Medical Disaster Management

What are some of the consequences a locality might face by not having a pre-planned public notification system in place? How could you convince a local government of the necessities of such a system and what would you do to show that public notification (and even education) needs to be a priority?Find a news article and message map it then attach it in this weeks discussion area. If you cannot find a good article then make up a public health message of your choosing for an emergency of your choice.