The Public Information Officer:

a. Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident.

B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.

C. Controls messaging and limits the independence of other organizations participating in the incident.

D. Directs the Joint Information Center operation with the Emergency Operations Center

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Thalia Anderson

5 August, 22:51

The Public Information Officer:

a. Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident.

B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.

C. Controls messaging and limits the independence of other organizations participating in the incident.

D. Directs the Joint Information Center operation with the Emergency Operations Center

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Lorelei Moran · Answer 1

Generally speaking, the Public Information Officer " B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements," since this person acts as the "middle man" between the public and the agency in question.