; (B) are validated by social, behavioral, risk, and communications science, taking into account the importance of methods that support reproduction and replication of scientific studies, use of rigorous statistical analyses, and, as applicable, data analysis supported by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies; (C) account for the needs of various demographics, vulnerable populations, and geographic regions; (D) account for the differences between various types of hazardous weather or water events; (E) respond to the needs of Federal, State, and local government partners and media partners; and (F) account for necessary changes in the infrastructure, technology, and protocols for developing and disseminating watches and warnings. (7) Coordination In carrying out this section, the Program shall coordinate with the following: (A) Federal partners, including National Laboratories, cooperative institutes, and regional integrated sciences and assessments programs. (B) State and local government partners. (C) Tribal governments. (D) Institutions of higher education or a consortia thereof. (E) Media partners. (8) Timeliness and consistency The Program shall develop best practices and guidance for ensuring timely and consistent communications across public facing platforms that disseminate information related to hazardous weather or water events. . (b) Table of contents Section 1(b) of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 is amended by amending the item relating to section 406 to read as follows: Sec. 406. Hazardous Weather or Water Event Risk Communication. . 403. Hazard communication research and engagement Section 406 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–25