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) Complete the FEMA Form 119-25-1 (http://training.fema.gov/Apply/). Submit completed application and supporting prerequisites via email to Beth.lewis@iowa.gov
2) Individuals applying for EMI classes will be required to register using the FEMA Student Identification (SID) number. To register for a SID# go to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
Event Dates:
8/15/2018 through 8/16/2018
Event Time:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Event Location/Address:
DMACC Southridge Training site
1111 E Army Post Rd
Campus Room #20
County and District:
POLK - District: 1
Is Sponsored by HSEMD?
Yes
Is HSEMD Hosting Registration?
Yes
Seats Remaining:
8 out of 40 seats remaining
