W10 Effective Global Communication During an Emergency

The geopolitical climate and related communication strategies continue to evolve. Building public trust today is more critical than ever. In the spirit of openness and transparency, government and industry communicators must be prepared to disseminate timely and accurate information to all stakeholders, using all available communications tools, especially during crises and emergencies. A panel representing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the news media, academia and international experts will discuss the most effective communications strategies, including the use of social media as a primary communications vehicle.

• Kathryn Brock, Director, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC

   

• Introductory Remarks
  Kathryn Brock, Director, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC
• Sensemaking to Build Public Trust and Team Resilience in Crisis and Emergency Communications
  Peter Kaiser, Crisis Communication Advisor, Incident and Emergency Center, International Atomic Energy Agency
• Effective Global Communications During an Emergency
  David Castelveter, Office Director, OPA/NRC
• Ben Weiss, Reporter, Courthouse News Services
• Reflections on Risk Communication
  Kathryn Higley, Interim Director, Center for Quantitative Life Sciences, Oregon State University
• Communication Challenges
  Agnieszka Makosa, Spokesperson and Chief Expert, National Atomic Energy Agency of Poland
• Establishment of Communication with the Public and Authorities at the War Time
  Roman Khalenko, Deputy Head of Nuclear Installation Safety Directorate, Head of Operational Safety Division, State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine

• James Anderson, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Policy & Oversight Branch, Division of Preparedness & Response, NSIR/NRC e-mail: James.Anderson@nrc.gov