Preparing for the 2017 #CLEStPats Parade

Posted on March 16, 2017 by rusnivek

Starting prep for the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Reporting live from ESF-15…

National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire memorial

Posted on March 15, 2017 by rusnivek

I was fortunate to make a stop at the National Interagency Fire Center

This is where the so many HotShots train and hone their skills

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation sought a special way to recognize firefighters after the loss of 14 lives during the 1994 South Canyon Fire. The Foundation partnered with the National Interagency Fire Center to pursue creation of a monument. Generous donations and tireless work of countless volunteers transformed a section of parking lot into a peaceful park. The Monument was officially dedicated in a ceremony on May 25, 2000.

So many placards displaying fallen Firefighters.

My SnapChat has a more in-depth story including better views w/ Spectacles.

If you ever get out to Idaho, check it out.

Be safe peeps.

@rusnivek

Advanced Social Media classes in Idaho on PI day (3.14)! #NDPTC

Posted on March 14, 2017 by rusnivek

Starting off this morning teaching my most favorite advanced class…

Social Media Tools & Techniques!

Lots of things to share and showcase in the Public Information Officer (PIO) and ESF-15: External Affairs realm.

Social Media tools including several Augmented Reality apps that use pre-existing hardware that could be useful for any operational and tactical operations.

Additionally many Emergency Operations Center across the country could use these technologies to augment their response and increase their situational awareness / common operating picture (SA/COP).

Great to work with so many pros who are willing to contribute to the All-hazards response.

We ran through a few crisis communications ~~exercises~~ activities utilizing the new social media tools we showcased.

Great conversation with participants from across Idaho and Washington.

Glad to see creative minds formulating emergency communications plans for the preparedness and response phase..

Special thanks to Ada County Emergency Management and EM Director Joe for their hospitality.

Special thanks to @AdaCountyEM Social Media Coordinator Myla for help in the EOC too. #Spectacles

Many mahalos to all my new peeps from across Idaho and FEMA Region 10.

Now use your new social media powers for good!

@rusnivek

Stretch out before you shovel snow!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by rusnivek

Before you shovel snow, stretch out!

For realz!

Don’t be foolish.

Here’s the info from the National Weather Service – Cleveland Office (NWSCLE)

Follow @NWSCLE for more information.

Be smart during this winter storm.

@rusnivek

Good morning from the EOC!

Posted on March 13, 2017 by rusnivek

Good morning EOC!

Working the basic social media mojo today in Ada County Emergency Operations Center.

#Ermahgerd

@rusnivek

Change your clocks & watches #SpringForward

Posted on March 12, 2017 by rusnivek

Change your clocks one hour ahead please.

Also, change all the batteries in your smoke detector too.

Why right now? What else do you have to do at 2am?!?

@rusnivek

Limitations on editing multi-picture post on Instagram #SMEM

Posted on March 11, 2017 by rusnivek

It appears that once you post a multiple picture Instagram post, you cannot go back and edit to tag people in the photos.

You can still edit the text portion of the instagram post.

Keep in mind that first photo has to be engaging enough to grab people’s attention to notice the multiple gram post (dots at bottom of picture).

Just swipe right.

(See what I did there?)

Good to know.

@rusnivek

Does it fit? Third looks – my #Spectacles from SnapChat Part-3

Posted on March 9, 2017 by rusnivek

Third looks – my #Spectacles from SnapChat Part-3. This time, it’s about size.

Yep, you heard that right, it’s one size fits all.

Me? Well, I don’t exactly have a classic Caucasian face with a sharp nose and chiseled chin. But they sit kinda pinch the bridge of my nose. However, everyone wears their sunnies differently.

Tip-3: If you see someone wearing them in the wild, ask them to try it on.

(I also heard Shaq tried them on at CES this year too.)

BTW-no animals were harmed in the video.

More to come.

@rusnivek