Guidelines for Communicating Risk to the Public

• Plan carefully and evaluate the success of your communication effort.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other credible sources.
• Accept and involve the public as a legitimate partner.
• Listen to the public's specific concerns.
• Be honest, frank, and open.

• Speak clearly and with compassion.
• Meet the needs of the media.
• Release documents tailored to the audience's knowledge level.

Relevant guidelines section(s): 6.0