NIMS Chapter 10 Public Information
Messages that guide local citizens on what actions and precautions to take are a critical
component of__. - ANS- public information.
This information requires rapid and far-reaching distribution because it includes
essential__ and __ instructions . - ANS- preparedness and life-safety
The __ specifies procedures and protocols for JISs. These systems include procedures
for coordination between ICPs, EOCs, multiple government agencies,and private-sector
organizations. - ANS- NIMS
A__is an organized, integrated, and coordinated mechanism to ensure the delivery of
understandable, timely, accurate, and consistent information to the public in a crisis. -
ANS- Joint Information System JIS)
Joint Information System JIS) includes the plans, protocols, and a structure used to
provide information to the__during incident operations and encompasses all public
information operations related to an incident. - ANS- public
Key elements of a JIS include the following : - ANS- • Interagency Coordination And
Integration
• Development and delivery of coordinated messages
• Support for decision makers
• Flexibility, modularity, and adaptability
A Joint Information System (JIS) ensures __ and __ accuracy between response
agencies. - ANS- coordination and information
A Joint Information Center QIC) is a physical location where public affairs professionals
from organizations involved in incident management activities can _ to perform critical
emergency information, crisis communications , and public affairs functions - ANS-
co-locate
It is important for the JIC to have current and accurate information regarding __ activities
. - ANS- incident management
The JIC provides the organizational structure for coordinating and disseminating __. -
ANS- official information
, The JIC may be established at each level of__, as required. - ANS- incident management
A single JIC location is preferable , but the system should be __ and __ enough to
accommodate multiple JIC locations as dictated by incident requirements. - ANS-
flexible and adaptable
Multiple JICs may be needed for a __incident spanning a wide geographic area or
multiple jurisdictions. - ANS- complex
Each JIC must have procedures and protocols to communicate and coordinate
effectively with other JlCs, as well as the ICS Command Staff. The JIC is usually located
in an__ or __ . - ANS- EOC or an adjoining workspace
- ANS-
Under the ICS, the Public Information Officer (PIO) is a key staff member supporting the
__. - ANS- IC structure
The PIO represents and advises the Incident Commander on all ___ relating to the
management of the incident. - ANS- public information matters
The PIO responds to media and public inquiries, emergency public information and
warnings , rumor monitoring and response, media monitoring, and other functions
required to coordinate and___with appropriate authorities . - ANS- clear information
The PIO also coordinates public information at or near the incident site and serves as the
on-scene ___ to the JIS. - ANS- link
The PIO disseminates accurate and timely information related to the incident ,
particularly that involving__,__ and ___. - ANS- public health , safety, and protection .
The JIS provides the mechanism for integrating public information activities among JICs,
across jurisdictions, and with private-sector and ___ . - ANS- nongovernmental
organizations
___must be coordinated and integrated across jurisdictions and response agencies,
private sector organizations, and nongovernmental agencies - ANS- Public informa tion
functions
During emergencies, the public may receive information from a variety of sources. -
ANS-
Messages that guide local citizens on what actions and precautions to take are a critical
component of__. - ANS- public information.
This information requires rapid and far-reaching distribution because it includes
essential__ and __ instructions . - ANS- preparedness and life-safety
The __ specifies procedures and protocols for JISs. These systems include procedures
for coordination between ICPs, EOCs, multiple government agencies,and private-sector
organizations. - ANS- NIMS
A__is an organized, integrated, and coordinated mechanism to ensure the delivery of
understandable, timely, accurate, and consistent information to the public in a crisis. -
ANS- Joint Information System JIS)
Joint Information System JIS) includes the plans, protocols, and a structure used to
provide information to the__during incident operations and encompasses all public
information operations related to an incident. - ANS- public
Key elements of a JIS include the following : - ANS- • Interagency Coordination And
Integration
• Development and delivery of coordinated messages
• Support for decision makers
• Flexibility, modularity, and adaptability
A Joint Information System (JIS) ensures __ and __ accuracy between response
agencies. - ANS- coordination and information
A Joint Information Center QIC) is a physical location where public affairs professionals
from organizations involved in incident management activities can _ to perform critical
emergency information, crisis communications , and public affairs functions - ANS-
co-locate
It is important for the JIC to have current and accurate information regarding __ activities
. - ANS- incident management
The JIC provides the organizational structure for coordinating and disseminating __. -
ANS- official information
, The JIC may be established at each level of__, as required. - ANS- incident management
A single JIC location is preferable , but the system should be __ and __ enough to
accommodate multiple JIC locations as dictated by incident requirements. - ANS-
flexible and adaptable
Multiple JICs may be needed for a __incident spanning a wide geographic area or
multiple jurisdictions. - ANS- complex
Each JIC must have procedures and protocols to communicate and coordinate
effectively with other JlCs, as well as the ICS Command Staff. The JIC is usually located
in an__ or __ . - ANS- EOC or an adjoining workspace
- ANS-
Under the ICS, the Public Information Officer (PIO) is a key staff member supporting the
__. - ANS- IC structure
The PIO represents and advises the Incident Commander on all ___ relating to the
management of the incident. - ANS- public information matters
The PIO responds to media and public inquiries, emergency public information and
warnings , rumor monitoring and response, media monitoring, and other functions
required to coordinate and___with appropriate authorities . - ANS- clear information
The PIO also coordinates public information at or near the incident site and serves as the
on-scene ___ to the JIS. - ANS- link
The PIO disseminates accurate and timely information related to the incident ,
particularly that involving__,__ and ___. - ANS- public health , safety, and protection .
The JIS provides the mechanism for integrating public information activities among JICs,
across jurisdictions, and with private-sector and ___ . - ANS- nongovernmental
organizations
___must be coordinated and integrated across jurisdictions and response agencies,
private sector organizations, and nongovernmental agencies - ANS- Public informa tion
functions
During emergencies, the public may receive information from a variety of sources. -
ANS-
