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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-3/
LOCATION:Omni Fort Worth Hotel\, 1300 Houston Street\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76012\, 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-39/
LOCATION:Cape May\, NJ\, Cape May\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Comms Connect NZ
DESCRIPTION:Comms Connect NZ will once again bring the very best industry experts in critical comms and public safety technology – with the conference delivering the latest technologies and applications and case studies on the likes of satellite comms\, DMR Tier 3\, PTT over cellular\, professional LTE\, AR/VR\, IoT\, private networks\, disaster response and more – to those responsible for their organisation’s critical communications. \nIf you’re a professional communications user\, a dealer\, manufacturer\, or supplier to this sector\, it’s important to seek out the very latest information\, technologies\, or solutions and to further develop industry relationships. Comms Connect NZ this year will deliver countless opportunities for you and your team to achieve these objectives. We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/comms-connect-nz/
LOCATION:Takina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre\, 50 Cable Street\, Te Aroa\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westwick-Farrow Media":MAILTO:events@comms-connect.co.nz
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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-34/
LOCATION:Flint\, MI\, Flint\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum\, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews\, write news releases\, provide information at the scene\, and how they fit into the joint information system.Ê
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-7/
LOCATION:Wiscasset\, ME\, Wiscasset\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:3CMA Decatur\, GA Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Playing the Long Game: Strategy\, Trust & Public Engagement \nIn an era of rapid change and heightened scrutiny\, government communicators are called to do more than deliver messages. We are called to manage brands\, tell our community’s story\, and strengthen the foundation of public trust. \nJoin us in Decatur\, GA on May 28 for the 3CMA Regional Conference\, Playing the Long Game: Strategy\, Trust & Public Engagement. Together\, we’ll step back from the day-to-day demands and focus on the strategic work that drives lasting impact. \nWhether you’re a seasoned communicator or early in your career\, this conference will offer fresh perspectives\, practical insights\, and valuable peer connections to help you think bigger\, plan smarter\, and engage more meaningfully with your community.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/3cma-decatur-ga-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Decatur (GA) Recreation Center\, 231 Sycamore St.\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)":MAILTO:info@3cma.org
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