By the end of the class, the participant will: • Understand the theoretical components of risk communications. • Analyze concepts and theories of risk and risk management. • Effectively communicate competence as a reflection of self and the agency. • Evaluate the processes of decision-making. • Identify factors that promote the perception of risk. • Evaluate individual perception as a relationship to individual reality. • Learn basic rules and tips for dealing with the media and public audiences. • Practice answering tough from the media and a concerned community. • Participate in a one-on-one mock interview with emphasis on Air Quality. • . Evaluate one’s ability to handle risk communications, public and media relations.