Key Definition

Public information consists of the processes, procedures, and systems to communicate timely, accurate, and accessible information on an incident’s cause, size, and current situation to the public, responders, and additional stakeholders (both directly affected and indirectly affected). Public information must be coordinated and integrated across jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations; among Federal, State, tribal, and local governments; and with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector.

Resources

Click on a link below to access tools and resources on managing public information.

• Sample Pre-Incident Parent-Guardian Letter
• Public Information Release Form 
• Sample Statements to the Media
• Managing Media Staging Areas
• Interview Tips

Web Site

• NIMS Resource Center: Public Information