On-Base Disturbance News Release
PAVILION On-Base Disturbance News Release Template.docx
Use this template to quickly create a news release to provide to the media after an on-base disturbance such as an intruder on base, theft, fire, accident, attack, shooting, hostage situation, hazardous materials spill, threat, sabotage, etc.
Attention!
Check with your unit to ensure there are no local templates that should be used instead.
Write a concise initial news release for an on-base disturbance using this template that includes:
- Release number and date
- Base name and location
- Location of incident
- Level of disturbance
- Current situation
- Personal injury and property damage status
- Short statement from leadership
- Other releasable details of the event
- Point of contact information
Distributing Your News Release
Convert the news release into a PDF and distribute via email, or direct the media to a link on your organization's website that hosts a digital copy of your media kit and/or news releases. Make sure all information is reviewed and approved by leadership and released by persons with release authority to speak to the media.