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…
Aye matey!
As yer Captain (aka FEMA PIO) assigned to the Florida Keys – Make sure you tell and share ya matey about your preparedness kits.
Reporting live from pirate radio in the Florida Keys……Arrrrrgh!
Held the first Monroe County Townhall Community Meeting tonight. PIOs in action! They said there would be about 30 people there. But…
…I think someone misjudged the attendance.
We had several partners that attended as well. Glad to have participation from Red Cross.
PIO Sur reporting live from the stage here in Marathon City Park…
@rusnivek
One of my objectives was to inform the public about our Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams who are out in the field. My hunt was long, but I found this dude.
Despite the sour face, I give you one of the hardest working DSAT leaders around. Jeff Snyder’s team was the first DSA Team on the ground after Hurricane Irma. Like dropped off by a USCG C-130 on the tarmac w/ a satellite phone. Disaster fresh, the initial team worked tirelessly.
Trust me, these are some of the hardest working people in a disaster.
And don’t worry sports fans, I eventually got a smile out of Jeff.
Because of previous disasters, I knew we’d have a ton of survivors with pets who needed care.
Thanks to the good folks from University of Florida’s Vet program, many animals received the medical care and attention they needed.
The day is far from over as we gotta meet up w/ some congressional and inner governmental affairs peeps.
More to come as I think we have a disaster county townhall tomorrow.
Starting my morning off with a quick briefing from the FEMA Indiana USAR big daddy….
Ladies and gents, put your hands together for the world famous WTFD Captain….FIRE MIKE!
MICHAEL PRUITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, just glad to see a familiar face in the disaster.
As the Official FEMA PIO assigned to the Florida Keys post-hurricane Irma, one of the markets is radio.
It’s not TV, but this is how many residents get their news.
Trust me, it’s bad here.
Glad to be a part of the team that is making a consistent solid difference in disaster response and recovery.
Police escort to the EOC? Sure!
Heading in for the transfer of DHS/FEMA External Affairs duties from the DHS Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Partnership and Engagement John Barsa to me. Whoa.
Then to update Monroe County Emergency Management.
Smells like EOC.
Not going to lie, I kinda love it.
Bring it Irma! FEMA PIO in the EOC!
We instantly started working with the Mayor of Monroe County (FL) on immediate messaging…
…return procedures and safety messages to residents…
…and the ongoing partnerships with other local, state, and Federal agencies.
All critical in the disaster response phase.
It’s still National Preparedness month and it’s the start of week-3 focusing in on practicing and building out your plans.
GO kit sounds great, but if you have a hard time moving your go kit(s), then it’s likely a no kit. Make sure your go kits are light and lean.
Seriously bag lady, make sure you can carry it all!
For more great tips, check out more free tips from my friends at http://www.ready.gov
Where is @rusnivek? 