SOLID day here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
Piloting the new FEMA / NDPTC training course titled: Intermediate Social Media Tools and Techniques.
Seriously, I’m so proud to lead this new initiative. Totes proud.
Special thanks to the State of Louisiana for the hospitality.
Here to teach a new PIO/social media course in Louisiana.
Who’s ready to learn!?!??!?
#NDPTC
Kicking off the 2015 SE Ohio Healthcare Coalition workshop!
Everyone gets to participate in the emergency management/all-hazards tabletop exercise.
Favorite phrase of the day = #ICS
Great to see so many familiar friends and Peeps in the audience. I am truly honored!
BTW-Top themes include situational awareness, common operating picture, appropriate resource management, and of course joint all-hazards planning.
Now go forth and use your incident action plan skills and incident command powers for good.
I had a great Fire Department Public Information Officer (PIO) discussion yesterday with Bobby Halton, the Editor-in-Chief of Fire Engineering Magazine and Fire Rescue Magazine.
I haven’t seen Bobby since we both lectured at FDIC years ago.
I foresee great things on the horizon!
Just finished a successful PIO/SM & Crisis Comms here at the 2015 West Virginia Public Safety Expo.
Thanks for the hospitality WV!
Say hello to all your Atlantic Hurricane names for 2015.
I hope none of you show up.
Preparedness counts!
Packing now to head out to West Virginia.
BTW-West Virginia has submitted their Major Declaration request.
See you tomorrow WV and FEMA Region-3!
April was NOT easy and now May 2015 will be even busier.
First week I’ll be in Charleston, West Virginia (Region-3) presenting PIO/social media and crisis communications at the West Virginia Public Safety Exposition. Then I’ll head to southern Ohio (Region-5) to run an exercise on the importance of Incident Action Plans (IAPs) and SMART Objectives.
Second week I’ll head to Louisiana (Region-4) to pilot a brand new FEMA course then turnaround and return to Ohio (Region-5) to teach G-289: Public Information Officer Awareness class for Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA).
Third week I will head to Maryland (Region-3) and instruct at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute. Whohoo!!!! Also hoping to catch up to a few friends at FEMA and DoS.
Fourth week, I’ll be headed to Atlanta, Georgia (Region-4) to teach at the National Flood Plain Managers’ Conference.
Sounds relaxing huh?
You know me, I was just excited that April’s Ohio EMA Director’s Conference went smoothly – well done OEMA Training and Exercise Branch!
As for today, I am looking forward to my tactical training with my friends from ICE.
Bang bang.
Take a few minutes to commit to being ready for disasters that may threaten your community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region V office in Chicago, Ill., is encouraging everyone to take part in America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action on April 30 and consider doing at least one activity to improve your resilience to potential disasters.
“Spring in the Midwest can bring a heightened risk for severe weather, so it’s even more critical for people to get ready now,” said FEMA Region V Administrator Andrew Velasquez III. “Be proactive, and engage your family, friends and neighbors in one of the many simple ways to prepare for emergencies.”
Sign up for local alerts and warnings and check for access to wireless emergency alerts. Visit your city and/or county website to find out if they offer emergency alert notifications through their own systems. You should also ensure your cell phone is enabled to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to warn you of extreme weather and other emergencies in your area. And always heed the weather warnings from your local National Weather Service Office (NWS).
Download the free FEMA app to get and stay prepared: Access disaster safety tips, an emergency kit list, emergency meeting location information, and a map with open shelters. Text ANDROID or APPLE to 43362 (4FEMA) and receive a link for download.
Follow preparedness agencies on Twitter like @FEMA @FEMARegion5 @Ohio_EMA @rusnivek @ReadyGov @PrepareAthon @CraigatFEMA for quick information and regularly posted preparedness tips.
Develop and test emergency communications plans. Visit www.Ready.gov/plan-for-your-risks for tips on how to ensure your plan is as comprehensive as possible.
Assemble or update emergency supplies. Include drinking water, a first-aid kit, canned food, a radio, flashlight and blankets. Visit www.Ready.gov/build-a-kit for a disaster supply checklist. Don’t forget to store additional supply kits in your car and at the office too.
Collect and safeguard critical documents. Keep copies in your home and store originals in a secure place outside the home, such as a bank safe deposit box.
These easy preparedness steps takes seconds to complete.
Be a part of the 2015 National Call to Action and be prepared for any disaster or emergency.
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