Information Officer and JIC Management Resources

Organizing the Joint Information Center:

• JIC Organization Chart
• Situation Status Board Posters
• Daily Briefing Checklist: For use by Information Officer or designee to brief incoming Information Officer.

Establish your presence with Unified Command:

• Request to Use Social Media Memo:  A memo asking Unified Command for pre-approval to use approved documentation (ICS forms 201, 209, 232, and press releases) for information distributed via social media and website.

Web and Social Media Communication:

• How to Setup a Website

Press Release Templates:

• New Release Templates 96 Hours: Templates for the initial press release, media advisory and follow-up press release. 
• Recommended Flow of Information for News Releases: Recommendations for the type of information to use in the first and second press releases.
• Wildlife Message Press Release
• Unified Press Release #1
• Unified Press Release #2
• Media Advisory

Messaging Examples:

• Initial Key Messages
• Initial Holding Statement
• Factsheet Template UC
• Factsheet Template Oil Types
• Factsheet Template Oiled Wildlife
• Factsheet Template Incident Information
• Factsheet Template Boom
• Q & A Examples

Press Conference Preparation:

• Press Conference Script and Checklist: A list of talking points for Unified Command members for press conferences, specifically related to the Northwest Area.
• News Conference and Public Meeting Worksheet

Other Helpful Tools:

• 213 General Message (pre-filled): This is a pre-filled 213 General Message guidance for responders on the use of personal social media accounts. Use this after the policy has been approved by Unified Command.
• Communication Plan