Just because it’s dark, don’t think operations stop.
Just remember, disaster response and recovery is a 24-hour business. With 12-hour operational periods, there isn’t much time to fool around.
Sadly, PIOs are tasked with countless tasks all day/night long.
Get some rest peeps. I know I’m tired.
As a change of pace, we opted to have a 1715 PIO meetings in a trailer.
No it wasn’t down by the river, it was actually pretty nice Joint Information Center mobile trailer.
Also housed our PIO drone…which we used for a few promo shots.
Additionally, the walls were all dry erase boards so we could scribble anything we wanted on them.
Neeto!
Special thanks to the Florida Region 7 PIOs for the use of their mobile JIC!
We circled back to the hard work that the Monroe County Firefighters were doing in each community.
Engine-13’s crews were out quietly supporting their community in the Big Pine Key neighborhoods with debris removal and other support services.
It’s a great story to tell and the community needs to hear about their efforts.
And don’t worry, the lads had time for a quick crew shot too.
Glad to see so many Fire/EMS agencies working to improve each community.
It’s 0800 and I’m already schweaty.
However, our core group of FEMA pros are here to discuss a few issues that just arose for Monroe County – Branch V Division A.
So were here!
If you are keeping track, it’s a 3-on-3 battle: Beard vs No-Beard.
And yes, Tim is indeed wearing white after Labor Day.
Here are just a few of the packages from both sides of the production house from my visit with the US Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke, Florida Governor Rick Scott, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn, and other key leadership and dignitaries supporting the rescue/recovery operations.
Here’s the video from FEMA.
Here’s the video from ABC affiliate WPLG 10News out of Miami.
Here’s the FacebookLife from Monroe County’s PIO.
Working the magic to help promote Response and Recovery efforts here in the Keys – #KeysRecovery!
This morning was busy with meetings with. Florida Governor Rick Scott and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke.
Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security and Florida Governor Rick Scott in an interview with ABC affiliate 10News from Miami on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys.
Branch V Division Alpha!
Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security in the Monroe County (FL) Emergency Operations Center.
All part of the hurricane Irma response and recovery specifically address to the Florida Keys.
Key national leadership briefing on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys.
Lots of partners and Public Safety attending as well as our partners from the US Coast Guard, US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and so many more.
Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security and Monroe County (FL) Emergency Management Senior Planner discussing Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts for the Florida Keys.
Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security and Florida Governor Rick Scott discussing strategies in the Monroe County EOC on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys.
Glad to see cabinet level support of our disaster here in Branch V!
Numerous follow-up interviews were conducted and for me just seeing officials support our boots on the ground efforts and collaborate with so many other agencies is refreshing.
DHS/FEMA Division Supervisor Mark Landry (FCO Cadre Member) briefing with Florida National Guard leadership and Marty from Monroe County Administration on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts for the Florida Keys.
Here’s a sneak peek of the other side of the room with all the media.
Just some of the media who were allowed in the room for Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security and Florida Governor Rick Scott on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys.
Fun times in such a small room!
More work today as the official FEMA public information officer.
Your faithful DHS/FEMA Branch V Division A PIO Kevin Sur overseeing the Acting Secretary Elaine Duke of the US Department of Homeland Security and Florida Governor Rick Scott multiple interviews in front of the Monroe County EOC on Hurricane Irma Response/Recovery efforts in the Florida Keys.
Reporting live from the Florida Keys…
The glorious part of the job: Need a white balance? Is this mic working? Testing. 1-2-3!
Reporting live from the upcoming Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security meeting…
During Hurricane Irma, Monroe County Firefighters found this flag in the middle of the street in Big Pine Key.
Without hesitation, they recovered it.
Well done! #Merica
Just one of the countless stories of why America is the greatest country in the world.
For those that were affected by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, this video will concrete the need to register for FEMA disaster assistance.
Website: www.disasterassistance.gov
Phone: 800-621-3362
Reporting from the Florida Keys as the FEMA Public Information Officer…
LEOs need some media time too! Let’s go PIO!!
Starting interviews in the front of the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center…
Where is @rusnivek? 