January  
19-21 Basic PIO Class      
This 3-½ day course is intended for Public Information Officers who are new to the field or have had limited experience carrying out their PIO duties, as well as for those individuals who have been assigned PIO responsibilities as an additional duty. The course emphasis is on the basic skill and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include: the role of the PIO in emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interview. A media panel, with representatives from TV, radio and press, is usually featured at each class. 
February  
March  
22-24 Unified Command Class       
April  
29 Public Officials Conference - BNP  
May  
June  
July