Role: Providing Public Communication
The DOH provides communication to the public and health care partners regarding health aspects of an emergency.
Transmitting correct and consistent messages during an emergency is vital. All communication with the public, particularly during an emergency, is handled by the DOH Public Information Officer (PIO) in consultation with the Health Officer and in coordination with the Department’s subject matter experts.
Besides handling questions from the media, the Public Information Office also updates the DOH website and sends out community announcements and alerts in the event of an emergency.
