Prof Amisha Mehta interview: effective risk and warnings

Cathy Buck, Disaster Management Coordinator at the Sunshine Coast Counci, interviews Prof Amisha Mehta from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC and Queensland University of Technology about her effective risk and warnings during natural hazards research.

• 01:13 What is the best language to use that is not going to cause panic but is going to give a strong directive to the public?
• 04:10 Was there any conflict in the communication and messages between the different states?
• 06:06 How can you effectively use the media to your advantage?
• 09:07 Do we need to work with media to send more positive messages about what we want people to do rather than what they shouldn't do?
• 10:14 Is there one type of media that you found people are using as a more trusted source?
• 12:07 What are your top tips for someone developing messages for their community?
• 16:08 Is it important to have a consistent face as a source of communication?