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Join us as we have a conversation with New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell. We’ll explore her history creating the department’s first external affairs division and upcoming preparedness efforts for the FIFA World Cup and hurricane season.
Effective communication is a key ingredient in every area of utility operations. In this one-day workshop hosted by the Joint Public Information Officers (PIO) Committee, you’ll get practical tips and hear case studies on communication planning, crisis communications, and community engagement. Plus, get insight from utility communication pros from across the state. Don’t miss it! […]
This course is a 16-hour training which will provide participants an opportunity to apply advanced public interview/information skills. Focusing on the PIO interview and public speaking capabilities, participants will experience on-camera presentations, radio broadcasts, newsprint, periodicals, and social media communications using current best practices in the industry.
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.
Week 2: E0393: Executive Public Information Management
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 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of […]
About The Course High-quality photography and video are powerful tools for public safety agencies, strengthening communication, community engagement, recruitment efforts, and overall brand perception. This immersive three-day workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to confidently capture and produce professional-grade photo and video content using DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Led by experienced […]
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.
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part time PIO’s, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as PIO, both in the proactive / advocacy times and crisis/emergency response.
The field of alerts and warnings is rapidly evolving driven by new technology, social media, research on effective communication, and rising public expectations. Emergency managers must continually update their capabilities, processes, and messages to keep pace. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing this collaborative technical assistance workshop to help jurisdictions improve the speed, […]
This hands-on training is designed for Public Information Officers and government communicators who want to elevate their agency’s communication strategy. This course focuses on leadership, coordination and message management in complex environments, not just the tactical work of writing news releases and conducting media interviews. Students will leave with practical tools they can implement immediately, […]