REC344-4625

Public Messaging - increase the rate of dissemination, reach and effectiveness of public information and communication channels to improve the flow of critical messaging by:
1.1 review the public information and community awareness sections of the Cairns Local Disaster Management Plan with the intent of ensuring the communication strategy is being executed as intended and/or update as required. It should also identify how social media can be incorporated into the strategy and target those hard-to-reach groups that may be disengaged/isolated from traditional communication channels. Social media can be a means of addressing mis-information within the community. The review should focus on
- Section 9.2 Community Warning & Alert System and Dissemination
- Section 8.3 Community Awareness
-A.10 Public Information and Warnings Operational Plan
1.2 Continuing those community engagement activities that build public awareness of the types of hazards, increased prevalence, and impacts
1.3 Increasing engagement with the District Disaster Management Group to increase a shared understanding of support requirements in an activation, particularly related to public messaging