Coming in on @GCRTA for the #RNC2016 ? Here’s the #RNCINFO

Like me, are you using the Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (GCRTA) to get to downtown Cleveland?

Here’s their map and information on their downtown stops.

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Also, you can subscribe FOR FREE to their Commuter Alerts program here.

I have found their social media team is very responsive to inquiries. Follow them on Twitter:  @GCRTA

BTW-If you happen to see me, say hi and let’s take a #selfie!

@rusnivek

 

Showcasing some of the specialty teams in play for the upcoming RNC #RNCINFO

Press event yesterday morning to showcase all the equipment and teams that could be utilized and deployed out for next week’s Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland.

Cleveland Police Sgt Jen Ciaccia lead the effort that started at 0600.

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After events in Dallas, the bomb robot was of great interest to everyone.

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If you take the time to understand the technology, this is an invaluable piece of equipment to any police department.

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Some reporters wanted to try to wear the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) suits.

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NBC Nightly News Correspondent Jacob Rascon even hoped on the Mounted Unit to see what it was like to ride above the crowds.

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Nice guy.

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Don’t worry, Cleveland Police’s Mounted Unit doesn’t j-walk…

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…like you, they use the cross walk.

Bike patrol officers from across the state including Blue Ash Police and Akron Police were out running training throughout the city.

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It’s great to have so many law enforcement agencies working together to ensure safety for all participants.

Additionally, lots of pros working behind the scenes making magic happen.

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Proud to have a so many Public Information Officers (PIOs) working together in the Cleveland Joint Information Center (JIC).

Looking forward to more fun tomorrow.

And yes, it’s t-minus 3 days…

@rusnivek

Driving into Cleveland for the #RNC ? This map will help you avoid blocked roads.

Driving down into Cleveland for the Republican National Convention?

Here’s the map of downtown road closures so consider avoiding these areas.

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As always, try to be patient – we have guests in town.

@rusnivek

In town for the #RNC ? Public viewing areas can be found here #RNCINFO

Public Viewing Areas (Republican National Convention Complex)

  • Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18 through 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, the below locations are gathering spaces available to the public for expressive activities as well as for sightseeing:
  • In the triangular green space at Ontario Street on the western side of the Republican National Convention Complex. This space is accessible from the west side of the LorainCarnegie (Hope Memorial) Bridge via the north side pedestrian path
    On Erie Court between East 9th Street and East 14th Street
  • On Prospect Avenue (the segment that is closed to vehicle traffic) between Ontario Street and East 9th Street
  • On Huron Road from East 7th Street to Prospect Avenue

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*** As a reminder, items such as backpacks and coolers are not allowed to be brought into public viewing areas, pursuant to the City of Cleveland’s prohibited items list for the Event Zone.***

 

@rusnivek

92 years ago, Cleveland hosted…

Sharing a little history I learned this morning.

In 1924, the Republicans nominated then President Calvin Coolidge.

Then in 1936, the Republicans nominated Alf Landon to run against Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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Photo Cred: Laura DeMarco, The Plain Dealer

So third time RNC should be a breeze in hosting a large event like this one right?

RNC in t-minus five days…

@rusnivek

 

 

July 2016 includes classes, a deployment and a big event in Cleveland

July is here. OMG. It’s crunch time!

First week I’ll be in Cleveland for a few planning meetings and off to Chicago for my favorite ER MD’s retirement party.

Second week I’ll be deployed with DHS/FEMA for External Affairs.

Third week is the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland where I’ll be supporting our all-hazards public safety professionals.

Fourth week I’ll head down to Missouri to teach some social media in Region-7 baby! Indeed no rest for the weary.

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With the RNC in Cleveland, July will be an incredibly challenging month for all public safety peeps.

@rusnivek

Joe Cimperman to @rusnivek = never gonna give you up

Quite a honor to see this pop up in your notifications by the very well respected former City of Cleveland senior Councilman and now President of Global Cleveland Joe Cimperman.


BUT then you realize, it was a reply to this.

Bahaha. I can only laugh at myself…again.

@rusnivek