Using plain language to communicate with your audience to ensure they understand your message is more important than ever in a world of constant streams of information. In a crisis, choosing your words carefully may be even more important to clearly state your message.

Resources include:

• Everyday words, terms and real life examples of plain language

• Federal plain language guidelines

• National Health Institutes health literacy initiative

• Plain language planner and translations

• Plain language checklist (printable)

In this link, the Center for Disease Control provides resources and tools to help maximize your communication efforts.