Good overview on how the American Red Cross (ARC) uses social media.
Through the heat maps provided by Radian-6, ARC has the ability to better visualize the needs of the worldwide community.
Definitely a commercial for American Red Cross, Radian-6, and Dell.
Bonus: It also features a few friends too (Hi Gloria and Wendy!)
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Guess who’s teaching at Ohio Emergency Management Agency today?
That’s right, training in the state EOC…who’s your EMDaddy?!?
And here is Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s Director Nancy Dragani welcoming our class.
But first, lemme take a #selfie…
Whoop whoop!
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Breaking it down for the folks in Wayne County today.
Showing much alohas to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.
All the fun stuff during class…cause that’s how I roll.
Reporting live from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)….
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Had a chance to stop by FEMA HQ.
Also FEMA’s new MCOVs were on display right next to Quizno’s. Neeto stuff.
One of the highlights was a chance to sit and hang in the NRCC for a bit…just to see where the magic happens. Sa-weet.
Then on to the serious stuff. Lots of discussion with FEMA’s External Affairs folks pertaining to preparedness and readiness. #Prepared2014 – great stuff planned as we move into mid 2014. Truth be told, I’m just glad to be a part of the action.
I also enjoy meeting with people who are passionate about their jobs and really believe in their careers. It’s not often you get to see that kind of true dedication.
Running to make my afternoon meetings, I got a chance to hang with several Emergency Managers from around the country who were in town attending the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Mid Year Planning Conference in VA.
Not only are they true fellow emergency managers, more importantly, they are friends. Trouble was to be had since we tried to emulate Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscar night #Selfie for the other #SMEM folks. BTW-if you don’t know these peeps in this picture, trust me, you should. No seriously, trust me, you should.
Mahalos to Meischa Jackson for the assist.
I also got to sit down and talk again to Doc Lumpkins who is the Director of National Integration Center at FEMA HQ.
Haven’t seen him since the 2011 UASI Conference in San Francisco. I can’t begin to tell you how funny he is. I got nothing but mad respect for this guy!
In review, I should really make more trips to DC to meet with my peeps.
*sigh*
Now off to South Carolina!
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Region-5 all weekend baby!
I zipped into Port Clinton (Ottawa County) to hang for a few days in the EOC.
Observation from “a friend” – Apparently, I have quite the large head.
LongHairDontCare – not.
Jeez.
Hope your weekend was fun too.
@rusnivek
Hold the phone…..OMG!
Best #selfie ever w/ @Ohio_EMA Executive Director Nancy Dragani.
Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) constantly embraces new technologies like social media to spread preparedness efforts and update timely information for everyone. Social media is just one piece of the puzzle that OEMA uses to extend and promote their outreach efforts with various public safety partners and enhance engagement from various constituents and stakeholders in every community.
Hey peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: “Say Aloooooooooha!”
Getting all the safety messages in a timely manner is the hallmark for success during any emergency or disaster.
Special thanks to my friends at OEMA and Executive Director Nancy Dragani!
Down and secure, State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.
Where are my sunglasses….
@rusnivek
Now I’m headed to the state Emergency Operations Center…
No, this isn’t my command vehicle.
But trust me, slow driving for sure.
Please drive slowly today folks.
@rusnivek
Spending the day on behalf of FEMA/NDPTC at the Campbell County (Kentucky) Fire Training Academy instructing local government officials/PIOs on social media.
Great to see class participants from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.
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Talking future training plans with Florida’s top emergency management leaders today.
(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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