This resource includes a bulleted summary of principles and techniques for effective media communication in a disaster or other emergency. Tips are provided on topics such as accepting the media as a legitimate partner, planning for media interactions, and speaking clearly and with compassion.

In collaboration with the Center for Risk Communication and the Drexel University Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication, the Pennsylvania Department of Health produced a series of videos on risk and crisis communication. The videos are accompanied by materials including checklists, templates, and tip sheets that can help in risk and crisis communication planning and implementation.

This web page from the Pennsylvania Department of Health has a variety of downloads with social media messages to be used for communications about different kinds of disasters. Downloads include sample messaging for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as tips for clear and effective messaging.