'Plain talk' is best when dealing with disasters.
Communicating in a clear manner with local agencies during a disaster is critical to making sure your department gets what it wants, when it wants it. Here are some tips to ensure smoother communication: * Tell the agency exactly what you need for the short term - for example, six to 12 hours. * When describing your situation, include details about how it is affecting the ability of your department to function properly. * Participate in tabletop exercises and other emergency management drills so you can begin to establish an understanding with the people to whom you will talk.
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