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February 2018 is a 4 and 5 and 3 kinda month

Posted on February 1, 2018 by rusnivek

Seems like January went on forever…but February is finally here!

In the first week, it’s all about preparedness in a few classes on Hazardous Weather in Region 4…which is timely as we all have been having challenges with weather this year. Hope to get a chance to meet up with the state director too.

Second week, I’ll be hitting the HSEEP hard as I pop another Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program class for Emergency Management. I am also hoping to attend my 2018 refresher weather class on Weather Spotter on Thursday too. Region-5 baby!

Third week in Region-3 cause I’ll be back at EMI for the Advanced PIO Class and the Master PIO Program. Will I be seeing you in my class?!?

And the fourth week, I head back to Summit County, Ohio to teach the Basic PIO course. That’s right – in a matter of three short weeks, I will have the Basic and Advanced and Master PIO Courses. Also looking forward to our quarterly training with news media at WOIO Channel 19/43 CBS affiliate. DM me for more deets.

Keep em safe peeps!

@rusnivek

Short hop to another class

Posted on January 31, 2018 by rusnivek

Finishing one adventure and headed to another.
Clear for takeoff on 8 Romeo.

See you on the flip side peeps!

@rusnivek

Thank you Vern

Posted on January 30, 2018 by rusnivek

Thank you to Vern for his many years of service.

Not only to HI-EMA, but your meritorious years of service to Hawaii and this nation.

@rusnivek

Riding backwards is fun, but leaders ride forward #Firefighter

Posted on January 28, 2018 by rusnivek

You can never start them too early.

Riding backwards is fun Arden, but leaders ride forwards.

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Big lessons learned symposium #PIO #PAO #ESF15

Posted on January 27, 2018 by rusnivek

Yesterday, I was asked to speak at the big lessons learned symposium from the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Former FEMA Deputy Administrator Tim Manning kicked everything off in the morning.

Me? I was specifically asked to address crisis communications and disaster communications in the response phase for September-October in the Florida Keys and November-December in the US Virgin Islands. #PIO #PAO #ESF15 #ExternalAffairs

Also, I was fortunate to be introduced by Director for the Pacific Region of the National Weather Service Ray Tanabe.

His surveys on hydration during disasters is super interesting.

He’s a super nice guy too.

Other speakers also shared stories from Texas, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Additional panel discussions…

…and group discussions played out with all participants too.

All islands EMAs were represented including state, DoD, and Federal agencies.

I’m proud to share all our successes in each of these places with everyone attending today.

So much to learn esp in disaster communications.

@rusnivek

From stage in the front of the Symposium on #AlohaFriday

Posted on January 26, 2018 by rusnivek

Lots to see, lots to do, lots to share as we kick off a packed symposium on this #AlohaFriday.

What’s it like tweeting from the front of the symposium?

Showcasing the #PIO skills from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in 3…2…1…

@rusnivek

NDPC Commemorates 20 Years of Preparedness Through Training

Posted on January 25, 2018 by rusnivek

“Today I want to emphasize the NDPC’s commitment to be relevant to and focused on the needs of our stakeholders, partners and customers,” said Al Davis, NDPC chairman.

“The NDPC mantras of ‘Preparedness through Training’ and ‘Creating a Culture of Preparedness’ resonate as both worthy and relevant now more than ever.”

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