Description
The goal of this training is to provide public health professionals with an overview of the Joint Information Center (JIC) and its purpose during a disaster. It reviews advanced risk communication and the definition of a JIC. The training discusses elements of JIC planning, functions, the knowledge and skills needed to function within a JIC, and fundamentals of writing and delivering a press release.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose and functions of a Joint Information Center (JIC).
- Identify the key components of a JIC structure.
- List Public Information Officer duties and responsibilities.
Intended Audience
Includes:
- Administrators/managers
- Communication specialists
- Planners
- Rural public health professionals
- State or local public health workers
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