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.

Resources

Evaluating Tabletop Exercise Effectiveness

Evaluating Tabletop Exercise Effectiveness

FEMA developed a standardized program that includes common terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. Read about alternative options and actions.