MGT 318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DATE/TIME: Jan 27, 2027 08:00 AM - Jan 28, 2027 05:00 PM
Event Type: Other
Register Here: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=FP&C=MGT318&S=478
For Additional Information Contact: Aaron Alward (DC EMA) aaron.alward@douglascounty-ne.gov
Event Details:
Topics
• The nature of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and all-hazards incidents
• Implications of such incidents for the public information function
• Conducting emergency public information programs within the framework of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF)
• Integration of the Joint Information Center with the Incident Management/Unified Command system
• Approaches to working with news and social media in a disaster
• Constructing effective initial public statements
• Identifying and preparing spokespersons and experts
• Planning and conducting press conferences
• Developing an effective Crisis Communication Plan and Crisis Communication Team
• Communication objectives and action steps for each of the six phases of the crisis communication life cycle
Prerequisites
None
Recommendations
Participants are recommended to be familiar with the Incident Command System as outlined in FEMA Independent Study Program Courses IS100 and IS200.
FEMA / SID Number
Students must have a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) to attend classes. To obtain a SID, register online at: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid