Assignment

For this Case Assignment, you will be using the CDC Risk Communication resource provided in your required readings section.

Step 1: Go to the website and, under Risk Communication, click on "Emergency Preparedness and Response."

Step 2: Read through the information on this page and then click on "Information on Specific Types of Emergencies."

Step 3: Next, browse through this information and click on "Recent Outbreaks and Incidents."

Step 4: Under "Select a Year," click any from 2015 to the present.

Step 5: Choose one of the recent outbreaks for your investigation.

In your paper:

Identify the incident/outbreak you selected for which risk communication was essential.

Describe the situation that occurred and provide some statistics to display the severity of the incident.

What types of communication/procedures were used during this incident? Provide examples on the information that was disseminated and how it aided in resolving the situation.

Length: 2-3 pages.