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EPA Publishes Two Public Education Tools for Radiation Emergencies

Oct 4, 2017 | Items of Note, Miscellaneous

In January 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a revised, 2017 Protective Action Guide (PAG) Manual. The PAG Manual contains radiation dose guidelines that would trigger public safety measures, such as evacuation or staying
indoors, to minimize or prevent radiation exposure during an emergency.

EPA has issued two companion documents to assist Public Information Officers and other officials responsible for providing safety information to the public:

Protective Action Questions & Answers for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies and the Protective Action Area Map Templates.

imageof publication cover - protective action q&a Protective Action Questions & Answers will help emergency planners prepare public communications prior to and during a radiological emergency and is designed to be worked into emergency response plans and Standard Operating Procedures. It presents questions and answers that might arise during emergencies when the PAG guidelines are implemented by state and local officials.

image of publication cover - protective action area map templates Protective Action Area Map Templates offers four templates and associated messaging for evacuation areas, “get inside” areas, food and safety, and drinking water. These templates are designed so that they can be updated quickly in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint and personalized to address the needs of the user community.

Each template provides:

Space to insert a map that highlights the area where an action is needed.
Space to insert a state or local agency logo and contact information.
Tested and pre-approved messages which can be adapted to convey the action needed quickly and clearly.

Ideally, the messages presented in these documents will never be needed. We hope you’ll take a moment to download these new communication tools and forward them to your professional contacts and networks.

For more information, or to download these new communication tools, visit us at: www.epa.gov/radiation/pag-public-communication-resources

For a copy of the 2017 PAG Manual visit:
www.epa.gov/radiation/pag-manuals-and-resources

Please feel free to contact me for additional information.

Stefanie Gera
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Radiation Protection Division
Center for Radiation Information and Outreach
(202) 343-9063 |
Gera.Stefanie@epa.gov

Employment: Principal Advisor, Crisis and Emergency Communications – Rosemead CA

Nov 5, 2016 | Employment Opportunities

The Principal Advisor, Crisis & Emergency Communications will be reporting up to the Director SCE Corporate Communications.

The successful candidate will develop, execute and set enterprise wide executive crisis communications plans, ensure timely and consistent key messages that effectively manage company reputation with all stakeholders. Consults with the Business Resiliency, Legal and Governmental Affairs senior leadership teams and subject matter experts to ensure appropriate external and internal positioning of all senior leadership communications concerning regulatory or legal matters that materialize in crisis or emergency conditions.

This position will identify the risk factors and provide strategic guidance to the CMC during crisis and emergency situations. The PA must be able to influence and challenge decisions made by executives when necessary to protect the reputation of the company while responding to each emergency/crisis appropriately. This role is one of two positions qualified to respond to any crisis/emergency for SCE/EIX, and will serve as a senior level spokesperson.

The other position being qualified to perform this work is a director in Corporate Communications. The position will need to conceptualize and lead comprehensive crisis and/or emergency strategies requiring multiple-stakeholders engagement and consensus building. This position is responsible for partnering with Business Resiliency in the development of the Crisis Management Council crisis/emergency procedures, guidelines and training of executive Council members. This position will ensure during crisis/emergency events appropriate Corporate Communications response personnel and team(s) are in place for the company as needed. The position is responsible for overseeing, the creation, development and dissemination of content and material for various communications platforms, channels, and media relations activities.

For full details on this employment opportunity visit the agency posting. It includes the overview from above, as well as job responsibilities, qualifications, and the method to apply.

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Employment: Police Information Coordinator – Grand Junction, CO

Apr 30, 2015 | Employment Opportunities

Under general direction from the Police Chief, coordinate, establish and maintain two-way communication between the Police Department and its various external and internal customers, clients, and media.

City applications are available online at www.gjcity.org.

Application must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2015. For hearing/speech/visually impaired dial 711 (TTY). Contact Human Resources with questions, (970) 244-1512. EOE.

Note: Read full details on all employment opportunities on this site. All job postings at NIOA.org are provided as a courtesy to members and site visitors. NIOA is not responsible for misinformation that may be provided. NIOA does not remove past blog posts; it is the reader’s responsibility to be aware of date limitations.