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Flood Management Tool Series, Technical Document, 22. The role of the media in flood management
Communication is the imparting or exchange of information between individuals or groups through a common system of symbols, signs or behaviour (Merriam-Webster, 2013a; Oxford Dictionaries, 2013). In recent decades, different conceptual models have been developed to explain the process of human communication. One of the best representations of the flow of information in flood communication is the Interactional Communication Model proposed by Schramm (Schramm, 1954).
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Global Water Partnership ; World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Published by: WMO ; 2015Communication is the imparting or exchange of information between individuals or groups through a common system of symbols, signs or behaviour (Merriam-Webster, 2013a; Oxford Dictionaries, 2013). In recent decades, different conceptual models have been developed to explain the process of human communication. One of the best representations of the flow of information in flood communication is the Interactional Communication Model proposed by Schramm (Schramm, 1954).
Collection(s) and Series: Flood Management Tool Series, Technical Document- No. 22
Language(s): English
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Insuring against natural disaster risk in Mexico: case study
World Bank, 2013This case study is part of World Bank Treasury's financial solutions in practice series. It introduces Mexico government's initiatives, which allowed the country to move from an ex-post response to natural disasters to an ex-ante preparedness approach, through: (i) the fund for natural disasters, to which it transfers budgetary funds for disaster relief and reconstruction efforts; and (ii) an institutional framework for disaster preparedness involving risk assessment, risk reduction, the promotion of a culture of prevention, and insurance.
The paper also features Mexican sub-na ...
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Published by: World Bank ; 2013
This case study is part of World Bank Treasury's financial solutions in practice series. It introduces Mexico government's initiatives, which allowed the country to move from an ex-post response to natural disasters to an ex-ante preparedness approach, through: (i) the fund for natural disasters, to which it transfers budgetary funds for disaster relief and reconstruction efforts; and (ii) an institutional framework for disaster preparedness involving risk assessment, risk reduction, the promotion of a culture of prevention, and insurance.
The paper also features Mexican sub-national governments achievements in securing low-cost local currency financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and eliminating currency risk for themselves, the domestic development bank, and the federal government.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Hazard risk assessment or analysis ; Disaster Risk Financing, Disaster risk transfer ; Media ; Case/ Case study ; Mexico
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Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition
Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition provides emergency managers and other decision makers with background information about weather, natural hazards, and preparedness. Additional topics include risk communication, human behavior, and effective warning partnerships, as well as a desktop exercise allowing the learner to practice the types of decisions required as hazardous situations unfold. This module offers web-based content designed to address topics covered in the multi-day Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness course offered by the Federal Emergency Management ...
Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=890
Published by: The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; 2012
Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition provides emergency managers and other decision makers with background information about weather, natural hazards, and preparedness. Additional topics include risk communication, human behavior, and effective warning partnerships, as well as a desktop exercise allowing the learner to practice the types of decisions required as hazardous situations unfold. This module offers web-based content designed to address topics covered in the multi-day Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness course offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). The module also complements other onsite courses by those agencies and provides useful information for evaluating and preparing for threats from a range of weather and natural hazards.
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Format: Digital (Standard Copyright)Tags: Weather ; Meteorology ; Flood ; Hurricane ; Tsunami ; Tornado ; Thunderstorm ; Media ; Lesson/ Tutorial
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in Bulletin > Vol. 60 (1) (2011) . - p.41-43Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Russian, Spanish
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyTags: Climate ; Information management ; Media
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Published by: WMO ; 2011
Collection(s) and Series: PWS
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Russian, Spanish
Format: Hard copy (ill.)Tags: Socio-economic benefits ; National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS) ; Weather service ; User requirement ; Media ; Guide ; Service Delivery Division (SDD)
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Programa de Servicios Meteorológicos para el Público (PSMP). Guías resumidas sobre prestación de servicios
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PWS-SG, 05. Working with the Media
This summary guide is for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) staff who work with the media. It provides advice on how to approach media interviews, how to handle questions and what to do when faced with difficult situations.
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Getting your message across : Media Guide for WMO Information and Public Affairs Focal Points at National Meteorological and Hydrological Services
This “Media Guide” is designed as a working tool for WMO Information and Public Affairs focal points within NMHS to achieve the above objectives and facilitate their work of getting the weather, climate and water message out to the public at large.
This guide refers to basic concepts and approaches in dealing with the media, whether through one-on-one interviews, press conferences or briefings or by disseminating “news” via press releases or other means of communication, including the Internet. It is not aimed solely at media presenting forecasts, but also at reporters, editors and broa ...
