Emergencies an impact communities in an instant. Communication is key to response and recovery.  Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications (CERC) helps communicators and emergency responders better reach people with lifesaving information about disasters and other public health emergencies.

The Six Principles of CERC

• Be First
• Be Right
• Be Credible
• Express Empathy
• Promote Action
• Show Respect

For training related to CERC visit the CDC's CERC Training information page.

Additional Resources for Information

• American Red Cross
• ASPR-Disasters and Emergencies
• CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
• CDC Pandemic Flu
• Center for Domestic Preparedness
• Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Department of Homeland Security
• DHS-Threat Level Advisory
• FEMA-Tools to Recover
• Training - CDC Learning Connection
• Training - FEMA First Responder Training
• Training - National Incident Management System