Public Information Officer

This course is intended for Public Information Officers PIOs) who are new to the field or have had limited experience carrying out their PIO duties, as well as for those individuals who have been assigned PIO responsibilities as an additional duty. The course emphasis is on the basic skills and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interviews. A media panel, with representatives from TV, radio, and press is usually featured at each class.