Doing some PIO camera work today. Don’t be nervous!
Even for the most experienced professional, on camera interviews are challenging, but the more you do them, the easier it gets. Additionally, we were fortunate to have several participants with past media (TV and newspaper) experiences to share with the class too.
Social media? You bet! We talked a ton about SnapChat too.
Also had some fun with FacebookLive.
On the spot interviews showcasing the new Quint.
Great class!
As human beings, we all communicate differently.
No seriously, we do. However, if we can find a common language, we can better fulfill our SMART objective, implement our strategies, and of course utilize the right tactics.
Common language? Yes, we use legos to demonstrate this process.
Just one of the fun training tabletop exercises we run through during the Command and General Staff Training.
Additionally, I got to talk about preparedness efforts too.
Fun stuff…doh!
Detailed to this station! Who is ready for some PIO training?!?
But first, lemme go on a run.
Afternoon will be filled with Crisis Communications and mock interviews.
Secret project this morning with lots of smiles…
Lots of holiday cheer…
All for this…
Ohhh yeah, the #MannequinChallenge
Outstanding work to all Cleveland public safety forces!
Thank goodness for Instagram adding stickers to their stories.
If you are keeping count, SnapChat, Swarm, FourSquare, and Twitter all allow stickers already.
Instagram catching up!
Because of the changing weather conditions, allow yourself more time for travel esp driving.
As you can see, just brushing the snow off your vehicle won’t help much…
…when you have a solid layer of ice hiding below.
It’s deceiving with a light snowfall hiding the rainfall which turned to a sheet of ice.
So take extra time to chill and chizzle (<–see what I did there?) that thick layer of ice from all your windows.
Good time to put on a good pair of gloves or mittens and my favorite knit hat and have at it.
But for more preparedness tips, check out Ready.Gov’s Winter Weather preparedness tips – all for FREE.
Now back to chiseling out my command vehicle. Bah humbug.
Fun day presenting Social Media Tools and Techniques at the State of Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency’s State Emergency Operations Center.
A few familiar faces but lots of new peeps now armed with social media knowledge.
Super fun course packed with lots of content.
Love me some Louisiana!
It’s going to be a busy day…
So many familiar faces in the audience. #NDPTC
Looking forward to sharing some great Public Information Officer / Social Media stuff today.
Here’s a few follow-up safety messages that could help reinforce public safety efforts during our extreme weather, snow, and blizzard conditions this morning.
Aggressive driving is not safe. Consider a slower, more conservative approach especially when driving on unplowed, un-salted, or sheets of ice.
Lots of Fire and EMS and Police working on the highway today.
Large vehicles often kick up debris while traveling at highway speeds. All motorists need to be cognizant of this especially while driving alongside large vehicles/semi-trucks.
Stay safe and warm out there!
Lots of planning at the Cleveland Fire Training Academy today.
Special thanks to the lads at Engine-30 for supporting.
Where is @rusnivek? 