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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Duh-this could happen to you! #TADD #FloodSafety #Prepared2014
After all the stuff this week, you pretty much know what to do.
Don’t have this happen to you.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD
@rusnivek
Only ancient bad writers use the term Fireman
Terminology is important.
This day and age it is ever so important to call things and people by the right identifier or name.
Similar to the NIMS Typing…we need to completely comply with the unified terminology.
In this news story, the reporter didn’t.
If you haven’t noticed, there are thousands of female firefighters who serve every day. In various cities across America, these ladies uphold and protect the values of our cherished fire service responding to calls 24/7/365.
As Public Information Officers, we should constantly monitor and immediately correct media types who use the wrong terms, help them understand why it is incorrect, and share the right terminology.
Headline should read: “Long time Firefighter honored for his five decades of service”
Perhaps a short email to the reporter would have gotten him/her to change the story online.
Let’s elevate our profession and help others use correct terminology.
Firefighter…not Fireman
@rusnivek
Spring break does not mean to play here #TADD #FloodSafety
This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
Look-I know it’s Spring break.
I know you want to go out and party like a rockstar.
But seriously, don’t play around during flood situations.
Stop goofing around and make sure you and your friends are safe.
#TADD = Turn Around, Don’t Drown
It’s real easy to be #Prepared2014.
For more information, click here.
@rusnivek
Are interstate highways safe during heavy flooding? Iowa knows #TADD #FloodSafety #Prepared2014
This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
Teaching in Iowa today, I just found out they have had numerous Presidential Declarations on flooding. In fact, there’s an Emergency Management Director that his county has had 3 Presidential Declarations in three consecutive month. Schnikies!
Again, consider sharing the simple message of #TADD
Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Just because it’s a Interstate, does NOT mean it is safe during a disaster.
Just because the sun is shining, does NOT mean it is safe during a disaster.
Make sure all your peeps are safe.
@rusnivek
Is this flooded roadway safe? You tell me…. #TADD #Prepared2014
This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
To help clarify some misconceptions about water and flooding, let me make it very clear – NEVER drive through flooded roads. Here’s a great example. We were dispatched after a few reported calls of a flooded roadway. Looks innocent enough right?
Just because it’s downhill does NOT mean it is any safer…in fact, it is more dangerous.
- Gravity will move/flow the water faster.
- More water will cause you to lose control of your vehicle or possibly sink your vehicle and/or drown you.
- More water will remain at the bottom of the hill will definitely cause damage to your vehicle.
So how can you share this safety message with others?
- Continue to share the message of Turn Around, Don’t Drown = #TADD (National safety campaign phrase)
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Flash flooding can occur anywhere – even within metropolitan and urban areas.
- Avoid areas that are frequently flooded.
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Always follow instructions from your local emergency service professionals.
- Report any flooded roadways to the proper authorities.
- NEVER drive through flooded roads.
It’s really bad news if we have to meet like this…
If you were wondering, that’s me on the right
Do your part in #Prepared2014 by being safe this year.
@rusnivek
2014 National Flood Safety Awareness Week #TADD #Prepared2014
This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 16 – 22, 2014).
Did you know that floods are the #1 natural disaster in the US? Just within the past five years, all 50 states have experienced floods or flash floods.
How can you help?
Share these easy safety tips with your constituents on flood safety:
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown = #TADD (National safety campaign phrase)
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Flash flooding can occur anywhere. If there is a possibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground. Always follow instructions from your local emergency service professionals.
- NEVER drive through flooded roads.
- Use local alerts and warning systems (like iPAWS and WEAs) which can send localized information about your immediate area.
- Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organization.
- Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause thousands of dollars in damages.
- Do you know if you live in a flood zone? Find out here for free.
So check your emergency preparedness kits and make sure you are ready!
@rusnivek
Big meetings and plans today…
Various flight paths today:
Early AM: OH to PA to DC.
Then later: DC to SC.
Hope your week is going well.
@rusnivek
Did you do it? Are you safe? #SpringForward #preparedness2014
Did you do it? Are you safe? #SpringForward #preparedness2014
If you haven’t, then get on it right now!
Why should you have a working smoke detector?
A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.
Keeping my favorite peeps (that’s you) safe this Spring…
@rusnivek
Free Wireless Emergency Alerts from @FEMA #OHWX #Prepareness2014
It’s 2014 National Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 2nd through March 8th.
Today, we will focus in on wireless mobile notification alerts!
Have you heard of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs)?
- Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With WEA, warnings can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm’s way, without need to download an app or subscribe to a service.
- You can receive important lifesaving alerts no matter where you are – at home, at school, or at work. Numerous public safety officials use reliable systems to alert you and your family in the event of natural or man-made disasters. Many communities also offer emergency alert notifications through their own systems.
Do you know what the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is used for?
- The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, satellite digital audio service and direct broadcast satellite providers, cable television systems, and wireless cable systems to provide the President with a communications capability to address the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency.
Meshing all technologies together, do you know how the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) is already helping everyone?
- The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), is a modernization and integration of the nation’s existing and future alert and warning systems, technologies, and infrastructure.
- IPAWS’ EAS is the message dissemination pathway that sends warnings via broadcast, cable, satellite, and wireline services. EAS may be used by state and local authorities, in cooperation with the broadcast community, to deliver important emergency information, such as weather information, AMBER alerts, and local incident information targeted to specific areas.
- The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, satellite digital audio service and direct broadcast satellite providers, cable television systems, and wireless cable systems to provide the President with a communications capability to address the American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency.
At this time in Ohio, the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) authorities who have completed the authentication steps are:
1. Ashtabula County
2. Clark County
3. Delaware County
4. Fairfield County
5. Geauga County
6. Lucas County
7. Ohio Emergency Management Agency
8. Tuscarawas County
Hope you are paired with one of these local agencies to receive better information during severe weather or major emergency…otherwise, you’ll be left out in the dark.
@rusnivek
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