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EOC Command <br />PlO Checklist: <br />Public In formation <br /> <br />Immediate Concerns <br /> <br /> ~ Report to the EOC. <br /> <br /> Obtain an initial briefing from the Incident Commander. Prepare an initial report to the EM. <br /> Advise staffthat all media contacts are to be coordinated through PIO. <br /> <br /> Is an immediate news release/press conference needed to inform the public of the incident? <br /> Reserve appropriate room for media briefings. <br /> <br /> Dctcrmine if you will need additional support personnel. Take into account how long the <br /> incident may last, degree of media interest etc. <br /> <br /> lC event is affecting neighboring jurisdictions, consider contacting the PIO for that jurisdiction to <br /> coordinate the release of information. <br /> <br />Ottgoing Concertts <br /> <br /> Is the public able to obtain additional information and provide feedback? <br /> <br /> If you are out of the EOC most of the time, assign someone to be your liaison to the EOC. <br /> <br /> Il' this will be an extended operation, consider issuing press briefings on a regular scheduling. <br /> lh'ovide the media with the schedule times and places. Consider briefings at the City hall as well <br /> as at the incident site. <br /> <br /> In the event of a major incident that draws intense media interest, parking of media vehicles and <br /> equipment. Consult with the field incident commander and EM about acceptable parking areas. <br /> <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 /> <br /> IF this is a 24 hr operation an alternate PlO will need to be designated. Establish shift change <br /> schedules and personnel who will be able to perform these tasks. <br /> <br /> Anticipate media and public interest and information needs. <br /> <br />39 <br /> <br /> <br />