Hcs/320 Communication And Crisis Paper

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comunicato Communication and Crisis Paper 1 University of Phoenix Sanaz Peykari Hcs/320 Dr. Baker Communication and Crisis Paper September 10, 2012 Communication and Crisis Paper 2 On August 28, 2005 a nuclear reactor that malfunctioned, in the Three Mile Island created a release of radiation into the environment which caused a crisis. However, it drew a lot of media and created concerns in the local area. There were traditional form of technology by which was used to notify the public,…show more content…
The Red Cross is very huge that they have been dedicated to the public for having such a big organization to support families in need especially in crisis situation. The very first thing that our company would do in this situation is to contact the Red Cross to ask for their help in giving financial assistance and to attempt to help the public in need to receive anything they need such as, shelter, food, water until their life is saved and the life threatening biological agent in no longer a threat. The Red Cross also uses external communication to spread news to others who need information and are waiting to hear responses. The Red Cross always communicates externally; it specializes in using emergency response units, the government and the media as a tool for…show more content…
The Disaster Management Information System best known as (DMIS) is a web based working tool that is only accessible and available to those individuals who are working with the Red Cross (The International Federation of Red Cross, 2012). It makes information available concerning disaster situation. Some of the potential advantages and challenges with communicating within the organization and with the public and private sectors during the crisis situation could be language barriers which can help people understand things and communicate better in crisis situation so that they can also seek help. Another potential advantage is mismanagement of phone calls that but could occur in emergency situation such as, some of our phone lines could be busy while we have people calling for emergency help and the last but not least could be lack of volunteers could make thing slow. In conclusion, as a director of a Regional Emergency Management Office, I would make sure that our organization and groups prepare everything in crisis situation and know what they are suppose to do to help the public by making phone calls and sending social media to let everyone know to help the people in New Olean. I would also contact the Red Cross as soon as possible to start helping people with supplies and help
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