This Guide provides practical guidance for governments regarding how to effectively communicate with communities during the recovery phase following an emergency. It explains how to identify communication needs, and presents “best fit” communication methods and strategies to deploy to support Disaster Recovery Frameworks (DRF) and recovery strategies. The Guide is divided into six sections, as follows: SECTION 1 Good Practice Principles for Effective Communication SECTION 2 Barriers to Effective Communication SECTION 3 How to Identify Communication Needs during Recovery SECTION 4 Communication Methods for Recovery Planning and Operations SECTION 5 Developing a Communication Plan SECTION 6 Key Take-away Messages