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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-32/
LOCATION:Lubbock\, TX\, Lubbock\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together
DESCRIPTION:Featuring regional leaders in emergency management \n\n\n\n\nNEW ENGLAND PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT: Navigating the Storm Together is a two-day event for emergency management professionals. The event will take place from September 9 – 10\, 2026\, each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nThe Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)\, in partnership with NEMTEC\, invites you to attend the New England Preparedness Summit. Join regional professionals and leaders to strengthen collaboration\, share best practices\, and enhance preparedness across New England. \nThis Summit will offer general sessions and workshops for attendees. A detailed agenda will be shared to registered participants two weeks prior to the start of the Summit.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/new-england-preparedness-summit-2026-navigating-the-storm-together/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, Worcester\, MA\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
DESCRIPTION:Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC):  This course will emphasize the design and function of a Joint Information Centers (JIC) and offers the course participants a hands-on experience on how to form an effective public information team to respond to crises. Course participants will be assigned positions in a JIC with real-time roleplay experience in workshop activities and exercises designed to deliver an effective situational response. In addition to JIC organization development\, emphasis will be placed on using current social media methodologies and practical communication principles. \nThis course is intended for graduates of CSTI’s Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) course\, L0105 Public Information Basics\, Media Relations\, and Intermediate PIO courses. Experiential knowledge will also be considered for acceptance.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/joint-information-center-concepts-jicc-2/
LOCATION:LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, 8501 South Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2026 3CMA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher. This year’s theme\, Peak Performance – Achieving New Heights in Local Government Communications\, celebrates the drive\, creativity and resilience that define our profession. \nSet in the Mile High City\, the conference will bring together colleagues from across the country to talk candidly about what’s working\, what’s changing and what’s next. Attendees can expect a mix of general sessions\, hands-on workshops\, timely breakout discussions and networking opportunities that offer real tools and takeaways — highlighting what it takes to operate at the highest level strategically\, creatively and collaboratively. \nFrom staying ahead of emerging technology and evolving public expectations to strengthening community trust and sharpening your storytelling\, this year’s program is designed to help communicators elevate their everyday work. Whether your goal is to improve crisis communication\, build stronger teams\, streamline processes or rethink your digital approach\, you’ll find sessions designed to help you climb a little higher. \nJoin us in Denver to learn\, connect and trade ideas with peers who understand the peaks and valleys of the profession. When communicators perform at their best\, our communities benefit — and that’s a summit worth reaching.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-3cma-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center\, 650 15th Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)":MAILTO:info@3cma.org
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SUMMARY:MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
DESCRIPTION:This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership\, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome is to develop individual and jurisdictional action plans to guide improved preparedness and emergency response. \nAvailable Case Studies: \n\nHurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast\nMayhem at Mandalay Bay\nThe Camp Fire: Crisis in California
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-340-crisis-leadership-a-community-case-study-7/
LOCATION:Chipley\, FL\, Chipley\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Trust Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Crisis Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way public sector organizations operate\, communicate\, and respond to crises. It is also creating new threats capable of damaging public trust\, disrupting operations\, influencing public perception\, and challenging leadership decision-making at unprecedented speed. \n\nDeepfakes. Voice cloning. Synthetic media. AI-generated misinformation. Impersonation attacks. These are no longer emerging concerns. They are real-world threats that have already targeted government agencies\, public officials\, law enforcement organizations\, and public safety leaders across the country. \nThe challenge facing today’s executives is not simply identifying these threats. It is making sound decisions when facts are uncertain\, information is moving at the speed of social media\, and public confidence hangs in the balance. \nThis highly interactive executive-level program provides practical strategies for recognizing AI-driven threats\, assessing risk\, making informed decisions\, and leading organizations through incidents where trust itself becomes the target. Participants will examine real-world examples\, learn a structured decision-making framework\, and develop response strategies designed specifically for public sector organizations. \nRather than focusing on technology alone\, this course examines the leadership challenges created by artificial intelligence and provides actionable tools that executives can immediately apply within their organizations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/trust-under-attack-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-crisis-leadership/
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ORGANIZER;CN="JGPR Academy":MAILTO:info@jgpracademy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T140000
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SUMMARY:Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce a Community of Practice webinar\, “Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs” will be hosted on September 9th\, 2026. This webinar continues the peer-to-peer learning\, social science insights\, and technical discussions initiated through the When Minutes Matter Technical Assistance Workshops. This 90-minute webinar will feature two guest speakers addressing the topics of new improvements to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) and effective message design in WEAs. \nAustin Randazzo is a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau\, Federal Communications Commission.  He oversees the Bureau’s work on emergency alerting\, network reliability\, and cybersecurity. Mr. Austin Randazzo will be presenting on “Wireless Emergency Alerts: Upcoming Improvements and New Opportunities.” \nAmanda Savitt is an emergency management analyst with Argonne National Laboratory’s Decision and Infrastructure Sciences Division. She supports FEMA projects through extensive disaster research. Dr. Amanda Savitt will be presenting on “Effective Message Design in Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).” \nThe Alert and Warning Community of Practice provides emergency managers and alert and warning practitioners with a dedicated space to learn\, share best practices\, and address emerging challenges. These meetings allow participants to gain new insights\, discuss current issues\, and exchange valuable knowledge with peers. Through this collaborative environment\, members enhance their skills and build connections that support improvement in their alert and warning programs. \nThis meeting is open to any individuals with a role in communicating emergency protective action guidance to the public.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/reaching-a-broader-audience-updates-and-effective-message-design-in-weas/
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