The document outlines the need for a comprehensive essay on community communication during all-hazards events, exploring goals, problems, and a scenario for presentation to a city council. It emphasizes the importance of proper training for operators, the role of a qualified public spokesperson in disseminating accurate information, and strategies to enhance local communication during crises. Recommendations for the installation, maintenance, and operation of communication equipment are also discussed, alongside the necessity of referencing sources in APA format.

1. Create an essay based on community communication
capabilities, goals, and problems.
Create a real-world scenario of an all-hazards event such as a
major fire, earthquake, or terrorist attack.
The scenario will be of your own choosing and imaginative
process, but it must be written as if it were being presented to a
local city council.
Include conclusions and recommendations for installation,
maintenance, and operation of communications equipment.
Address the human factor for communication breakdowns and
requisite training for operators.
What is the role of a public spokesperson? Explain.
What qualifications should be required for a public
spokesperson to assure accurate public information, minimize
rumors, and provide instruction for evacuation and assistance
before a predicted crisis, during an emergency, and after
returning to a normal routine? Explain.
What strategies must be implemented at the local level to
enhance communication and eliminate corresponding equipment
problems that may arise during a crisis situation? Explain.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA format.