COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines the role of public information in managing an all-hazards incident and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In such an incident, it is imperative that community leaders, incident managers, and public information officers are prepared to communicate with the public through the news and social media. The course focuses on the role of public information in incident management, the information needs of the public in a crisis, and the various means of effectively communicating through the news and social media. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to manage the major elements associated with public information in a WMD, terrorism and all-hazards incident.

Training Dates: 07/10/2024 - 07/11/2024

Training Location:

Ivy Tech Terre Haute

800 S. Education Drive
Community Room
Terre Haute, IN  47802

Prerequisites:

None

Registration: Please register for this course through the ACADIS Portal.  

Dual registration via TEEX required: https://teex.org/class/MGT318/

Registration Deadline: 07/03/2024