Joint Information Systems
Developing and delivering coordinated interagency messages
Developing, recommending and executing public information plans and strategies
Advise on public affairs issues that could affect the incident management effort
Addressing and managing rumors and inaccurate information that could undermine public confidence
Advising the Incident Commander, Unified Command or EOC director on public information matters
Gathering, verifying, coordinating, and disseminating accurate, accessible, and timely information
Handling inquiries from the media, public and elected officials
Providing emergency public information and warnings
Conducting rumor monitoring and response
Public Information Communications Planning
Well-developed and coordinated public information, education and communications plans enable the sharing of public safety information.
This can include information such as lifesaving measures or evacuation routes.
The information communications plan can include:
Draft news releases
Media lists
Contact information for elected/appointed officials, community leaders, private sector organizations, and public service organizations
Public information communications plans should be included in training and exercises in order to prepare for actual incidents.