FEMA Releases NIMS Public Information Officer Guidance, NIMS Nonprofit Organizations Fact Sheet

FEMA has announced releases of an updated “NIMS Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers” and the “NIMS Implementation Fact Sheet for Nonprofit Organizations.” The first document broadens the scope of the original guidance and includes digital engagement and social media protocols as well as further explanation of the public information officer role within the Emergency Operations Center, Joint Information Center and Multi-Agency Coordination Group Command and Coordination structures. The second document identifies specific critical activities for non-profit organizations implementing NIMS into their organizational incident response plans. NIMS, or the National Incident Management System, is a key component of the national incident management capabilities and enables organizations from across the nation to work together during incidents of all kinds and sizes. Implementing NIMS nationwide is a fundamental part of building national preparedness.