A cool new EOC / hangout

Had a great time in Florida teaching various state Public Information Officers (PIOs).

I also found a cool new EOC/hangout too.

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Maybe it’s the new typing and classification for EOCs.

Now heading to Sandusky to teach Incident Command.

Glad to be back in Region-5.

@rusnivek

Future training plans with Florida’s top emergency management leaders

Talking future training plans with Florida’s top emergency management leaders today.

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(From left to right) FDEM Region-5 Coordinator Shawn Collins, FDEM Regional Coordination Manager Jim Roberts, FDEM Director Bryan Koon, FEMA/NDPTC Instructor John Bobel, FEPA Past President Anne Miller, and FEMA/NDPTC Instructor Kevin Sur.

FDEM=Florida Department of Emergency Management

FEPA=Florida Emergency Preparedness Association

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Teaching in Florida today and tomorrow…

Teaching two classes on Social Media/Public Information Officer stuff today and tomorrow at the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) conference in beautiful Daytona Beach.

FEPA was created in 1957 to help professional Emergency Managers work to protect the people of Florida. I’m sure glad to see SO many different types of EM professionals from various backgrounds and different organizations.

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Any of my FL peeps want to #Tweetup ?

@rusnivek

Flying in February and definitely heading to…

February doesn’t look all that nice. Bitter cold weather here in Region-5.

Well, except for that quick stint at the upcoming FEPA conference in Florida.

This month’s activities include work in FEMA Region-9, Region-3, and of course Region-5

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Hoping the weather is warm in Florida.

@rusnivek

 

Proud of Brother Firefighter Tyler Doohan

RIP Firefighter Tyler Doohan

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Honorary-Firefighter-Tyler-Doohan-PFC-Last-Alarm-12014/222311984622527

 

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Last Alarm Memorial Service for 2 Toledo Firefighters #LODD

Last Alarm memorial service for two Toledo Firefighters who died in the line of duty.

Toledo Fire Department Engine-3, Firefighter Stephen Machcinski

Toledo Fire Department Engine-3, Firefighter James Dickman

Thursday January 30, 2014 starting at 1900

SeaGate Convention Center

401 Jefferson Ave in Toledo

 

Donations can be made at any PNC bank branch.

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Check your vehicle preparedness kit now before this happens to you…

How is your vehicle emergency preparedness kit?

Check it out BEFORE you leave home today!

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Need some help or ideas in assembling your emergency preparedness kits? Don’t know what to put into your emergency preparedness kits? Check out these free checklists.

Stay safe peeps!

@rusnivek

Winter Storm Watch vs. Warning vs. Blizzard Warning

Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.

Consider stretching before you begin shoveling….and PLEASE wear long pants!!!!!

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Do you know the differences between Winter Storm Watch vs. Winter Storm Warning vs. Blizzard Warning?

Winter Storm Watch: There is a possibility of a storm occurring.

Winter Storm Warning: A storm is already taking place or is expected.

Blizzard Warning: Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.

Listen to your NOAA Weather Radio for the latest news and weather reports.

@rusnivek