Emergency Communications Academy

Join communications professionals from across the state for this unique, hands-on training academy for those wanting to learn effective, cutting-edge risk and crisis communication tactics and strategies using lessons learned from real-world events. This is a two-day academy with robust training and presentations on day one and a field trip to California’s state emergency operations center for hands-on experiences on day two. This academy is taught by public safety experts from federal, state and local government agencies such as FEMA, Cal OES, CHP, CAL FIRE, CDPH and others. It’s designed for public information professionals who understand the basics of their job and want to expand their knowledge and skills to handle the unique complexities of crises such as natural and manmade disasters. 

Mark Your Calendar for February 4 – 5, 2020.  The event will be held in the Sacramento Region.  

February 4 – Day 1: Lake Natoma Inn, Folsom, CA

February 5 – Day 2: Cal OES, Mather, CA

Registration will open in August.