Early warning for classroom discussion in Emergency Management

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Back in the classroom sharing the good word of early notification and advance warning.

While not a sexy topic, Emergncy Managers are often tasked with making the call. That decision is harder than it seems.

But consistent training provides a standard that we can use to mark our progress and efforts.


Often times, we find that if we make the call too early, we are judged on accuracy of our orders.

Meanwhile, if we make the call too late for action, lives could be lost.

If it were up to me, I’d rather err on the side of caution.


Making sure countless emergency professionals across this great country are afforded the opportunity for training in disaster preparedness.

Train like you fight!

@rusnivek

Sandy Hook Elementary School video and EM notes

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As we remember the tragic events surrounding the Sandy Hook shooting, I would kindly remind you of a video that you can share.

Consider sharing the DHS line: “See Something, Say Something”

Additionally, here are my notes from 2014 PA EM conference w/ the local pros from Sandy Hook.

I hope this type of incident never happens again.

@rusnivek

Solid day sharing tools and techniques with new PIOs in the state EOC

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Packed house sharing lessons learned with countless PIOs in the EOC.


Even better, pushed some group work and facilitated discussion on how we do emergency messaging.


Yes, of course this includes Preparedness, Response, and crisis messaging.


Shared a bit on platforms and targeting audiences and really distilling messages including enhancing your posts to gain more visibility. And shared a few outside of the box success stories from my FEMA deployment to the USVI.


And of course highlighted a few new mobile apps including state preparedness apps, FEMA app, ARC app, etc….


Shout out to all my new PIO friends.

Go forth and use your new social media powers for good!

@rusnivek