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Christine Prue, M.S.P.H., Ph.D.
Associate Director for Behavioral Science
Kellee Waters, E.M.P.S.
Senior Health Communication Specialist
October 23, 2019
Overcoming Message Resistance
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In a serious crisis, all affected people
• Take in information differently
• Process information differently
• Act on information differently
Communicating in a Crisis is Different
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The right message at the right time from the right person can save lives.
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Fully integrated Crisis and
Emergency Risk Communication
(CERC) helps ensure that limited
resources are managed well and
can do the most good at every
phase of an emergency response.
Six Principles of CERC
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Psychology of a Crisis
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Psychological barriers:
1. Denial
2. Fear, anxiety, confusion, dread, anger
3. Hopelessness or helplessness
What do people feel when a disaster threatens?
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Messages and Audiences
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You can better understand the needs
of your audience if you understand:
• Their relationship to the incident
• Their psychological differences
• Their demographic differences
The public will judge your
message by its
• Content
• Messenger
• Method of delivery
Understanding your Audience
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To provide the most people with the
information they need to make decisions
and take actions
Community Engagement Goal
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Any group of people associated by a common tie or
interest
“Communities” in CERC
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▪ What is most important to your community when faced
with a problem?
▪ What are specific risks and benefits associated with
different solutions?
Ask Questions
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Questions?
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Thank you.