Ever struggle to explain something complex? Do you find it hard to develop effective outreach materials for a variety of audiences? Good communication habits can help you translate data into shared knowledge and action. This presentation will review best practices for effective communication, including tailoring messages, leveraging social media and digital tools, using plain language, and creating 508 compliant outreach products. It will also touch on different communication needs for day-to-day outreach versus during a disaster event. This presentation will discuss tools to build relationships and trust, help educate and inform the public, promote action, and support a healthy floodplain management program through clear messaging.

 
Please join us on September 10th from 12-1 PM EST to hear this informative talk from Celinda Adair, a Senior Planner with AtkinsRéalis. 
 

Celinda has 18 years of experience in floodplain management, community planning, hazard mitigation, and outreach and training. She is a former State NFIP Coordinator for the State of Oregon, FEMA Risk MAP program coordinator for the State of Montana, and CRS Coordinator and Planner for Thurston County, Washington. She also has extensive experience conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to local communities and state floodplain management programs. Celinda has developed a broad range of guidance documents, templates, model floodplain ordinances, and specialized outreach and training tools that are currently used by local, state, and FEMA floodplain management staff. Celinda is also the Region 10 Regional Director for the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).


One hour of CFM Continuing Education Credit (CEC) is available for those who answer the poll question and provide their contact information. 

To register for this event, use the following link: GA DNR Lunch and Learn - Rivers Meander, But Your Message Should Not: Communication Tips For Floodplain Management Professionals | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams