The Public Information Officer:

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

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

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

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

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Lyric Wood

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9 June, 11:58

The Public Information Officer:

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

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

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

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

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Aden Lin · Answer 1

Generally speaking, the Public Information Officer " C. Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident," since they are the "middle men" between the agency in question and the public.