First off, congrats to The Ohio State University Buckeyes on their national championship win last night. O-H-I-O.
However, mini riots and torching things on High Street just doesn’t make sense.
If you are so happy, why would you burn something? In college, I remember not having much (like milk crates and plastic sporks) and the last thing I needed was to have to spend another $400 on a cheap couch.
I guess I’ll never understand why it’s so cool to burn your couch.
Had a great time on Friday at the Ohio PIO Symposium in Columbus.
Special thanks to all the PIOs from various disciplines in attending.
What did I learn? I posted my takeaways on Friday to twitter (@rusnivek). Hope you can pick up a few tips too.
I am confident that the more we work together, we will be able to function as a cohesive team.
Great first day in our flood course here at Ohio EMA in Columbus.
I am fortunate that the participants in this class have outstanding stories from previous declarations and experiences from local, state, and regional responses during emergency flooding.
Some have shared their 500 year flooding stories from just the past 7 years (and clearly, it’s time to revisit the categorization and re-term these floods).
Here, FEMA staff, Ohio EMA staff, Ohio National Guard, and local Fire/Rescue services collectively discuss creative options to better serve numerous vulnerable population communities during an emergency evacuation during flooding.
IMHO, I really enjoy seeing this type of All-Hazardy professionals at the table.
Collaborating early can only strengthen joint response during any disaster.
After a busy morning immersed in a contaminated water AAR, I will be submerging myself this afternoon into flood management.
Heh.
Teaching flood stuff at the State EOC on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
After a quick visit to the White House in July, I realized that August will also be a busy month.
Akron, Columbus, Wauseon, Wisconsin, then back to Columbus and then to Geneva.
So yes, all month I will be in FEMA Region-V.
If all goes well, September will include several trips to Region-III, but I’ll keep you posted.
Keep your head down peeps.
FYI-Sutphen announced a recall on their ladder trucks.
Press Release – Five-Section Aerials
Dublin, OH **For Immediate Release**
Date: July 22, 2014
RE: Sutphen Voluntarily Removing 5-Section Aerial Devices From Service
Sutphen Corporation has announced that the Company is instructing customers to remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 Aerial devices from service, until further notice, effective immediately. The Company states that customers are instructed to use the affected apparatus in the capacity of an engine or support vehicle only. The Company will stay in close contact with its customers to report details and when the units may be place back in service. “At this time, our priority is the safety of our firefighters,” says Drew Sutphen, President of the Company. “In light of the recent incidents, we recognize there is an immediate need to take precautionary action. I would rather take every precaution necessary than to put firefighters at risk.” The Company states that it will be contacting customers with the affected units personally to inform them of the events that have occurred and the steps that are being taken to get the units back in to service in a timely manner. “We feel the need to personally assure our customers that we are working to investigate and correct the situation,” Drew continues. Sutphen Corporation is an Ohio based privately held, family owned business that manufactures custom built emergency response vehicles. The company’s headquarters are located in suburban Dublin, Ohio northwest of Columbus. For more information contact the sales office.
Down and secure, State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.
Where are my sunglasses….
@rusnivek
I had an hour this afternoon to listen/participate in a Webinar.
What did I learn?
Use the tips above to keep you and your peeps safe.
Special thanks to Columbus Public Health and Ohio State University for hosting.
@rusnivek
Whether on a holiday (Columbus Day) or Federal mandatory furlough, today is a great day to make and update/check your Emergency Supply Kit.
What to include? What to keep? What to have?
Some items you want to include in your kit are:
And I’d bet you have most of these items around your house ready to go.
So gather your things and get ready…because I guarantee you these few things will help you during the next a disaster or emergency.
@rusnivek
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