For a hazard mitigation town hall, which method best encourages broad participation?

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Broad participation in a hazard mitigation town hall is driven by reach and ease of participation. Mailed postcards meet residents where they are—at home—and don’t require internet access, subscription services, or a specific media habit. A tangible, easy-to-read invitation with the event details and how to participate lowers barriers and can effectively prompt people who might not engage through online channels or live-streamed formats to attend or share input. In contrast, a town hall invitation depends on people choosing to attend in person; radio ads reach many but are passive and don’t directly facilitate attendance, and an email newsletter only reaches those who subscribe and regularly check their email. Therefore, mailed postcards provide the broadest, most direct outreach to ensure higher participation.