Special thanks to our FEMA Division Supervisor Newton Tang…

FEMA PIO Kevin Sur and FEMA DIV/SUP Newton Tang

…and FEMA Division Supervisor Patrick Cornbill…

FEMA PIO Kevin Sur and FEMA DIV/SUP Patrick Cornbill

…for working with your favorite FEMA PIO on this news assignment.

As always, your Public Information Officer (PIO) is a critical resource before, during, and after the disaster.

“He’s actually working!” – WNBC (NY) Reporter Michael Gargiulo

Emergency Management is all about solidifying relationships and accommodating the local & national media is critical in getting the word out to the rest of the world for ongoing recovery operations.

PIO = totes important.

Reporting live from….well, you know.

@rusnivek