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SURprise visit to my favorite Social Media class #NDPTC

Posted on November 5, 2016 by rusnivek

Who just shows up at a brand new social media class?!?

Glad to see the newly FEMA certified, NDPTC Social Media Tools and Techniques Course (PER-344) to Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Also glad to see so many fellow peeps as well as public safety professionals who are willing to utilize technology to better their agencies.

Great engagement especially during classroom activities by instructors too.

Seriously, I’m proud to see that this class can help shape the way government and public safety agencies use social media in planned events as well as before, during, and after a disaster.

Super proud.

@rusnivek

Final day of OEMA ICS-400 at Belmont College #AlohaFriday

Posted on November 4, 2016 by rusnivek

Final Day of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) ICS-400 class.

Lots of discussion on Area Command, MAC, Unified Command, EMAC, Declaration process, etc…

Talking about MACs (not Big Macs) made me kinda hungry for lunch.

Also discussion on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region-5 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)…

…and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington DC.

Cameo appearance by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate

I don’t know about your ICS-400 class, but my class was all smiles.

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And yes, no worries, I’m wearing an #AlohaShirt today.

Special thanks to Belmont College for hosting this great OEMA class.

Happy #AlohaFriday everyone!

@rusnivek

Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s November ICS-400 class in Belmont County

Posted on November 3, 2016 by rusnivek

Kicking off Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) ICS-400: Advanced ICS this morning in Belmont County, Ohio.

Great to see so many familiar faces from the previous ICS-300 class too!

Diverse participants from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia makes for a great class.

Additionally, participants represent local, state, and Federal Officials – this makes it an incredible group.

Dynamic activity discussion on Area command as well as spirited discussion on resource allocation for priorities – all the hallmarks of a great engaged class.

Looking forward to Friday – the final day!

@rusnivek

2016 World Series Game-7 in Cleveland! #RallyTogether #GoTribe

Posted on November 2, 2016 by rusnivek

2016 World Series Game-7: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians.

Look, let’s keep it simple for the final game.

Let’s hope for a solid game from both teams – It’s been quite a series so may the best team win.

Indeed both teams are worthy of being crowned the 2016 World Series Champions.

Most importantly, I hope for all celebrations to remain calm and peaceful.

For the sake of all the public safety professionals working, celebrate responsibly.

And don’t forget to scream #GoTribe #Windians and #RallyTogether

For more info, follow @CLEPolice

Reporting in from Cleveland…

@rusnivek

November includes the 2016 World Series too #GoTribe #RallyTogether #Windians

Posted on November 1, 2016 by rusnivek

October was great but a busy November is here!

First week, I’ll be supporting the Cleveland PIOs during the 2016 World Series. Later in the week, I’ll be in southern Ohio teaching ICS-400 in Belmont County (Ohio).

Second week will be a few social media classes in SE Georgia who are still in recovery operations from Hurricane Matthew.

Third week will be all Arizona.

And then the Fourth week will some Thanksgiving fun.

Who’s excited for Turkey in November? Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

And for tonight’s World Series Game-6 Cubs vs Indians: #GoTribe #RallyTogether #Windians

@rusnivek

5 easy tips for a safe 2016 Halloween night #TrickOrTreat #boo

Posted on October 31, 2016 by rusnivek

Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

Here are a few tips to make sure your little trick-or-treaters are out safe:

1. Make sure everyone can easily see out of their costumes.

Costume safety!

Cuts and bruises are quick ways to ruin a fun Halloween night.

2. Consult your local jurisdictions (AHJ) on approved times for trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-Treat!

Never want to show up at someone’s house unexpectedly.

3. Make sure everyone has a flashlight or glow sticks.

See and be seen

While driving, it’s hard to see people at night so the more visible you can make everyone, the better.

4. There are chemicals inside those glow sticks – DO NOT let the kiddos chew on them.

Pop – ewwwwwww!

Whoa.

5. Most of all, have fun!

Elsa and Anna with Arendelle’s Royal Chefs

It’s great time to be out with your kids.

Have a safe trick-or-treating night!

@rusnivek

Game-5 because it’s all about the #Windians #GoTribe #Believeland #RallyTogether

Posted on October 30, 2016 by rusnivek

Game-5 in Chicago! #GoTribe #Believeland #RallyTogether

It’s time to make magic happen #GoTribe

Reporting live from…well, you know…

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Game-4 magic #GoTribe #Believeland #RallyTogether

Posted on October 29, 2016 by rusnivek

Game-4 tonight in Chicago.

I believe everyone here needs this win.

#GoTribe #Believeland #RallyTogether

@rusnivek

Supporting fellow PIOs from Cleveland Water today

Posted on October 28, 2016 by rusnivek

Today I’ll be supporting fellow PIOs for Cleveland Water as they host open forum meetings with the community.

You can check out my periscope broadcast here.

Or, you can check out the Cleveland Water FPV FacebookLive camera here.

At the end, I’ll be doing some social media live broadcast stuff as well as some fun interview work with other PIOs and Commissioner.

BTW-2016 World Series game-3 is tonight in Chicago.

As always #GoTribe #RallyTogether

@rusnivek

2016 World Series Game-2 field work for PIOs #GoTribe #RallyTogether

Posted on October 27, 2016 by rusnivek

Doing some Public Information Officer (PIO) stuff during the 2016 World Series was fun.

Like in any deployment, don’t forget to sign in, or else Jobu will chase you down!

Jobu says sign in on the ICS-211 form #GoTribe #MajorLeague

Stadium was packed!

2016 World Series game-2: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians

Don’t think it’s all glamour, PIOs spend gobs of time crafting specific messages tailored to each situation.

PIOs in the midst of discussing the use of gifs.

In the end, ESF-15 and all PIOs/PAOs are there to support all of our partners in public safety.

ESF-15 in the hizzouse!

Looking forward to game-3 in Chicago.

Slider and Rusnivek

#GoTribe #RallyTogether

@rusnivek