1. Planning risk communication

2. Why is it necessary to plan Risk Communication?
Because the planning is the basis of the Risk Communication process.
Because the lack of planning can lead to an erroneous program which will cause problems in the community.

3. Steps Seek sources of information Form a communication team
Build trust in the target public
Develop the communication plan
Establish audience priorities

4. Topics for the community to react to
Health
Safety
Economy (property values)
Environment
Others (aesthetic aspects, commercial development, political affairs)

5. Questions for the community to answer about the topics of interest to them
What is your main concern?
What kind of information do you need?
How frequently would you like to be informed and updated on this matter?
Where do you usually get your information from?

6. Questions for the community to answer about the topics of interest to them (Continued)
Does any group require special information?
How do you want to receive the information?
Which means of communication do you prefer?
Is any dialect spoken in the community?

7. Involve the community in the planning
In the process of Risk Communication a determining factor is community involvement.
It will help you gain the trust and support of the community and will provide you with important information about their concerns.

8. Assessment of Health Risk Communication
Systematic assessment will enable you to discover:
Whether you have reached the target population
Whether your messages have been effective
Whether the communication has led to a change in behavior