More EM staff IntraOp Radio Comms training

Concreting our IntraOp radio comms training today with our staff.

Enhancing the message and now assuring our partners get the right message in a timely fashion is so important.

Train like you fight right?

“Air Branch from Ops Section Chief: I”m going to need four type two rotor-wing assets to arrive at the helistop at 1800. How do copy?”

You know our staff – we ain’t messing around.

Its dangerous working with prop aircraft use #NatlPrep

It’s dangerous working with propeller aircraft use #NatlPrep

No joke-do not walk into the props!

Safety is always the first priority when doing air operations of any kind.

The general public should take the time to watch the news and find out the areas that have active air operations. Stay clear of those areas.

Also probably a good time to remind you about these things.

Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.

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.

Keep in mind, during an emergency, this is a very common sight.

So don’t let this happen to you.

Get your preparedness kit with water together today!