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Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis. Wade Mathews, PIO April 5, 2006. Media Experiences. By show of hands, how many of you have been interviewed by the media, with portions being aired or printed? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis

Wade Mathews PIO

April 5 2006

Media ExperiencesBy show of hands how many of you have been interviewed by the media with portions being aired or printedBy show of hands how many of you that just raised your hands thought it was a positive experienceWould someone like to share an experience

Mediarsquos Reputation

How do you perceive the media good or badDoes that affect your willingness to work with them

Media TechnologyThe business of gathering news is evolvingTechnology is allowing reporters to

Gather information quicklyEdit their story in the fieldSend the completed story to their station for broadcastBroadcast live breaking news instantaneously

Other Media TechnologySatellitemicrowave linksLaptop computersAmateur videoSatellite phone camerasWeb casting

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 2: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Media ExperiencesBy show of hands how many of you have been interviewed by the media with portions being aired or printedBy show of hands how many of you that just raised your hands thought it was a positive experienceWould someone like to share an experience

Mediarsquos Reputation

How do you perceive the media good or badDoes that affect your willingness to work with them

Media TechnologyThe business of gathering news is evolvingTechnology is allowing reporters to

Gather information quicklyEdit their story in the fieldSend the completed story to their station for broadcastBroadcast live breaking news instantaneously

Other Media TechnologySatellitemicrowave linksLaptop computersAmateur videoSatellite phone camerasWeb casting

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 3: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Mediarsquos Reputation

How do you perceive the media good or badDoes that affect your willingness to work with them

Media TechnologyThe business of gathering news is evolvingTechnology is allowing reporters to

Gather information quicklyEdit their story in the fieldSend the completed story to their station for broadcastBroadcast live breaking news instantaneously

Other Media TechnologySatellitemicrowave linksLaptop computersAmateur videoSatellite phone camerasWeb casting

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 4: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Media TechnologyThe business of gathering news is evolvingTechnology is allowing reporters to

Gather information quicklyEdit their story in the fieldSend the completed story to their station for broadcastBroadcast live breaking news instantaneously

Other Media TechnologySatellitemicrowave linksLaptop computersAmateur videoSatellite phone camerasWeb casting

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 5: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Other Media TechnologySatellitemicrowave linksLaptop computersAmateur videoSatellite phone camerasWeb casting

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 6: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Herding CatsGetting the media to cooperate with you can be like herding catsBut it can be done

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 7: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

The Media is a ToolAs public officials and representatives of government agencies you have a duty to communicate with the publicThere are many ways to do this but none as quick and far reaching as the mediaLearn to use the media to your benefit

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 8: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Hurricane Katrina LessonsPublic had negative perception of government responseMichael Brown testimonyPoor communication gave the impression that they werenrsquot doing their job

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 9: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Hurricane Katrina Lessons

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 10: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Crisis Communication PlanHave a written document outlining what should happenDesignate who is allowed to speak for your agencyInclude provisions for regular news briefingsProvide for a physical location to facilitate communications with the media and the public

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 11: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Public Information DefinedPublic information is used by people to make decisions and take actions to

Save livesReduce injury and harmProtect property

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 12: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Emergency Public InformationWhat does the public need or want to know during an emergency

Protective actionsScope of emergencyResponse activitiesCommunity status

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 13: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

How much informationThe more information the betterIf they donrsquot get it from you theyrsquoll get it somewhere elseYou should minimize barriers to information releaseBear analogyBottom Line Information should be timely coordinated accurate

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 14: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

German Coast Guard

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 15: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

What To SayKnow what you want to sayKnow what you donrsquot want to sayThree key messagesBridgingExpress empathyItrsquos okay to say ldquoI donrsquot knowrdquoNever lie

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 16: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

A Bad Example of a Good Idea

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 17: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

The PIOMust be trusted to do the jobMust have access to informationActs as a gatekeeper between you and the media allowing you to do your jobDoesnrsquot dictate what media will doShould be trained (Basic PIO Course Advanced PIO Course)Coordinates with other PIOsFits in a strategic location in ICS

