Micki Olson

Micki Olson, Ph.D., is a risk communication expert who specializes in how to design alert and warning messages for risks ranging from natural hazards to public health emergencies. As a senior researcher in emergency and risk communication at the University at Albany in New York, she studies how communication shapes people’s reactions to risks. She is passionate about helping experts and public safety officials write concise, understandable, and impactful messages for the public.

Clear warnings can help residents understand their risk and protect themselves, which is especially important for small children and older adults, who are at greater risk of heat illness.
By Micki Olson
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