FEMA 171 — Coordinating Information & Resource Sharing for Emergency Management
(formerly FEM 171) Orients students to the roles, means, and infrastructure necessary for efficient sharing of informational and physical resources before and during an emergency. Introduces the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) and the mutual aid and assistance agreement, and explores their benefits and utility. Examines the nature and application of social media platforms, how they differ from traditional media outlets, and how these differences affect the dissemination of information and resources to a PIO's audiences.