10 - Public Information Flashcards
A PIO is a key member of the ICS __________ ______.
Command Staff
p100 / 106
An integrated and coordinated mechanism to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate information.
Joint Information System (JIS)
p100 / 106
A PIO coordinates information from the incident site with the ___.
JIS
p106
Public information functions must be coordinated across ___________ and with _______-________ agencies and _____.
jurisdictions / private-sector / NGOs
p101 / 106
The JIC provides a ________ for joint coordination of public information.
location
p106
Public messages may be __________, __________ and __________, or ________ messages.
narratives / advisories and warnings / action messages
p103 / 106
General information that informs the public about the nature and progress of an incident or event.
Narrative information
p106
Information that prompts the public to take immediate action.
Action messages
p106
Information that informs the public and provides specific instructions.
Advisories and warnings
p106
Information coordination with ________ officials and ____________ presents challenges.
elected / corporations
p106
A JIS must process information from _________ sources and respond to ________.
unofficial / rumors
p106
_________ ______ coverage results in additional support requirements from the JIC and ICS.
National media
p106
Protection of key personnel and facilities to prevent losses in the event of an attack.
Force protection
p106
The protection of information that would compromise security or tactical operations.
Operational security (OPSEC)
p106
Tip
A ____ ensures coordination and information accuracy among response agencies.
JIS
p101
Chapter 10
Public Information
Introduction
“NIMS specifies procedures and protocols for a ____?”
JIS
p 100
*Public Information Principles
- Public Information Officer
“The PIO supports the Incident Command structure as a member of ?
the Command Staff
p 100
- Public Information Principles
- Public Information Officer
“The PIO gathers, verifies, coordinates and disseminates accurate, accessible and timely information on the incident’s ?
- Public Information Officer
cause, size and current situation; resources committed; and other matters of general interest for both internal and external use.
p 100
- Public Information Principles
- Joint Information System
Key elements:
• __________ coordination and integration
• Development and delivery of _________
messages
• ________ for decision makers
• Flexibility, modularity, and adaptability
- Joint Information System
- Interagency
- coordinated
- Support
p 100
Public Information Principles
- Joint information system
Tip: A JIS ensures coordination and information accuracy among?
response agencies
p 101
- Public Information Principles
- Joint Information Center
“ A JIC is a _________ location that facilitates the _____.
- Joint Information Center
physical / JIS
p101
__________ ______________ is the first step in the process of getting information to the public and additional stakeholders.
Gathering information
p 102
After information has been collected, the next step is to _______ the __________ of the information….
verify the accuracy
p 102
- Verifying Information
by consulting the following sources:
• Other \_\_\_\_\_ in the JIC
• \_\_\_\_\_ sources
• \_\_-\_\_\_\_\_\_ PIOs- PIOs
- EOC
- On-scene
p 102
After verifying information
The next step in the process is to ____________ with other PIOs who are part of the JIS.
coordinate
p 102
Finally, information must be _____________ to public and additional stakeholders.
disseminated
p 102
- The Message
The three basic categories of public information are?
narrative information, advisories and warnings and action messages.
p 103
____________ usually are audio sound bites, video clips, or newspaper articles.
Narratives
p 103
Advisory and warning messages are ______ __________.
time sensitive
p 103
_______ messages are critical and require quick distribution.
Action
p 103
Action messages prompt the public to take ?
immediate action
p103
NIMS requires a JIS for ?
public information
p103
National coverage places _____ _________ on the JIS.
high demand
p 104
____________ __________ (_______) encompasses procedures that prevent sensitive information from being released (intentionally or unintentionally) that may compromise tactical operations.
Operational security (OPSEC)
p104
_______ ___________ is the protection of key personnel and facilities to prevent losses in the event of an attack.
Force protection
p104
