LPHA Emergency Public Information Toolkit
- Information Resources
- Marketing and Public Information Resources
- Public Information Support Resources
- News Release Templates
Information Resources
At-Risk Populations
- Disability and Health Emergency Preparedness (CDC)
- Disaster Planning-Addressing Access and Functional Needs Before Disasters (CDC)
- Reaching At-Risk Populations in an Emergency (CDC)
- Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups (CDC)
- Workbook-Define, Locate, Reach At-Risk Pops in Emergency (CDC)
- DisasterAssistance.gov Disabilities or Access and Functional Needs Online Resources
- Access and Functional Needs in Disasters (Ready.gov)
- Access and Functional Needs Disaster Planning Guidance (US DHHS)
Man-Made Disasters
- Biological Emergencies
- Bioterrorism Frequently Asked Questions
- DHSS Biological Threats
- Ebola Information Packet
- Immediate Response Message (Bioterrorism Agent)
- Immediate Response Message (Smallpox)
- Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever (Fact Sheet)
- Chemical Emergencies
- Communicable Disease
- Dam Failure
- Radiological Emergencies
- Immediate-Response - General Emergency
Medical Countermeasures/Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)
- Strategic National Stockpile Communications Toolkit (CDC)
- Strategies for At-Risk Groups (CDC)
- Workbook for At-Risk Populations (CDC)
- Dispensing Sites to Open
- Medication Dispensing Procedures
- Message Development Worksheet for Emergency Communication
- SNS Crisis Communication Plan
- SNS Risk Communication Lead and PIO Checklist
- Mass Prophylaxis – PODS Key Messages
- SNS Fact Sheet on Power Outages
- SNS Messages/Maps
- SNS POD Public information Kit Checklist
- SNS Public Information Plan Checklist
- SNS Push Pack Requested Message
- CDC’s SNS Toolkit
- Vaccination Sites Update
- Volunteers Needed
- SNS Pictograms
Mental Health
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Disaster Communications Guidebook
- Missouri Department of Mental Health Disaster Services
- Psychological First Aid
- Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide
- Psychological First Aid for First Responders
- Psychological First Aid for Students and Teachers
Natural Disasters
- Earthquake
- Extreme Heat
- Fire
- Flood
- Boil Order Message
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Flyer
- Disinfecting Wells and Water Sources
- Emergency Toilets
- Cemeteries Fact Sheet (FEMA)
- Flash Flood Release
- Flood Clean Up Fact Sheet
- Flood Evacuation Preparedness Release
- Flood Safety Children's Magazine
- Flood-Damaged Homes
- Flyer - Clean with Bleach
- Flyer - Drink Safe Water
- Flyer - Eat Safe Food
- Flyer - Electricity is Shocking
- Flyer - Get Rid of Mold
- Flyer - Getting Rid of Chemicals
- Flyer - Stay Cool
- Flyer - Wash Your Hands
- Missouri Floods 2011 Fact Sheets
- Notes on Human Remains Displaced by Floods
- General Information
- Disaster Food and Water Needs (CDC)
- Disaster Personal Hygiene and Hand-washing (CDC)
- Disinfecting Wells after a Disaster (CDC)
- Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters (CDC)
- CDC Preparedness and Response Information for Specific Groups (CDC)
- Prevent Illness and Injury after a Disaster (CDC)
- Safe Food and Water after a Disaster (CDC)
- Septic Systems and Disasters (CDC)
- Disinfecting Wells and Water Sources
- Emergency Toilets
- Food Safety during Emergencies (USDA)
- Wound Prevention and Care after Disasters
- Severe Storm and Tornado
- Winter Hazards
Marketing and Public Information Resources
- Press Release Template
- Opinion-Editorial Template
- Media Alert Template
- Helpful Links - Design, Research and Data, Social Media
- Smartphone Video Guidelines
- Crisis Communication Workshop Handout
Public Information Officer Support Resources
- Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Book (CDC)
- Emergency Preparedness and Response (CDC)
- Public Health Emergency Response Guide 2.0 (CDC)
- Disaster Recovery Information Resources
Forms
- Event Assessment
- Media Contact Spreadsheet
- Media Coverage Log
- Media Credentialing
- Media Interview Log
- Media Monitoring Log
- Media Re-direct Cards
- Media Requests Log
- News Release Log
- PIO Daily Situation Report
- Rumor Control Log
- SNS Communication Needs Assessment
- Stakeholder Reaction Assessment
- Unit Log ICS 214
Social Media in Emergencies
- Guide to Writing for Social Media (CDC)
- Social Media Center (CDC)
- Social Media Tools, Guideslines and Best Practices (CDC)
- IS-42: Course Social Media in Emergency Management (FEMA)
- Preparedness Social Media Guide
- Red Cross Social Media in Disasters - Best Practices
Tips, Checklists and Worksheets
- 77 Common Questions from the Media
- Bioterrorism Agents General Hotline Script
- Emergency Risk Communication Immediate Checklist
- First 48 Hours Checklist
- Immediate Response Message
- Information Release Guidance
- Joint Information Center Roles and Responsibilities
- Media Interview Tips
- Media Statement Template
- Message Development Worksheet
- PIO and Spokesperson Fact Sheet
- PIO Checklist
- PIO Go Kit Checklist
- Risk Communication Basics
- Risk Communication Message Development
- Sample Key Messages
- Tips for Interviewing
Web Sites Reference List
News Release Templates
Bioterrorism
- Immediate Response Message
- Media Briefing Message 1
- Media Briefing Message 2
- Media Briefing Message 3
- Media Briefing Message 4
- Media Briefing Message 5
- Media Briefing Message 6
General
- Boil Order
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Template
- Public Service Announcements for Disasters (CDC)
- Evacuation Alert
- Home Isolation Alert
- Home Quarantine Alert
- Immediate Response - General
- Medication Dispensing Procedures
- Shelter-in-Place Alert
- Wound Prevention and Care Release
Pandemic Flu
- Automated Information Line Release
- County First Case Release
- Human Infection Release
- Missouri First Case Release
- New Flu Strain Discovered Release
- Flu Strain Person-to-Person Release
- Simple Steps Release
- United State First Case Release