(via the Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Registration is open for the NNLM webinar “Communicating Across the Gap: Strategies for Disaster Preparedness and Public Trust”. It will take place on Thursday, September 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration.
This session introduces practical communication strategies for public-facing professionals involved in disaster preparedness and response. Drawing from research in risk perception, trust, and decision-making, the presentation examines how professionals across the health, government, and information sectors can convey messages that foster understanding and encourage action during emergencies. Special attention will be paid to cross-sector coordination, local knowledge, and building public trust in preparation for future disasters.’
The instructor is Brett Robertson, Ph.D. He serves as Associate Professor in the College of Information and Communications (CIC) and Associate Director of the Hazards Vulnerability and Resilience Institute (HVRI) at the University of South Carolina.
The course is worth 1.00 hour of MLA CE credit under the Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) category. NNLM Region 2 is the sponsor. The webinar is part of Disaster Preparedness Forum 2025.
For more information, and to register, please go here. Registering requires having an NNLM user account. Create one here.