NC State has developed crisis communications resources and hands-on materials to help growers be prepared for and handle a crisis situation, which might include an outbreak of a food-borne illness, a workplace accident or a natural disaster.

Crisis Management

Crisis Preparedness Training

Food Safety Culture – Crisis Communication

Working with the News Media

Crisis Communications Plans

Cooperative Extension agents can find additional materials, including the full N.C. Cooperative Extension and N.C. State University crisis communication plans, in the Agent Resources section.

Growers and others can contact a local Cooperative Extension agent with questions or for more information.