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This report presents a comprehensive assessment of how risk-communication and public-health messaging strategies can be tailored to “at-risk” or vulnerable populations (e.g., older adults, persons with disabilities, persons with language or access barriers) to improve emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The authors conducted a systematic literature review, compiled existing outreach and education materials, and carried out site visits in several U.S. states to identify gaps and promising practices. Key findings include that community-based participatory approaches, use of multiple communication modes and trusted messengers, and training of responders in culturally competent risk communication can strengthen outreach to vulnerable groups — though rigorous evaluation of such strategies remains limited.

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245: $a: Analysis of Risk Communication Strategies and Approaches with At-Risk Populations to Enhance Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Final Report
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100: $a: Lisa S. Meredith & Lisa R. Shugarman & Anita Chandra & Stephanie L. Taylor & Stefanie Stern & Ellen Burke Beckjord & Andrew M. Parker & Terri Tanielian
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250: $b: RAND Corporation
250: $c: 2009
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