MANY ISLANDS PIPE LINES (CANADA) LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL Response Team Duties
2.4.7 Public Information Officer
Public Information Officer
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Reports To:
Incident Commander
Potential Forms:
ICS 213 – General Message, ICS 214 – Activity Log
Responsibility Implement the Corporate Communications Plan. Ensure information releases are appropriate, consistent, accurate, and timely. Activation Duties Once notified, assemble as directed by the Incident Commander for briefing. Sign in on the appropriate attendance log. Obtain a briefing of the situation including the onsite and external communications capabilities and restrictions. Schedule regular intervals for communicating with the Incident Commander. Determine the position's 24-hour staffing requirements. Request additional support as required. Complete the applicable forms, as required. On Going Duties Maintain a log of events, response actions, contacts, and directives. Implement the Corporate Communications Plan. Ensure information releases are coordinated through the appropriate regulatory agency prior to release. If required, establish a Public Information Team. Ensure Public Information Team has access to technical information so that inquiries can be answered, and proactive statements can be made. Direct media response and monitoring. Provide media information support and act as the dissemination point for all media releases. As needed, ensure public within the affected area receive information about lifesaving procedures, health preservation, relief programs and services, emergency status and other additional information. Ensure media concerns are identified and addressed. Ensure communication channels are established and maintained with appropriate stakeholders. Monitor media releases and related issues. Maintain regular communications with the Incident Commander. Complete the applicable forms, as required. If emergency response efforts are continuing, continue with ongoing duties or refer to shift change tasks, as instructed by the Incident Commander.
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Time Completed
Public Information Officer
January 2025
Section 2.4, Page 13
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