Thanks to my new peeps in Region-8 #Colorado

Posted on March 31, 2016 by rusnivek

Thanks to Colorado and my new Region-8 peeps!

I had a great time at the State Emergency Operations Center and look forward to seeing many of you in a disaster. Yeah, that sounds weird to say huh?

My first time in Region-8 = AWESOME.

Mahalos!

@rusnivek

Dedicated professionals making magic happen for #CJSavesCLE

Posted on December 16, 2015 by rusnivek

So much planning – behind the scenes at Fox 8.

Each of these dedicated professional are working tirelessly in making a simple wish come true.

You can help CJ save Christmas too!

Hope you can join all of us IRL tomorrow. Hope to see you there.

Follow along with me on Twitter: @CLEPolice or Facebook: ClevelandPolice

Or tune in with Jen on Fox 8 news (WYW-TV) for live breaking news or on Twitter or Facebook.

Or search for the hashtag: #CJSavesCLE

@rusnivek

Can this little guy really save Cleveland on Thursday? #CJSavesCLE

Posted on December 16, 2015 by rusnivek

Can this hero with half a heart save Cleveland tomorrow?

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Find out as I do the live social media reporting all day on Thursday December 17th, 2015.

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#CJSavesCLE

Follow along with me on Twitter: @CLEPolice or Facebook: ClevelandPolice

Or tune in to Fox 8 for all the live breaking news.

@rusnivek

Cleared for departure from RAP with special clearance

Posted on June 14, 2015 by rusnivek

Really enjoying the All-American themes lately. And this week has been no exception.

It was suggested that I get an aerial perspective when I depart. So clearing it with Ellsworth Approach, our pilots planned a quick figure 8 pass on our departure out of RAP.

I only wish I had my DSLR. Don’t worry Maverick, the pattern wasn’t full. Chillax!

Special thanks to the All-American flight crew today #Merica !

Now on to Florida!

@rusnivek

June 2015 and my first visit to Region-8

Posted on June 5, 2015 by rusnivek

June will be a lighter schedule as I wind down on a few projects.

First week: I’ll be at the OEMA Basic Public Information Officers course including the JIC/JIS part. On camera interviews for everyone! (Region-5)

Second week: I am assigned to South Dakoka. My first time in FEMA Region-8 baby!

Third week: I will be in Florida (Region-4) piloting FEMA/NDPTC new social media presentation.

Fourth week: I’ll be back in Ohio and I *might* be working in an EOC or a field ICP.

Quieter month huh?

@rusnivek

One gallon of water per day per person – 48 bottles! #NatlPrep #Prepared2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by rusnivek

Midstream in the third week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.

“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”

Are you drowning in these preparedness tips yet?

This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Build an Emergency Kit

#16: One Gallon of water per day / per person. Calculated for you = 48 bottles of water per person in your #Prepared2014 kit! #NatlPrep

So let’s do some simple calculations now.

1 bottled water = 8 oz of water

16 ounces of water = 1 pint of water

8 pints of water = 1 gallon of water

The recommendation is that every person has a gallon of water per day per person.

*****That means you need at least 16 bottles of water per person per day.*****

If you just whispered ERMAHGERD….then you should buy some water today.

This one is not negotiable…get it now. A case of bottled water is relatively cheap…like $3 for a case. Cheap. Do it.

Few tips once you get your water

Store your cases of bottled water in a cool dark place that is low to the ground.
So to keep your items fresh, make sure you rotate your bottled water regularly.
Not only for yourself, make sure you have enough water for your family.
I am not brand specific. Trust me, during an emergency, you will not be brand specific either.
Try to keep them in the shrink-wrapped. It’ll make it easier to move when needed.
Try to purchase clear bottles. It will help you see what’s inside.
Clear water bottles also can be used to amplify/diffuse a flashlight.