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QUESTIONS

 1. Which competencies described in the Appendix does this case demonstrate? 

2. What communication issues do immigrant communities face (especially those with LEP) that can affect their response in emergencies? 

3. Which actions do agencies or organizations take that can encumber effective communication and engagement of diverse popula tions during an emergency? 

4. What are ways that organizations can coordinate messages during emergencies?

 5. What roles do data and mapping of diverse population characteristics and community assets play in planning for and responding to wildfires and other emergency events? 6. What should be the public health responsibility in coordinating and facilitating communication response to wildfires affecting diverse communities? 

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