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 18: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

JIS What is itJoint Information System (JIS) The JIS is simply a network of PIOs from multiple agencies sharing and coordinating public information whether formally or informally to ensure delivery of accurate and timely information the public needs and wants

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 19: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

How is JIS doneTwo PIOs talking in person (IPT mtgs)A PIO at the EOC talking to a PIO on scene via cell phoneDozens of PIOs responding to a disaster

A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
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A JIS ExampleReporter plans story on sensitive issue DPS PIO contacted DES PIO contacted DCD PAO and TCEM PIOProactive PIOs jointly contacted reporterReporter chooses responsibility over sensationalism

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 21: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System

Sharing information to ensure that what is released is accurateKeeps messages consistentAvoids releasing conflicting informationSharing resourcesTwo heads (or more) are better than oneHaving multiple trained PIOs is helpful

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 22: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Federal SuggestionNational Incident Management System (NIMS) says ldquoOne way to ensure the coordination of public information is by establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC)rdquo

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 23: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

ICSNIMS Org Chart

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 24: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

ICSNIMS Org Chart

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 25: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

JIC What is itJoint Information Center (JIC)

A physical location where PIOs from multiple agencies participate in JIS

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 26: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Benefits of the JICA central working facility where PIOs can gatherTools to enhance the flow of public informationAvoid being overwhelmed by mediaProvides for extended operationsCan provide ldquoone-stop shoppingrdquo for the media

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 27: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

The JIC Org Chart

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 28: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

JIC Uses in Recent Utah HistoryHurricane Katrina Evacuees Camp WilliamsSouth Salt Lake hazmat spill in rail yard UDOT Traffic Ops CtrElizabeth Smart kidnapping SLPDDCD Intruder Incident2002 Olympic Winter Games Capital Bldg

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 29: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

What does this mean to youGet a JIC a real physical location complete with equipmentJIC can be one or two roomsRecruit amp train volunteers to staff JICMobile JIC (take your show on the road)Virtual JIC (sign up trained PIOs to assist you in an emergency)

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 30: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

State PIO AssociationNetworking opportunities for your PIOBuild relationships with other PIOsTraining opportunitiesGet experience helping other PIOsContact

Rita AdamsSalt Lake City Police Dept801-799-3440ritaadamsslcgovcom

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 31: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

State JICState PIO Association commissioned committee to establish a state JICAvailable to anyone who needs to use itLocated at Salt Lake County EOCActivated through State PIO Association

Derek Jensen 801-538-3738Dwayne Baird 801-538-4410

Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
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Promote Your OrganizationNo matter how good your agency is at responding to a disaster or emergency if you donrsquot convey that through the media the public wonrsquot know that wonrsquot recognize that and wonrsquot accept thatIt is important that the public hear from or see the elected official during a disasterIt promotes calm and demonstrates command and control

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 33: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Remember

In a disaster you donrsquot rise to the occasion you sink to your lowest level of

preparedness

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions
Page 34: Avoiding the Second Tragedy: Managing the Media During a Crisis

Questions

  • Avoiding the Second Tragedy Managing the Media During a Crisis
  • Media Experiences
  • Mediarsquos Reputation
  • Media Technology
  • Other Media Technology
  • Herding Cats
  • The Media is a Tool
  • Hurricane Katrina Lessons
  • Slide 9
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Slide 11
  • Emergency Public Information
  • How much information
  • German Coast Guard
  • What To Say
  • A Bad Example of a Good Idea
  • The PIO
  • JIS What is it
  • How is JIS done
  • A JIS Example
  • Benefits of Working in a Joint Information System
  • Federal Suggestion
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • ICSNIMS Org Chart
  • JIC What is it
  • Benefits of the JIC
  • The JIC Org Chart
  • JIC Uses in Recent Utah History
  • What does this mean to you
  • State PIO Association
  • State JIC
  • Promote Your Organization
  • Remember
  • Questions