Um, someone’s got a work.
Yep, definitely black smoke.
You know what to do.
With the popping noises, I bet it’s a car fire.
I was right!
Engine-41 first due on E. 138th!
Reporting live from the scene…
Something is on fire
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Quick recap of the #PIOCON17 in Franklin County #Ohio #Columbus
Yesterday was the 2017 PIO Conference (#PIOCON17) held in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
We had a PACKED house with over 110 PIOs attending from multiple states.
Topics included:
- Returning the Surrvivors to Cleveland
- CJSavesCLE – planned public safety event capitalizing on social media
- The use of social media for live broadcast
- Joint Information Center at the 2016 Republican National Convention
- Tips/Tricks for government PIOs
- County workshop on crisis communications and planning
We had some great engagement from multiple agencies across Ohio.
Numerous detailed questions throughout the day too – love it!
Super great to see so many familiar PIO and PAO faces in the crowd.
Even ones that we regularly seee in NE Ohio….great to have their participation and networking
Special thanks to Franklin County Clerk of Courts Director of Communications Xenia Palus on providing this incredible opportunity to all Public Information Officers and Public Affairs Officers across the State of Ohio and FEMA Region-5.
Looking forward to the next PIO Conference!
Kicking off today’s #PIOCON17
Nope, I will not be holed up in…
For those that have inquired, I have declined an assignment to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
Instead, I will be assigned to do Columbus stuff in the State of Ohio.
Looking forward to seeing all my Ohio peeps tomorrow.
P.S. If you are attending, this link has the deets you’ll need to stay informed.
15 years ago, things were a bit different
15 years ago. Things were a bit different.
626MB departing with Lead Pilot Joe Mag
Hey Kelly, did you know, I’m still being called “Kaito”?
Kelly and Kaito
While some of our uniforms or missions or jobs have changed, we will never forget.
Glad to have you around Joe P.
Miss you Bill and Kel.
Bad weather today #Thunder #Roars
Some fugly weather inbound to NorthEast Ohio today peeps.
Just remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Bolt Inside!
#Rawr
Mean people do not like severe weather warnings
Dear general public: Stop being mean to the National Weather Service, State/Local government public safety, and news reporters.
When “breaking news” occurs pertaining to safety, please adhere to the warnings put forth by the official sources.
Again, stop being mean!
Most reporters are generally nice and they want to report the facts.
For your protection, heed all safety warnings from official sources.
Emergency lights and sirens right behind you – what to do?!?
Even in light traffic, do you know what to do?
PULL RIGHT FOR LIGHTS!
That’s right – go right!
Be safe and help out your local public safety providers as they head out to do good stuff.
EOC Clocks
EST: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=417
UTC: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=1440
Chicago: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=64
Denver: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=75
California: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=217
Hawaii: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fullscreen.html?n=103
Need a backup EOC? I bet you can identify this one
For my Emergency Management Pros – have you done your continuity planning yet?
What? You don’t have a backup Emergency Operations Center?!?
Let me help you for free: Sports-type restaurants can easily double as an Emergency Operations Center.
Oh schnikies – he’s right!
Remember on September 11th, FDNY had to move their EOC multiple times because of increased hazards, inaccessibility, and debris?
More planning? Any of the FEMA credentialed Master Continuity Practitioners can help you out…like me.
Likely this could be a good alternate to any Emergency Operations Center right? Large parking lot, ability to provide food, bathrooms, etc….all the stuff we need.
So yes, if you are short on funding, consider identifying a few neighborhood sports restaurants as backup emergency operations centers in your AOR and mutual aid districts/regions.
Where is @rusnivek? 