Sunday, July 10, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. MDT

Socially vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by and take longer to recover from disasters, which in turn further exacerbates pre-existing inequities. In this interactive training session, we will discuss three evidence-based principles of hazard risk communication for socially vulnerable populations. We will also highlight recent case studies to explore how practitioners have applied these principles and reflect on how we might adjust traditional risk communication efforts to better serve at risk communities. This session will also offer access to free tools and resources including a bibliography, guidebook, and worksheets that explore risk communication more deeply and help to apply key concepts in practice. This training is intended for practitioners who are interested in enhancing their public communication efforts and others interested in reaching and partnering with traditionally underserved communities.