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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-15/
LOCATION:Winston-Salem\, NC\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-16/
LOCATION:Delaware\, OH\, Delaware\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-8/
LOCATION:Laclede County Office of Emergency Management\, 186 N. Adams\, Lebanon\, MO\, 65536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:ILEA: The Strategic PIO
DESCRIPTION:Judy Pal\, who has been on both sides of the media relations aisle\, brings perspectives from real world experiences as a PIO and as a news reporter. Judy will deliver an impactful program designed to help you with planning your message to shape your community’s perception of your department; guide you through the foundation of media relations and the interview process. You will learn the difference and importance of communicating in crisis and how to effectively use social media to support your agency’s brand.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ilea-the-strategic-pio/
LOCATION:ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law\, 5201 Democracy Drive\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION:This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident\, it is of critical importance that community leaders\, incident managers\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-11/
LOCATION:Jersey City\, NJ\, Jersey City\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-17/
LOCATION:Martinsville\, IN\, Martinsville\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-61/
LOCATION:Bedford\, TX\, Bedford\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications: Who Is Telling Your Story?
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nWhen a crisis strikes\, whether it’s a critical incident\, large-scale emergency\, public demonstration\, or natural disaster\, public safety agencies must be prepared to communicate quickly\, clearly\, and effectively. In today’s digital environment\, information spreads instantly\, and if agencies are not actively telling their story\, someone else will. \nThis one-hour TOC Briefing explores the fundamentals of effective crisis communications for public safety and government agencies. Participants will learn how to prepare for high-stakes situations\, manage messaging during rapidly evolving incidents\, and communicate with transparency and professionalism when public attention is at its highest. \nDrawing on real-world experience working with agencies across the country\, this session will provide practical guidance on how to build a crisis communication framework before an incident occurs\, strengthen relationships with media and community stakeholders\, and avoid common mistakes that can undermine credibility during critical events. \nAttendees will also gain insight into how timing\, transparency\, and consistency play a critical role in shaping public perception and maintaining trust during complex situations. \nWhether you are a Public Information Officer\, agency leader\, communications professional\, or command staff member\, this briefing will provide actionable strategies to help your organization communicate more effectively when it matters most. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \nHow to prepare a crisis communications framework before an incident occurs\nThe importance of timing\, transparency\, and message consistency during emergencies\nStrategies for communicating with the media\, community members\, and stakeholders\nHow to maintain control of the narrative in a fast-moving information environment\nCommon mistakes agencies make during crisis communications and how to avoid them\nPractical ways to strengthen community trust before\, during\, and after a crisis\nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with clear strategies for navigating crisis situations and ensuring their agency communicates with confidence\, clarity\, and credibility when it matters most. \n*Webinar Access Link will be provided 3 days prior to the training date.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/crisis-communications-who-is-telling-your-story/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/crisis-communications-who-is-telling-your-story/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="TOC Public Relations":MAILTO:info@tocpublicrelations.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:NAGC Webinar: Preparing Government Communications for the New ADA Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Government agencies play a critical role in ensuring that public information is accessible to all. With the updated ADA accessibility standards taking effect on April 24\, government communicators are uniquely positioned to lead the way in implementing clear\, inclusive\, and compliant communication practices. \nThis webinar brings together two expert speakers with extensive experience in digital accessibility\, ADA compliance\, and public-sector communication strategy. They will provide a practical\, government-focused overview of the new requirements and offer actionable guidance for integrating accessibility into daily communication workflows. \nThis session is designed for public information officers\, digital communications teams\, accessibility coordinators\, and anyone responsible for ensuring that government information is accessible\, equitable\, and compliant.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nagc-webinar-preparing-government-communications-for-the-new-ada-requirements/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/nagc-webinar-preparing-government-communications-for-the-new-ada-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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