Crisis Emergency Risk Communications (CERC): The First 48 Hours Checklist

This Crisis Emergency Risk Communications (CERC) document, produced by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a guide for the first 48 hours after an emergency. This checklist prioritizes communication to stakeholders, outlining procedures for notification of internal chains of command and pertinent government agencies as well

Last modified: August 12, 2024