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Quick recap of the #PIOCON17 in Franklin County #Ohio #Columbus

Posted on January 21, 2017 by rusnivek

Yesterday was the 2017 PIO Conference (#PIOCON17) held in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

We had a PACKED house with over 110 PIOs attending from multiple states.

Topics included:

Returning the Surrvivors to Cleveland
CJSavesCLE – planned public safety event capitalizing on social media
The use of social media for live broadcast
Joint Information Center at the 2016 Republican National Convention
Tips/Tricks for government PIOs
County workshop on crisis communications and planning

We had some great engagement from multiple agencies across Ohio.

Numerous detailed questions throughout the day too – love it!

Super great to see so many familiar PIO and PAO faces in the crowd.

Even ones that we regularly seee in NE Ohio….great to have their participation and networking

Special thanks to Franklin County Clerk of Courts Director of Communications Xenia Palus on providing this incredible opportunity to all Public Information Officers and Public Affairs Officers across the State of Ohio and FEMA Region-5.

Looking forward to the next PIO Conference!

@rusnivek

Kicking off today’s #PIOCON17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rusnivek

Let’s get this conference started!

PIO Skillz in 3…2…1…

PC: James Pollack

#PIOCON17

@rusnivek

Nope, I will not be holed up in…

Posted on January 19, 2017 by rusnivek

For those that have inquired, I have declined an assignment to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

Instead, I will be assigned to do Columbus stuff in the State of Ohio.

Looking forward to seeing all my Ohio peeps tomorrow.

@rusnivek

P.S. If you are attending, this link has the deets you’ll need to stay informed.

15 years ago, things were a bit different

Posted on January 18, 2017 by rusnivek

15 years ago. Things were a bit different.

626MB departing with Lead Pilot Joe Mag

Hey Kelly, did you know, I’m still being called “Kaito”?

Kelly and Kaito

While some of our uniforms or missions or jobs have changed, we will never forget.

Glad to have you around Joe P.

Miss you Bill and Kel.

@rusnivek

Bad weather today #Thunder #Roars

Posted on January 17, 2017 by rusnivek

Some fugly weather inbound to NorthEast Ohio today peeps.

Just remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Bolt Inside!

#Rawr

@rusnivek

Mean people do not like severe weather warnings

Posted on January 15, 2017 by rusnivek

Dear general public: Stop being mean to the National Weather Service, State/Local government public safety, and news reporters.

When “breaking news” occurs pertaining to safety, please adhere to the warnings put forth by the official sources.

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Again, stop being mean!

Most reporters are generally nice and they want to report the facts.

For your protection, heed all safety warnings from official sources.

@rusnivek

Emergency lights and sirens right behind you – what to do?!?

Posted on January 14, 2017 by rusnivek

Even in light traffic, do you know what to do?

PULL RIGHT FOR LIGHTS!

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That’s right – go right!

PullRightForLights

Be safe and help out your local public safety providers as they head out to do good stuff.

@rusnivek

EOC Clocks

Posted on January 13, 2017 by rusnivek

EST: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=417

UTC: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=1440

Chicago: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=64

Denver: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=75

California: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=217

Hawaii: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=103

Need a backup EOC? I bet you can identify this one

Posted on January 12, 2017 by rusnivek

For my Emergency Management Pros – have you done your continuity planning yet?

What? You don’t have a backup Emergency Operations Center?!?

Let me help you for free: Sports-type restaurants can easily double as an Emergency Operations Center.

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Oh schnikies – he’s right!

Remember on September 11th, FDNY had to move their EOC multiple times because of increased hazards, inaccessibility, and debris?

More planning? Any of the FEMA credentialed Master Continuity Practitioners can help you out…like me.

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Likely this could be a good alternate to any Emergency Operations Center right? Large parking lot, ability to provide food, bathrooms, etc….all the stuff we need.

So yes, if you are short on funding, consider identifying a few neighborhood sports restaurants as backup emergency operations centers in your AOR and mutual aid districts/regions.

@rusnivek

Teaching in the NM DOC – Social Media Tools and Techniques

Posted on January 11, 2017 by rusnivek

Hello Wednesday! Getting a chance to teach my favorite advanced class – PER-344: Social Media Tools and Techniques at the State of New Mexico Department of Public Health.