Communicating in the First Hours
Nuclear Weapons: Short and Extended Messages
These short and extended messages can be used by public health officials during the first hours after a suspected nuclear weapon emergency. The short messages include essential information to help minimize the immediate risk to the public from an attack. The extended messages also include general information that can be used as a resource for officials in developing messages tailored to a specific situation.
Page last modified May 14, 2007
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- Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service (CCHIS)
National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)
Division of Health Communication and Marketing (DHCM)
Emergency Communication System (ECS)