NIMS 10

Question 1

($$$$$$) consists of the processes, procedures, and system to communicate timely, accurate, and accessible information on the incidents cause, size, and current situation to the public, responders and stake holders.

Answer 1

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Question 2

The ($$$$$$$) supports the INCIDENT COMMAND structure as an important member of the COMMAND STAFF .

Answer 2

PULBIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Question 3

The PIO handles the following:

Answer 3

#. Inquires from the media, public, and elected officials.
#. Emergency public information and warnings. 
#. Rumor monitoring and response. 
#. Media relations.  
# other functions

Question 4

The ($$$$$) gathers, verifies, coordinates, and disseminates accurate, accessible, and timely information on the incidents cause, size, and current situation; and other matters of general interest for both internal and external use.,

Answer 4

PIO

Question 5

A ($$$$$$$) is an organized integrated and coordinated mechanism to ensure the delivery of understandable, timely, accurate, and consistent information to the PUBLIC in a crisis.

Answer 5

JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS)

Question 6

($$$$$$). It includes the plans, protocols, and structure used to provide information to the public during incident operations, and it encompasses all public information operations related to an incident.

Answer 6

JIS

Question 7

Key elements of a JIS include the following:

Answer 7

#. Interagency coordination and interegration.
#. Development and delivery of coordinated messages.
#. Support for decision makers
#. Flexible, modularity, and adaptability.

Question 8

The ($$$$$) ensures coordination and information accuracy among spouse agencies.

Answer 8

JIS

Question 9

A ($$$$) is a physical location that. Facilitates the JIS.

Answer 9

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER JIC

Question 10

($$$$$). It is where public affairs professionals from organizations involve in incident management activities can collocate to perform critical emergency information, crisis communications, and public affairs functions.

Answer 10

JIC

Question 11

During emergencies, the public may receive information from a variety of sources,. The ($$$$$$) provides a location for organizations participating in the management of an incident to work together to ensure that timely, accurate, easy to understand, and consistent information is disseminated to the PUBLIC.

Answer 11

JIC

Question 12

A JIC MAY INVOLVE REAL TIME, CONSTANT LINKS TO OTHER SITES, THUS CREATING A ($$$$$)

Answer 12

Virtual jic

Question 13

Organization participating in the JIS retain their ($$$$$).

Answer 13

Independence

Question 14

A ($$$$$) helps ensure that the media produces an accurate favorable story.

Answer 14

JIS

Question 15

($$$$$$$$) is the first step in the process of getting information to the public and additional stake holders.

Answer 15

Gathering information

Question 16

After information has been collected, the next step is to. ($$$$$$$$)

Answer 16

Verify the accuracy of the information

Question 17

($$$$$$$) involves establishing key messages and obtaining clearance (approval) from those with authority.

Answer 17

Coordinating information

Question 18

Information must be ($$$$$) to the public and additional stake holders. This step involves using multiple methods. In an emergency, there may not be many options. Phone calls and interviews might be the primary means of getting information to the news media.

Answer 18

Disseminated

Question 19

The three basic steps categories of public information are

Answer 19

1. Narrative information.
2. Advisories and warnings
3. Action messages.

Question 20

($$$$$$$$$) provides general information or an overview of an event or incident.

Answer 20

NARRATIVE INFORMATION

Question 21

“The flood now extends three states”
“The terrorist are from….”
“The mayor has announced an investigation into….”

ARE EXAMPLES OF ($$$$$$$$)

Answer 21

NARRATIVE INFORMATION

Question 22

($$$$$$) are usually sound bites, video clips, or newspaper articles. Keeps the public informed and paints a general picture.

Answer 22

NARRATIVES

Question 23

($$$$$$$$) inform the public of a concern or hazard and provide instructions. Relating to specific procedures that should be followed.

Answer 23

ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS

Question 24

“Avoid the Bayshore Road area.”
“Boil all water before drinking”
“Do not fuel generators while they are running”
Are examples of

Answer 24

ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS

Question 25

($$$$$$$$) are time specific. Accuracy is important.

Answer 25

ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS

Question 26

($$$$$$$$) often contain technical information that must be written using common language that is free of acronyms.

Answer 26

WARNINGS

Question 27

($$$$$$$$) are critical and require quick distribution.

Answer 27

ACTION MESSAGES.

Question 28

($$$$$$$$) prompt the public to take immediate action. Timeliness and accuracy can literally mean life and death.

Answer 28

ACTION MESSAGES

Question 29

($$$$$$$$$$) quire a media blitz that uses radio, television,, and public warning systems, as well as non edit systems, such as reverse 911,

Answer 29

ACTION MESSAGES

Question 30

“Residents in Hanover should take cover immediately”
“An evacuation has been ordered for all areas south of Highway 98”

Examples of

Answer 30

ACTION MESSAGES

Question 31

The ($$$$$) requires clear, concise, written procedures to ensure that the right message goes to the right audience at the right time.

Answer 31

JIS

Question 32

NIMS requires a ($$$$$) for public information.

Answer 32

JIS

Question 33

National coverage places a high demand on the ($$$$$)

Answer 33

JIS

Question 34

($$$$$$$$) encompasses procedures that prevent sedative information from being released (intentionally or unintentionally) that may compromise tactical operations.

Answer 34

OPERATIONAL SECURITY OPSEC

Question 35

($$$$$$$$) is the protection of key personnel and facilities to prevent losses in the event of an attack.

Answer 35

FORCE PROTECTION

Question 36

Medical information, national security information, and other sensitive information must be properly protected in the ($$$$$)

Answer 36

EOC