storytelling in sensitive situations- american red cross

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Colin Downey, Director of Communications, The American Red Cross, Western Washington Region Twitter Handle: @ColinD15 Finding the balance of what is appropriate information sharing during crisis and disaster is no perfect science. Colin will discuss how compassion, ethics and training can create a framework to allow for quick – and hopefully correct – decision making in sensitive situations.

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Storytelling in

Sensitive Situations

Colin Downey

Seven Fundamental Principles of theInternational Red Cross and

Red Cross Crescent

HumanityIndependence

Voluntary ServiceImpartiality

UnityNeutrality

Universality

Being a Good Social Citizen

Be AccurateBe Relevant

Be ConsiderateBe Transparent

Be HumanBe Compassionate

Oso Landslide

Being a Good Social Citizen

What was he getting at?

Know your organization’s mission and principles.

Prepare: Use staff and volunteer trainings to share your philosophy.

Be human.

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