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FEMA currently offers six online independent study courses focused on general public communications during a disaster event. Course options include courses designed specifically for public information officers, in addition specialized courses on social media, external affairs liaisons, and general disaster communication skills.

IS-29 — Public Information Officer Awareness

IS-702.a — National Incident Management System (NIMS) Public Information Systems

IS-802 — Emergency Support Functions (ESF) #2 – Communications

IS-794 — External Affairs Program Liaison

IS-242.b — Effective Communication