Emergency Public Information
During an emergency, timely, accurate information must be shared with the public through various avenues such as company spokepersons, joint information centers (JICs), and the media. Keeping the public informed is essential to maintaining the calm, earning the public's trust, and managing the response.
To that end, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) conducts training and has developed products that can help your organization prepare to handle the communications aspects of an emergency.
Mobile Joint Information Center
A mobile JIC is a requirement of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). ORAU personnel have developed a needs assessment and components guide that helps officials determine mobile communication response capabilities.
Public Affairs and Information Technology Course
This course demonstrates ways to enhance Joint Information Center/Joint Information System (JIC/JIS) and other emergency operations through the use of technology.
Spokesperson Training
ORISE has trained thousands in the communications skills required to address low-trust, high-concern issues such as transportation of radioactive materials, occupational exposures, and other emergency-related events.
