If you ever wondered how the city paints the crosswalks in the third largest city in the US, here you go.
In the busy parts of the city, you can’t shut down roads for days, but you can paint really really fast!
Shout out to all the public works pros out there who are trying their hardest to keep up with the 24/7 demands.
Reporting live from the heart of Chicago…
We are starting to see more of these autonomous robots delivering food and items in the neighborhood.
While a cool piece of technology and innovation, I think there are more broad implications that we could capitalize on…esp during a disaster/emergency.
While we can’t rely totally on resources like this, we could take the position to send it and if it does yield any results, that was better than previous.
But the COORDINATION of assets like this will be critical to manage and prioritize esp in a disaster/emergency.
Looking forward to deploying out safety resources like this soon.
Reporting live from the robot filled streets in Chicago…
Just another Friday night in Chicago.
While I get that it’s Friday, I would recommend you stay safe and do all the good things.
Warm weather usually means higher call volumes and increased safety hazards and risks.
Make good decisions.
Reporting live tonight from the street…
When was the last time you saw TheClub in action?!?!?
Maaaaaaan, the last time I saw one of these things inservice was 1991…when I removed the face from my car stereo.
DYK: The Club was recognized as America’s most recommended Anti-theft wheel lock? Hmmmm.
<Maybe because there are not any other wheel locks?>
Reporting live from the retro security department…
Who’s dumbass idea to put a stop sign blocking part of the ramp?!?!?
C’mon! Let’s do better.
Lots of people need some extra space and room to roll down.
Let’s be more considerate of those who need a little extra help.
Whoa.
I want one.
I mean, we have some big buildings right?
Ben, you said our onsite hydrant pressure was really good right?!? I promise you can nickname it the “Little Ben”
Well, maybe we can put Chicago Fire’s new 6-7-3 aka Deluge Wagon on our box card. 6-7-3 resides in CFD’s Special Operations division.
Reporting live with Wagon envy…
Yo #Chicago – is this like advanced level Dibs?
Not sure, but if you have some crutches, you should probably use them.
Just to be sure, I’m not parking there…
Ahhhh yeah! Hanging with Brock!
Big City Emergency Managers in Chicago this week. Happy to see former FEMA Administrator Brock Long here to talk about the future of Emergency Management esp focusing in on the aftermath of disasters.
Brock served as the FEMA Administrator from June 2017-March 2019.
Sounds about right as it aligns with Hagerty.
Lots of convos on Stafford Act and how effective is recovery esp in this new world of disasters.
Outstanding day with Brock as with all
Starting out the morning with all the Big City Emergency Managers at Chicago OEMC’s Emergency Operations Center.
First up, IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
Sharing the challenges of Emergency Management and focusing in on statewide issues. Overcoming challenges and strengthening Federal relationships is key especially in the first few hours of a disaster.
Initial response will dictate the disaster tempo. If your tempo is off and your battle rhythm is askew, you will likely become another disaster. So please make sure your efforts are coordinated.
Diving deep into overcoming resources challenges early on so that we can serve our diverse communities.
Special thanks to all the rising stars in the 2025 Big City Emergency Managers Program.
Where is @rusnivek? 