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.
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 […]
Featuring regional leaders in emergency management NEW 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. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in partnership with NEMTEC, invites you to attend […]
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 […]
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. Set in the Mile High City, the conference will […]
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 […]
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. Deepfakes. Voice cloning. Synthetic media. AI-generated misinformation. Impersonation attacks. These are no longer emerging concerns. They […]
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 […]
🤝 BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS Join IABC Great Plains and NDPIO for an evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration with fellow communications professionals! Whether you work in public information, public relations, marketing, media, or another communications role, this is a great opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and connect with others who understand the […]
This year’s Leadership Summit will be held at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin, CA on September 10 and 11. This is a great opportunity to gain those soft skills and insights to level up your current or future career! The leadership summit is two days of inspiration, strategy, and professional growth designed specifically for […]
You are invited to attend a series of virtual workshops designed to strengthen multi agency preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. Sessions will focus on operational coordination, responder safety, and effective strategic communication. Registration requires free account creation on the NIPC Events Learning Management System. This live, instructor-led session analyzes real-world radiological accidents and incidents […]
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 […]