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كيفية نقل رسالتك إلى وسائط الإعلام : دليل أجهزة الإعلام لجهات الاتصال التابعة للمنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية المعنية بالإعلام والشؤون العامة في المرافق الوطنية للأرصاد الجوية والهيدرولوجيا
وقد صمم «دليل وسائط الإعلام » هذا للاستخدام كأداة للعمل لدى جهات الاتصال المعنية بالإعلام والشؤون العامة التابعة لأعضاء المنظمة WMO لتيسير عملها في تحقيق هذه الأهداف، وفي الوصول إلى الجمهور عامة من خلال رسائلها المتعلقة بالطقس والمناخ والماء. ويشير الدليل إلى المفاهيم والنهج الأساسية في التعامل مع وسائط الإعلام سواء من خلال المقابلات الفردية أو المؤتمرات الصحفية أو الجلسات الإعلامية أو من خلال نشر الأنباء عن طريق البيانات الصحفية أو غير ذلك من وسائل الاتصال الملائمة بما في ذلك الإنترنت. ولا يستهدف الدليل مجرد مقدمي التنبؤات «وخبراء الأرصاد الجوية » بل يتوجه أيضاً إلى المراسلين الصحفيين والمحرر ...
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风云变化 广而告之 : 国家气象水文部门的 WMO信息和公共事务联络员 与媒体沟通指南
世界气象组织 (WMO) - 世界气象组织 (WMO), 2009本“媒体指南”的设计意图在于将其作为WMO信息和公共事务联络 员的一个工具,以便于他们在实现上述目标并将其有关天气、气候和水 的信息传达给广大公众。 本指南涉及与媒体交往时的基本概念和方法,无论这种交往是一 对一采访、新闻发布会或简报,还是通过新闻稿或是包括互联网在内的 其它适当沟通手段分发的新闻。本指南不仅针对预报主持人和“气象人 员”,而且也针对记者、编辑,以及从事与天气和气候事件有关的任何 普通新闻特写报道的广播制作人。由于与媒体的关系需要不断地培养, 本指南的意图还包括有利于NMHS向那些可能不具有任何重要气象和水 文专业知识的记者提供帮助。
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Comment faire passer votre message : guide médias à l’attention des responsables de l’information et des relations publiques des Services météorologiques et hydrologiques nationaux
Le présent «Guide médias» a été conçu comme outil de travail pour les responsables de l’information et des relations publiques des Membres de l’OMM. Il doit aider ces derniers à toucher un large public à travers leurs messages à caractère météorologique, climatique et hydrologique. Le Guide se réfère à des notions de base dans les relations avec les médias: interviews en tête-à-tête, conférences de presse, briefings ou diffusion de nouvelles à travers des communiqués de presse ou tout autre vecteur de communication, dont Internet. Il ne s’adresse pas uniquement aux présentateurs météo mais aus ...
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Como divulgar su mensaje : guía sobre los medios de comunicación para los coordinadores de la comunicación y las relaciones públicas de la OMM en los Servicios Meteorológicos e Hidrológicos Nacionales
Esta Guía sobre los medios de comunicación de la OMM se ha elaborado como un instrumento de trabajo para los coordinadores de la información y las relaciones públicas en los SMHN de los Miembros de la OMM a fin de alcanzar los objetivos antes mencionados y de facilitar la transmisión de información sobre el tiempo, el clima y el agua al público en general . La Guía hace referencia a conceptos y enfoques básicos de la relación con los medios de comunicación, ya sea a través de entrevistas personales, conferencias o ruedas de prensa o de la difusión de noticias mediante comunicados de prensa u o ...
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Донести свое сообщение : руководство ВМО по работе со средствами массовой информации для координаторов по вопросам информации и связям с общественностью в национальных метеорологических и гидрологических службах
Настоящее «Руководство по работе со средствами массовой информации» было разработано в качестве рабочего инструмента для координаторов по вопросам информации и связей с общественностью НМГС для достиже- ния вышеуказанных целей и содействия их работе по доведению сооб- щений о погоде, климате и воде до широких слоев населения. В настоящем Руководстве рассматриваются основные концепции и подходы по работе со средствами массовой информации (СМИ), будь то эксклюзивные интервью, пресс-конференции или брифинги, или же распространение новостей посредством пресс-релизов или других средств комм ...
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