Title
Communications Update
Brief Description: Staff will provide an update on recent activities related to emergency communications and the protocols and tools used to communicate during incidents; coordination of community event communications.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
During emergencies, the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provides the framework for incident response, while the Crisis Communication Plan establishes protocols for communicating with residents, the media and other stakeholders. The plan defines communication responsibilities and outlines the tools available, including CodeRED, the City's website, social media and media outreach to ensure timely, accurate and consistent public information.
Many communication initiatives require close collaboration between the Communications Manager and Community Relations Manager. Together, these functions support public engagement, event planning, partnerships with community organizations and coordination across City departments to deliver consistent experience for residents and visitors.
Further details outlining this information are located in the attachment.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
City staff to provide an update on communications and community relations as requested by City Council.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Jeffrey Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen Sullivan, Communications Manager
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager