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40 <br />40 <br />6.4 COORDINATION OF MEDIA RELEASES <br />As stated above, the Indian River County Commission Chambers <br />(designated press area) is the focal point for news releases during a <br />hazardous materials incident. The dissemination of information to the <br />news media and public will be coordinated by the PIOs from the county, <br />facility and state. Each PIO will collect, from their respective personnel <br />in emergency response operations, information regarding emergency <br />operations and recommended protective actions. Upon verification of <br />information, the PiOs will develop a coordinated news release for <br />approval by appropriate decision makers. Sample media releases are <br />included in Figures 6-1 through 6-7. <br />6.5 RUMOR CONTROL <br />A Citizens' Information Center for rumor control may be activated to <br />answer public inquiries and to assess public attitudes during a hazardous <br />materials incident. Ten telephone lines are available and will be staffed <br />by county personnel and/or volunteers. These telephone numbers will be <br />released to the general public upon activation of the EOC. <br />The Governor's Director of Communications is the Public Information <br />Officer for the Governor's Office, and will operate from the DEM Press <br />Room or the local Emergency Operations Center. Releases of information <br />to the news media from any state agency will be coordinated through the <br />State PIO and/or the Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR). <br />6.6 PUBLIC EDUCATION <br />The Indian River County Department of Emergency Services will <br />coordinate with local Emergency Planning Committees and local <br />governments to assure the provision of information and materials to <br />advise residents and transients of appropriate protective measures during <br />a hazardous materials incident. <br />Indian River County Emergency Pian for Hazardous Materials Page 91 <br />