Apply theories of social capital to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in various communities and organizations. Identify key social networks within a community and create detailed maps that illustrate the relationships and influence of these networks. Identify and engage key leaders within social networks to facilitate more effective disaster management and community engagement strategies. Develop strategies to overcome barriers to population engagement and effectively communicate with diverse community groups. Create strategies to build and maintain trust between emergency management organizations and the communities they serve. Develop and deliver effective crisis communication strategies that leverage social capital to improve message reception and community response.