Dec 19, 2021 | Agency PIO Requests
Hello everyone,
The State of Kentucky is officially requesting public information officers to support their ongoing tornado response and recovery efforts. They need three PIOs and one JIC manager.
PIOs would deploy to Frankfort for about two weeks. If you are interested in going and are able, contact your state emergency management office’s logistics team.
Here’s the official request:
A Public Information Officer (Type 3 or similar) is needed for interfacing with the public and media or other agencies with incident-related information requirements. Capable of monitoring and managing social media, creating press releases, and performing interviews. The PIO will bring mobile devices, MiFi, cell phone, camera. The PIO can be deployed to a fixed (EOC) or mobile (Field) location as required. Experience with supporting state and local EOCs and Incident Commands with Public Affairs and/or Public Information activities. Able to schedule and conduct interviews, participate in public meetings, and manage VIPs. Requested PIO will report to the KYEM state manager operations center in Frankfort and operate out of the state joint information center primarily.
Requested by:
Sergeant Stewart Smith
Public Information Officer
Troup County Sheriff’s Office
Apr 20, 2015 | Agency PIO Requests, Member Activities
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, is hereby requesting written proposals to provide being performed at the direction of the Plaquemines Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Plaquemines Parish will receive proposals from Proposers having specific experience and qualifications in the area identified in this solicitation. For consideration, proposals for this project must contain evidence of the Proposer’s experience and abilities in the specified area and other disciplines directly related to the proposed service. Other information required by Plaquemines Parish may be included elsewhere in the solicitation.
For full details, download these documents:
PIO and Media Coordination Services
PIO and Media Coordination Services – Specifications
Contact for more information:
Patrick A. Harvey, LEM
Plaquemines Parish Government
Deputy Director-Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
8056 Hwy 23 Suite 308
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037
Phone: 504-297-2477
Fax: 504-297-5635
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