As mentioned in Chapter 1, crises .Understanding the pattern of these phases as they occur during an Ebola crisis helps to anticipate problems, predict and/or adapt to specific communication needs and communicate more effectively during each phase. Chapter 2 provides information on the stages of emergency preparedness and recommended SBCC actions to take within each phase. Remember that the primary role of SBCC during an emergency like Ebola is to engage the public, help them make informed decisions about their risk, and encourage them to respond effectively to that risk.
Click below to navigate through the successive stages of emergency preparedness and learn what is needed in each.
Pre-Crisis Stage
What to do before the epidemic
Initial Stage
What to do during the early phase of an epidemic
Maintenance Stage
Using data and social mobilization to control the ongoing epidemic
Resolution Stage
Avoiding complacency as the epidemic wanes
Evaluation Stage
Reflecting and gathering lessons learned