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Congrats to the new FEMA Administrator Brock Long!
Congrats to the new FEMA Administrator Brock Long!
Brock Long was officially sworn in as FEMA administrator, by Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, in a ceremony this morning.
Welcome to FEMA!
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.
Official Press Release can be found here HQ-17-033.
17-001: A Shake That Never Happened #PIO #Safety #SocialMedia
| 17-001: A Shake That Never Happened | |
| Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS) | Topic(s): Error message / human error |
| Date: 06-23-17 | Platform: Twitter/Email |
Sometimes, US Geological Survey (USGS) computers have 6.8 sized hiccups which automatically pushed out info this past Wednesday. This caused serious concern as numerous Emergency Management professionals and PIOs desperately searched to verify information on any earthquake in California. None was to be found on Wednesday June 21, 2017.
As you can see, the date listed in the email notification isn’t consistent with Wednesday’s date as well as the time stamp of publication.
Even worse was the 140-character tweet with even less text/info that initially went out to their 679K followers (@USGS). With the magnitude and epicenter location in a well populated area (Santa Barbara CA), it is crucial that we have multiple sources to verify critical information.
As humans, our attention span has shortened. (SQUIRREL!) Likely thousands misread the initial date/time listed on the email. Even less took the time to click the link in the tweet.
USGS noticed the error and posted this explanation of the errand info. Emails were sent to explain the deleted event.
Obviously more than 140 characters, they screen shot a typed response and posted the image to twitter referencing their errant tweet. The USGS used this tactic to get more information and characters into an otherwise short 140-character tweet.
Whether computer or human error, fessing up to an error on social media is embarrassing. However, the ramifications of arbitrarily deleting info without prior public notification will gander your agency a rash of criticism from the most loyal of followers. Government agencies should strive to foster trust and transparency with all of their constituency. Not to mention, deletion of your posts must match your agency’s policy/procedure or SOP/SOG.
Three important tips to consider if an agency posts something weird:
- Trust, but verify information. Trust your social media intuition.
- Correlate data from various sources to make an informed decision for ongoing operations.
- Admit your mistakes. It happens. Human error is a thing.
Mistakes happen, but how you recover will either make you a hero or a zero. Maximize your efforts on social media including screenshots of your more-than-140-character-response.
Time is short, so tweet / email correct stuff!
****Or download the one-pager here: AShakeThatNeverHappened-Safety-PIO-SM-17-001***
Maybe watch a quick video from USA Today
Did the USA Today just feature Jennifer and I for the SB Earthquake hiccup?
Um, did the USA Today just feature Jennifer and I in the USGS earthquake hiccup?
#famous
Here’s the link to the full animation: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2017/06/22/fake-earthquake-shakes-up-internet/103098496/
Day-4 of the DHS/FEMA AH NIMS ICS IMT IC Course at OEMA
Day-4 of the DHS/FEMA All Hazards NIMS ICS IMT Incident Commander course here at Ohio EMA.
Lots of sharing of ideas esp from our partners from the US Foresty Division.
Obviously, they deal with large incidents all the time – esp this year being an already busy wildfire year.
Additionally, talking about the entire Command and General Staff and how they interact with all other positions are key to formulating a successful team.
Just glad we have everyone contributing to the conversation.
Lots of passionate people wanting every community to work together and succeed.
SnapChat added a map?
SnapChat added a map this AM.
Still unimpressed as it aggregates contacts and SnapChat stories.
Here are the instructions.
And you can ghost yourself too.
Not really useful for gathering general info.
Ghosting. Phleeze!
Maybe if I was friends with everyone.
Or maybe an open network. Duh.
Day-3 of FEMA IMT IC Course #NationalSelfieDay
Day-3 of the FEMA #IMT Incident Commander course at Ohio EMA!
Lots to discuss esp transfer of command and planning Ps.
Also, today is NationalSelfieDay!
Bonus for the pink tie too #WeWearPinkOnWednesdays
Day-2 of IMT Incident Commander on integration and deployment bags
Lots to learn today with deep discussions on integration with various local, county, state, and Federal officials.
It’s acronym galore!
If you were wondering, that flow chart above makes perfect sense to me.
Morning was also spent on a huge discussion on deployment preparedness.
Trust me, I definitely got that part down.
Long day ahead tomorrow too including meetings with City of Columbus officials.
Day-1 of IMT Incident Commander course at OEMA
Morning Ohio EMA! #Mothership
Welcome to the first day of NIMS ICS Incident Management Team Incident Commander course!
Got a quick welcome from Ohio EMA Training & Exercise David Nunley.
Lots to discuss including responsibilities, leadership, and of course paperwork (ICS forms).
Great first day with participants from Ohio, New Mexico, Oregon, and Georgia with tons to digest in all the slides.
Lots.
Channeling my inner Patrick.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Ohio Statewide Amber Alert on a Sunday from Licking County #FathersDay
AMBER Alert on #FathersDay – not a good afternoon.
Not only do you get email notification…
…social media picked up on it right away…
…EAS Alerts go off to everyone in the proximity…
…and roadside signs instantly broadcast the same message.
Where and why did AMBER Alert first start?
The AMBER Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed with local police to develop an early warning system to help find abducted children. AMBER stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas, and then brutally murdered. Other states and communities soon set up their own AMBER plans as the idea was adopted across the nation.
How does it work?
Once law enforcement has determined that a child has been abducted and the abduction meets AMBER Alert criteria, law enforcement notifies broadcasters and state transportation officials. AMBER Alerts interrupt regular programming and are broadcast on radio and television and DOT highway signs. AMBER Alerts can also be re-disseminated through lottery, digital billboards, Internet Ad exchanges, Internet Service Providers, Internet search engines, as well as wireless devices such as mobile phones.
How effective has it been?
As of December 23, 2015 there have been 800 children rescued and returned specifically because of AMBER Alert. AMBER Alerts also serve as deterrents to those who would prey upon our children. AMBER Alert cases have shown that some perpetrators release the abducted child after hearing the AMBER Alert.
Do not ignore these Amber Alerts.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Look out for your neighbors.
Read the alert, call if you see something/someone matching the description and make your community safer.
*****************Update as of 06-18-17 at 19:38*****************
Child was found safe. Keiria Marie Trent girl was found safe with a relative.
Thank you for participating in the Ohio AMBER Alert.
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