People are waiting through the bad weather for the 2026 Chicago Air/Water Show.
Just hope that people bring a few extra precautions to aid the rain/wind.
Also, glad to see the interest and love for our DOD/DOW partners who are in town this week.
Reporting live from the lakefront….
Current #HIWx with inbound #Hurricane #LaLa on the track.
To my family and friends in #Hawaii – stay safe and heed all warnings from officials.
Because if this hits, this will be the first hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii since 1992 (Hurricane Iniki).
Time: 17:29 Zulu August 15, 2026
It’s Aloha Friday so while here, I gotta check in with my favorite Buoy…
These sea buoys are used to marker rise/fall levels in the ocean…which should give plenty of warning to those in the way of a tsunami.
In case there’s an earthquake in the pacific rim, well in advance, these buoys report data which drives early warning messages to my my family in Hawaii a chance to get to evacuate and get to higher ground.
Gotta love these early warning resources to better keep the public (and my family) a bit safer during an emergency.
Happy Aloha Friday everyone!
Indeed!
One of my favorite signs from my friends at the DOD/DOW…
Applies to many things in life too
Shhhhhhh
Outstanding helistop…
Ground level helicopter like this make it easier for medium duty/heavy lift helos.
Always good to know rendezvous points at every Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Reporting live with a clear LZ….
This week in Region-2 teaching social media in New Jersey!
Lots of fun and great dialog from all the participants with NDPTC…including our new uniform shirts!
Heavy police presence in class with great discussion on geolocation and social listening.
And no, Snooki was not in class this week.
Reporting live from the EOC…
Wait a second….underground bunkers? Here?
Colts Neck?
Monmouth County, New Jersey?
I’m not sure, but I think there probably should be more exhaust ports and maybe some generator hookups for refueling.
Repeat after me, “COOP”
Repeat after me, “COG”
Reporting live from the field…
I was just talking about this today because in the field of Emergency Management, it’s a small world indeed!
Hoping to catch up to a few friends from the past…
And yes, Bryan is waaaay taller than me.
After all the big July parties, back to the grind!
First week should be a planning week, but NWS is forecasting some terrible weather in our area/midwest.
Second week will be with Region-2 with the crew in New Jersey.
Third week with more social media fun with a few virtual classes.
Fourth week: the kids go back to school so hoping for a calm week.
Hope to see you out there…
Where is @rusnivek? 