Help Shape the Future of Emergency Communication


What do you wish alerts told you during an emergency?

The University of Georgia’s Institute for Disaster Management, along with the USDA Forest Service, is seeking individuals to share feedback on emergency notifications.

We want to hear from you! Your feedback can help us improve the way emergency notifications are written and shared nationwide.

  • Friday, April 24th at 12:00 PM EDT
  • Virtual via Zoom
  • Participants will receive a $20 prepaid virtual Visa gift card. See below for more details.
  • Participation limited to 100 total registrants

Contact Austin Dobbs at austin.dobbs@uga.edu for registration information.


Why attend?

  • Help make alerts clearer, faster and more informative
  • Peek behind the scenes of crisis communications
  • Join an open, meaningful conversation
  • Let your voice be heard

Gift Card Eligibility & Distribution

Gift cards are limited and contingent upon attendance.

  • A $20 prepaid virtual Visa gift card will be provided to individuals who attend 1 (one) Fireside Chat session in full.
  • Registration and attendance are limited to 100 participants.
  • Gift cards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis based on completed attendance.
  • Participants must register in advance and attend one of the scheduled sessions to be eligible.
  • Only one gift card per person will be issued.
  • Gift cards will be distributed electronically after the session.
  • Prepaid Visa card approval and award will follow all UGA Policies, including that recipients must reside within the United States and have a valid US email address.

This list is not exhaustive, and eligibility for gift card receival is at the discretion of program personnel. Please contact austin.dobbs@uga.edu with any questions.

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