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EOC Command <br />PIO Checklist: <br />Public Information <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 /> <br /> [] Advise staff that 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 /> <br /> [] Reserve appropriate room for media briefings. <br /> <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 /> <br />If event is affecting neighboring jurisdictions, consider contacting the PIO for that jurisdiction to <br />coordinate:[the release of information. <br /> <br />Ongoing Concerns <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 />If this willi 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 /> <br />[] In the event ora major incident that draws intense media interest, parking of media vehicles and <br /> equipmenti 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 PIO 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 />