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Traci Park to Present Closing Session at Risk Management Educational Forum

Traci Park, Los Angeles City Councilmember for District 11, will be the closing speaker at the 30^th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum. In the session, she will explore the critical role of communication during regional emergencies, using the 2024 Los Angeles area wildfires as a case study.

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The wildfires presented a unique communications challenge, requiring swift, accurate messaging to ensure public safety and minimize panic. Park will share insights on prioritizing information dissemination, ensuring that essential messages are delivered effectively without overwhelming stakeholders.

As crises unfold, the ability to balance urgency with clarity is essential. Councilmember Park will guide attendees through best practices for informing the public while managing priorities in real time. The session will highlight techniques such as issuing timely updates, leveraging social media, and coordinating with local authorities and media outlets—all vital tools for maintaining transparency and public trust.

Attendees will leave with actionable tools to strengthen their crisis communication plans and enhance their ability to lead during moments of uncertainty.

This year’s Forum, titled Class of ’95: Not So Clueless About Risk, will be held at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad from October 1 through 3, 2025. For questions about the Forum, please send us an email.

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