Crisis Communications
Our planned response to Homeland Security is
the same as we respond to other hazards
Communication plan is part of the State Emergency Coordination Plan
PIO Network
A mechanism to utilize PIOs from all the agencies to network their resources and speak
as one for the Governor and the State as a whole.
PIO Network
• Governor’s Communications Director• State Agency PIOs• National Guard• Coordination with local, tribal, private &
federal PIOs
Local Incident
- deploy state agency representative
-refer requests for information to local government
Major Event
Activate ECC
ICS
Tools & Techniques
-Video teleconferences with local officials-Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN)-Emergency Alert System (EAS)-National Weather Service-511 road reports-Internet direct and websites-use existing groups ie. drought task force, NRCG-develop guides before event
AnthraxWest Nile VirusDirty bombs
Summary
What we do on a daily basis
Flexible, dynamic
Part of State Emergency Coordination Plan
Built on trust
What we invest in today, effects outcomes tomorrow