Training Event Details
Course Name:
L 0105 Public Information Basics
Course Description:
This course is part of the Basic Academy Program that introduces the participants to what the Public Information Officer (PIO) does in emergency management along with the basic information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The PIO topics covered include the role of the PIO; communication tools and resources encompassing social media; effective communication; preparing the community through outreach and other means; and communication in an incident. The IPAWS topics covered include what the system is and does, preparing alert and warning messages, and writing common alerting protocol messages. This is a classroom course which gives participants time to perform activities and exercises to reinforce the knowledge and build basic skills.
Course Prerequisites:
IS 29 Public Information Officer Awareness
Course Target Audience:
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.
Additional Information:
1) Ample parking is available
2) Meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided
3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding.
? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov.
4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.
Event Dates:
4/22/2026 through 4/23/2026
Event Time:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
Sunflower Child Development & Discovery Center
902 Commerce Dr
County and District:
WINNESHIEK - District: 2
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
Yes
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
Yes
Seats Remaining:
27 out of 30 seats remaining
