2025 Big City Emergency Managers in Chicago this week!
Along with all these pros from all over, I got a chance to meet the FEMA acting Administrator Tony Robinson
Nice guy!
Tony normally plays the role of the FEMA Region 6 Regional Administrator that covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 68 federally recognized tribal nations.
Welcome to Chicago!
Reporting live from the Chicago OEMC’s EOC….
Ahhhh yeah! Hanging with Brock!
Big City Emergency Managers in Chicago this week. Happy to see former FEMA Administrator Brock Long here to talk about the future of Emergency Management esp focusing in on the aftermath of disasters.
Brock served as the FEMA Administrator from June 2017-March 2019.
Sounds about right as it aligns with Hagerty.
Lots of convos on Stafford Act and how effective is recovery esp in this new world of disasters.
Outstanding day with Brock as with all
Starting out the morning with all the Big City Emergency Managers at Chicago OEMC’s Emergency Operations Center.
First up, IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
Sharing the challenges of Emergency Management and focusing in on statewide issues. Overcoming challenges and strengthening Federal relationships is key especially in the first few hours of a disaster.
Initial response will dictate the disaster tempo. If your tempo is off and your battle rhythm is askew, you will likely become another disaster. So please make sure your efforts are coordinated.
Diving deep into overcoming resources challenges early on so that we can serve our diverse communities.
Special thanks to all the rising stars in the 2025 Big City Emergency Managers Program.
Just making sure I’m consistent with the Wednesday attire.
On Wednesdays, we wear pink.
IYKYK
More interviews during our Damage Assistance process. Today, we’re in Rockford (Winnebago County).
It’s just three letters. That’s it.
C’mon.
I am honored to lead this Joint Information Center (JIC) with the US Secret Service.
I am incredibly thankful for everyone who participated with us from local, county, state, and Federal partners. Welcome to Illinois and the City of Chicago!
Lots of dangers with these types of National Special Security Events (NSSEs), but through a well coordinated system with highly trained individuals,
Trust me, it took many months of introductions, planning, networking, scheduling, coordinating, and of course collaborating with our most trusted partners from across the country.
I’ve said it before, but it takes a certain skillset to be the agency’s PIO. No day is ever alike.
And no incident or event will ever be the same. Nothing is ever the same.
Proud of the work that was done this week to keep everyone safe.
Reporting live from the 2024 DNC’s Joint Information Center…
It’s hot! But we’re tracking it.
Your favorite PIO is popping the national hit.
Live spot with AccuWeather on the HeatWave here in the Midwest.
IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau on the update on weather safety.
Doing live interviews is tougher than it seems…esp having to do with the heat in the Midwest.
Here’ are a few tips that you can use.
Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing
Stay in the shade as much as possible.
Keep shades/blinds drawn.
Avoid using the oven.
Take frequent showers to stay cool.
Use cool/wet towels to cool off
Visit public cooling centers.
Use your local public pool.
Visit an indoor mall.
Take in a new movie at the movie theater.
Stay cool my friends!
Some days, I get to see cool things….
Because of the work we will be doing with the US Secret Service, got to be up close and personal with the Beast.
This is the US Presidential limo that takes POTUS around.
As you can probably tell, it’s a bit more fortified than other limos….and protected from stuff.
Additionally, they brought a few support vehicles too. All the prep for the upcoming National Special Security Event (NSSE) with the 2024 Democratic National Convention here in Chicago.
Proud to work close with the US Secret Service in these upcoming events.
Another interview with Fox32Chicago.
Glad to have such positive relationships with our local media in Chicago.
Reporting live from the field….
Looks like I got an upgrade. Bee doo bee doo bee doo.
Say hello to the new G-ride.
Glad to be available to help 24/7.
Zoom zoom.
Where is @rusnivek? 