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EOC Command <br />Public Information <br />Immediate Concerns <br />❑ Report to the EOC. <br />PIO Checklist: <br />❑ Obtain an initial briefing from the Incident Commander. Prepare an initial report to the EM. <br />❑ Advise staff that all media contacts are to be coordinated through PIO. <br />❑ Is an immediate news release /press conference needed to inform the public of the incident? <br />❑ Reserve appropriate room for media briefings. <br />❑ Determine if you will need additional support personnel. Take into account how long the <br />incident may last, degree of media interest etc. <br />❑ If event is affecting neighboring jurisdictions, consider contacting the PIO for that jurisdiction <br />to coordinate the release of information. <br />Ongoing Concerns <br />❑ Is the public able to obtain additional information and provide feedback? <br />❑ If you are out of the EOC most of the time, assign someone to be your liaison to the EOC. <br />❑ If this will be an extended operation, consider issuing press briefings on a regular scheduling. <br />Provide the media with the schedule times and places. Consider briefings at the city hall as well <br />as at the incident site. <br />❑ In the event of a major incident that draws intense media interest, parking of media vehicles <br />and equipment. Consult with the field incident commander and EM about acceptable parking <br />areas. <br />❑ Circulate copies of written press releases and summaries of press briefings to the EOC staff, <br />field command phone bank workers, and media monitors. <br />❑ If this is a 24hr operation an alternate PIO will need to be designated. Establish shift change <br />schedules and personnel who will be able to perform these tasks. <br />❑ Anticipate media and public interest and information needs. <br />37 <br />