A Sunday morning just reflecting on this past week’s activities.
Great time with so many of my fellow External Affairs pros from FEMA HQ.
The opportunity to serve all these great states again will be an honor.
Demobilization is an important part of any activation.
The Plans Section is responsible for demobilization plan – an act that quietly starts when you first check-in (more information, reference ICS-300).
Remember, without proper demobilization, you might not get paid.
Whoa….whoa…..whoa……
After getting reassigned from the JIC to the FCO, I was evaluated on my performance.
So yeah, that went well.
Great to support the FCO as well as the FEMA Region-1 Incident Management Team (IMAT) this week.
Trust me, without the support of countless PIOs and numerous External Affairs peeps, we could not have accomplished our tasks assigned.
My hope is that we continue to increase our knowledge and expand on ways that we can serve each of our communities daily as well as during any disaster or emergency.
We must relentlessly pursue knowledge from educators who are willing to share their craft with others.
Listen to all of our communities and share kernels of knowledge with others in an open forum so that other PIOs can learn and make good decisions.
It is incumbent upon us to coordinate the response effort for those who have nothing.
And most importantly, it is our duty to serve this great nation.
Demobing now.
Great week.
It’s still 2017 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
Despite the spectacular summer weather we are experiencing today in March, it is likely that conditions can rapidly change.
While we see this today…
…we might see this kind of weather in the next 24-hours.
While not fashionable, they provide some refuge and partial coverage in case I or my fellow PIOs get caught in some severe weather incident – we are somewhat protected.
And yes, having more than one is advisable as you likely have other family, friends, and/or people that might get wet too.
For more info on how you could better prepare yourself for severe weather, check out the list of preparedness stuff from my friend Jana and her team at Ready.Gov on a kit or an family communications plan.
Be safe and dry peeps!
It’s still 2017 Severe Weather Preparedness Week – today’s topic: pets!
Cold weather affects humans. But think about having to put more than just your two shoes into the snow…think about 4 paws.
I know your pet loves being outside in the snow, soooooooooo:
Rain or shine, keep your pets warm and well dressed for the weather outside.
For more trusted information on your local weather, check out www.weather.gov for official weather predictions.
Day-4 and my Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) wanted to brief the entire Joint Field Office (JFO).
Words of encouragement to rally the team and keep the momentum going is an important part of any situation.
Awesome. I’m just glad to be a part of the team.
No supersoakers or motorized podiums yet.
Second day of being the FCO’s Press Secretary – bring it on Thursday!
Day-3: FEMA External Affairs PIOs (MRSP) heading out to the south side!
Nikki with 2 Ks and Kevin with 1 K.
On the docket – coordinated messaging, pressers, VIP visits, and media interviews.
Rolling 2 deep for Branch-2!
Today, the State of Ohio Tornado testing all emergency alert sirens statewide at 9:50 a.m.
***Do not be alarmed, it is only a test.***
Do you know what to do if you hear a tornado siren accompanied by a Tornado Warning?
Keep your ears tuned in for the statewide sirens.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Seems like Instagram took a page from SnapChat and Periscope.
But with this change, you can review your live video and save to your camera roll.
More flexibility and options for the Gram.
Ready for day-2!
Passing quote from yesterday: “As EA, you are the face of FEMA!”
Looking forward to hanging w/ my fellow FEMA peeps today in…
Where is @rusnivek? 