L 0105 Public Information Basics
This course is part of the Basic Academy Program that introduces the participants to what the Public Information Officer (PIO) does in emergency management along with the basic information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The PIO topics covered include the role of the PIO; communication tools and resources encompassing social media; effective communication; preparing the community through outreach and other means; and communication in an incident. The IPAWS topics covered include what the system is and does, preparing alert and warning messages, and writing common alerting protocol messages. This is a classroom course which gives participants time to perform activities and exercises to reinforce the knowledge and build basic skills.
Prerequisites: IS 29 Public Information Officer Awareness
Target Audience: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.
Seats Remaining: 30
Begin Date: 4/14/2026
End Date: 4/16/2026
Time: 8:00 AM--4:30 PM
Location:
Scott County Emergency Management
1100 E 46 Street
Davenport
Iowa - 52807
Additional Information:
1) Parking is in front of the building, adjacent to the flagpole, with overflow parking across the driveway in the Davenport Public Works lot. Do not park in the employee lot directly east of the building.
2) This is not a grant-funded course, so travel, meal expenses, and printing the student material are on your own.
3) Each student is expected to have access to and bring a laptop or comparable digital device for in-class learning activities.
Secondary registration will be required to earn credit for attending.