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Proceedings of the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference Volume 2
In 2017, Manatee County Government (Florida, USA) used an untrained sign language interpreter dur... more In 2017, Manatee County Government (Florida, USA) used an untrained sign language interpreter during a media briefing on Hurricane Irma evacuation orders. The individual signed incorrectly, resulting in confusion for the community and embarrassment for the organization. This case study presents the background of accessible information in crisis management -- why and how disaster preparedness information is interpreted for the deaf community; provides the event's consequences, as well as local and global implications; and discusses ways to incorporate deaf and hard-of-hearing stakeholders and groups into existing structures and programs.
Millennials in Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Reduction, 2020
After Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) have included the exact same lessons learned ... more After Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) have included the exact same lessons learned for hundreds of disasters and thousands of exercises. They’re lessons observed and mistakes repeated again and again. This is the decade we switch the narrative.
A common practice uses funny and cute internet memes to describe natural hazards, such as hurrica... more A common practice uses funny and cute internet memes to describe natural hazards, such as hurricanes, to the general public. Emergency managers create an industry lacking credibility and seriousness when they use unrealistic and comedic scenarios to describe disasters. If people believe that hurricanes are cute and funny, they will not understand their risk and therefore will not prepare adequately.
Personas are hypothetical but realistic examples of the people your project is designed for — the... more Personas are hypothetical but realistic examples of the people your project is designed for — the end user of a product or service. Emergency management serves a variety of users: individuals, families, visitors, businesses, and organizations. Personas capture the essence of the people you seek to protect. Without consistently visualizing your end user in the development phase, your program could easily fail.
Dialysis & Transplantation, 2009
Conference Presentations by Sherilyn Burris
Disasters severely impact the access to dialysis – which requires hundreds of gallons of water pe... more Disasters severely impact the access to dialysis – which requires hundreds of gallons of water per treatment, electricity, sanitary conditions, medications, and a certified staff. This conference presentation provides education to emergency management on the special requirements of dialysis patients and facilities in disaster planning.
Presented orally at the 2018 Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference. Additional presenters: Rich... more Presented orally at the 2018 Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference. Additional presenters: Richard Halquist and Ryan Simpson.
Talks by Sherilyn Burris
Digital Analytics Power Hour #102: Data and Disasters (of the Natural Kind). Perspective is a g... more Digital Analytics Power Hour #102: Data and Disasters (of the Natural Kind).
Perspective is a good thing. We’ve all agonized about a misreported metric or an unsatisfying entry page analysis and had to remind ourselves that we’re not exactly saving lives with our work. On this episode, though, the gang actually meanders into life-and-death territory by chatting about one of the uses of data outside of the world of digital marketing and websites and eCommerce: natural disaster preparation and response. Sherilyn Burris from Cascia Consulting joins Michael, Moe, and Tim to chat about her experiences in a variety of roles in just that area, how she uses data, how the data landscape has evolved over the past 15 years, and what she has learned about communicating data to politicians, to the media, and to the general public (which has some intriguing parallels to the communication of data in digital analytics!).
Emergency Management by Design, 2018
This presentation introduces simple and effective ways to design more inclusive environments for ... more This presentation introduces simple and effective ways to design more inclusive environments for the deaf and hard of hearing community in emergency and disaster management communication plans. Use the information to evaluate and improve your own risk and crisis communication techniques.
Proceedings of the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference Volume 2
In 2017, Manatee County Government (Florida, USA) used an untrained sign language interpreter dur... more In 2017, Manatee County Government (Florida, USA) used an untrained sign language interpreter during a media briefing on Hurricane Irma evacuation orders. The individual signed incorrectly, resulting in confusion for the community and embarrassment for the organization. This case study presents the background of accessible information in crisis management -- why and how disaster preparedness information is interpreted for the deaf community; provides the event's consequences, as well as local and global implications; and discusses ways to incorporate deaf and hard-of-hearing stakeholders and groups into existing structures and programs.
Millennials in Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Reduction, 2020
After Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) have included the exact same lessons learned ... more After Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) have included the exact same lessons learned for hundreds of disasters and thousands of exercises. They’re lessons observed and mistakes repeated again and again. This is the decade we switch the narrative.
A common practice uses funny and cute internet memes to describe natural hazards, such as hurrica... more A common practice uses funny and cute internet memes to describe natural hazards, such as hurricanes, to the general public. Emergency managers create an industry lacking credibility and seriousness when they use unrealistic and comedic scenarios to describe disasters. If people believe that hurricanes are cute and funny, they will not understand their risk and therefore will not prepare adequately.
Personas are hypothetical but realistic examples of the people your project is designed for — the... more Personas are hypothetical but realistic examples of the people your project is designed for — the end user of a product or service. Emergency management serves a variety of users: individuals, families, visitors, businesses, and organizations. Personas capture the essence of the people you seek to protect. Without consistently visualizing your end user in the development phase, your program could easily fail.
Dialysis & Transplantation, 2009
Disasters severely impact the access to dialysis – which requires hundreds of gallons of water pe... more Disasters severely impact the access to dialysis – which requires hundreds of gallons of water per treatment, electricity, sanitary conditions, medications, and a certified staff. This conference presentation provides education to emergency management on the special requirements of dialysis patients and facilities in disaster planning.
Presented orally at the 2018 Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference. Additional presenters: Rich... more Presented orally at the 2018 Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference. Additional presenters: Richard Halquist and Ryan Simpson.
Digital Analytics Power Hour #102: Data and Disasters (of the Natural Kind). Perspective is a g... more Digital Analytics Power Hour #102: Data and Disasters (of the Natural Kind).
Perspective is a good thing. We’ve all agonized about a misreported metric or an unsatisfying entry page analysis and had to remind ourselves that we’re not exactly saving lives with our work. On this episode, though, the gang actually meanders into life-and-death territory by chatting about one of the uses of data outside of the world of digital marketing and websites and eCommerce: natural disaster preparation and response. Sherilyn Burris from Cascia Consulting joins Michael, Moe, and Tim to chat about her experiences in a variety of roles in just that area, how she uses data, how the data landscape has evolved over the past 15 years, and what she has learned about communicating data to politicians, to the media, and to the general public (which has some intriguing parallels to the communication of data in digital analytics!).
Emergency Management by Design, 2018
This presentation introduces simple and effective ways to design more inclusive environments for ... more This presentation introduces simple and effective ways to design more inclusive environments for the deaf and hard of hearing community in emergency and disaster management communication plans. Use the information to evaluate and improve your own risk and crisis communication techniques.