Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: A Risk Communication Perspective

Sponsored by: Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services

Training Registration

Note - registration is free but seating is limited

Date - July 14, 2008 (add to calendar)
Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication: Pandemic Influenza

Sharon KD Hoskins, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Location - InterContinental Houston (map)

Complimentary lunch and parking will be provided.

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Date - July 21, 2008 (add to calendar)
Joint Information Center Training

Chuck Wolf, Media Consultants, Inc.

Location - InterContinental Houston (map)

Complimentary lunch and parking will be provided.

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Training Objectives - July 14, 2008

Joint Information Center (JIC) Training

At the end of this training, participants will:

• Receive basic guidance in how to set up, staff, and manage a Joint Information Center (JIC) with local, state, federal, private and non-governmental Response Partners during any emergency response incident.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer (PIO), Deputy and Assistant PIO, and JIC Manager under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Be prepared to obtain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification for completing NIMS IS-702 (Public Information Systems) training.