Join us for our 6th Annual Emergency Communications Academy
July 21 & 22, 2026!

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, CAL FIRE, 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. 

REGISTER

Agenda Coming soon!  For travel planning - see Academy dates/times in the column on the right.

 

Event Venues

EVENT VENUES

Day 1 (Tuesday, July 21) - Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Day 2 (Wednesday, July 22) - Cal OES State Emergency Operations Center
3650 Schriever Ave.
Mather, CA
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 

Hotel Block

HOTEL BLOCK
Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA
CAPIO room rate is $150 plus taxes / complimentary parking

CAPIO BOOKING LINK