Information officers preparing to support an incident need to consider the available accommodations and whether they will be adequate for current and predicted public and media needs and expectations.
Information Unit Pre-order Set-up – this checklist is one template that may help to organize an incoming information officer in thinking about what will be needed to support the function.
Responsibilities of PIO Roles – This document delineates the responsibilities of PIOs in the roles of Lead, Deputy, Community Relations Group, Field/Media Group and Base Camp Group leaders. On large incidents, having these roles defined is a huge organizational asset.
