Finally got a chance to see this famous aircraft.

Do you recognize it?

How about now? Here’s a hint: call sign: “Cactus 1549”

It’s US Airways Flight 1549 (Airbus-320) that departed LGA enroute to CLT with a double birdstrike dual engine failure.

It’s an amazing social media story I talk about in all my public information officer/social media classes.

No wait, it’s an amazing human story.

Solid training + years of experience = successful outcomes. Well done Capt Sullenberger – “Miracle on the Hudson” indeed.

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Presenting disaster stuff this morning to a bunch of PIOs/PAOs and public officials here.

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Finally got a chance to visit Charlotte Emergency Management Agency and stop by Charlotte Fire.

Great to see agencies nurture partnerships before a large disaster.

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Buzz words for today: Whole Communty, Situational Awareness/Common Operating Procedure, and of course All-Hazards.

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Since it’s April 2015, I figured I can showcase one of my favorite Uncles here.

Peter Sur has been with the TSA in Hawaii for years now and he made the 2015 TSA Calendar. AWESOME!

So proud  of you Uncle Pete!

And if you are wondering, it appears that #SafetySur runs in the family…Safety runs in my blood. 

Congrats on your award Mr. April!

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After a busy 1Q 2015, April will be a bit slower.

First week in Ohio (Region-5) teaching PIO stuff.

Second and third week, I will be in North Carolina (Region-3).

I’ll likely be going down to Columbus for the Ohio EMA’s EM Director’s Conference too (Region-5).

Fourth and fifth week, I will be in California (Region-9).

Sadly, I will have to reschedule my tactical course with ICE in April to May or June.

Is everyone excited?

Now May 2015 is a totally different story.

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Teaching Public Information Officers today in Washington County.

Thanks to Erik for the use of the video.

Since I knew of a few public health PIOs in the audience, I decided that this particular fact would be a good one to dwell on for a bit. I think it freaked them out.

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This tsunami evacuation rally point isn’t that bad.,,

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Made the news again…this time with EMS Chief Galumalemana Fuapopo Avegalio.

Even got khyroned correctly too.

Now #famous below the equator!

It was an honor to be invited down to work with such dedicated professionals. As you know, I’m just glad to be supporting emergency services all over the world.

Heading back CONUS tonight.

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