Planning Worksheet (WKSHEET_media_list_planning.pdf) A worksheet for planning emergency risk communication with the community media.
Emergency Risk Communication Team Functions: Roles and Pre-Planning Questions all_functions.htm
Contains a list of the role each team or function performs, the questions to ask during the Pre-Event phase, and a link to the sample assignment sheet.
Emergency Risk Communication Evaluation Planning Worksheet (WKSHEET_evaluation_planning.pdf) A worksheet for planning the evaluation of an emergency risk communication effort against its objectives.
Emergency Risk Communication Objectives Worksheet (WKSHEET_CommObj_develop.pdf) A worksheet to aid in the development of objectives for a specific emergency risk communication effort.
Emergency Risk Communication Quick Planning Worksheet (WKSHEET_quick_planner.pdf) A worksheet to aid in the quick planning of emergency risk communication once an event has occurred.
Event Immediate Checklist
Emergency Risk Communication Strategies Planning Worksheet (WKSHEET_Strategies_Planning.pdf) A worksheet for planning emergency risk communication strategies and the key players and techniques needed to implement those strategies. For an example see WKSHEET_Strategies_Planning_sample.pdf.
Equipment and Supplies List (CKBOX_equipment_supplies.pdf) A checklist for identifying equipment and supplies needed to operate an emergency communications center.
Notification/Coordination Roster (TEMPL_notification_roster.pdf) A list of potential agencies and groups to be notified of the event.
Other Resources List (CKBOX_other_resources.pdf) A checklist for other resources that may be needed for emergency risk communication.