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Reviewing performance evaluations for Hurricane Irma’s response
Spending my Sunday reading through paperwork, demobilization emails, and my performance evaluations from Hurricane Irma’s disaster response.
“Mr. Sur is “a model for the agency.'” – FEMA Division Supervisor Mark Landry (Federal Coordinating Officer cadre).
*blush*
Just glad to be a part of the FEMA disaster response to help my fellow Americans.
Live spot with News13 in Cudjoe Key for #Hurricane #Irma Response & Recover #Miami #Tallahassee #Orlando #Tampa
Got a chance to do a live spot with News13 out of Orlando in Cudjoe Key, Florida.
Inside, it’s a whole different view.
As you know, Cat-4 Hurricane Irma made eye wall landfall here with incredible high winds and storm surge leaving heavy devastation throughout this neighborhood.
Lots to see and do esp w/ their field producing and staff onsite. I counted at least 7 cameras for their 6p live shot.
They even had a jib camera.
People will stare including our staff and state director.
Lots of steadycam shots leading into the first interview with former State of Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon.
Next live segment was with our Division Supervisor (DIV/SUP) who happens to be an Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) member.
Solid questions on response efforts and good inquiries for ongoing operations for recovery phase.
Great interactions and questions from the anchors.
Lots to discuss in response as well as recovery.
As you know, the recovery phase is the hardest part of a disaster.
Glad to be partnering with news agencies who get the story right. The Anchors and producer was super nice…so of course I had to take a selfie w/ them. Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeze!
Making sure we represent FEMA – particularly Branch V Division Alpha.
Reporting live on News13 from Cudjoe Key, Florida…
@rusnivek
Another Governor and FCO visit with PIO media coordination
Another Florida Governor visit with our senior administration and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO).
Tight quarters so I had to set the cameras far back.
Little known fact, positioning and seats AT the table is important. A PIOs job is to get the right optic for media.
I even found a reporter shooting stills in between the arms of attendees.
Cramped space makes it tight and a little schwetty!
After the actual meeting was over, we had several post meeting interviews including 10News and Telemundo. Great to see so many news outlets covering the Governor’s message…
…and our message from FEMA.
Solid day on Hurricane Irma disaster response and recovery for Florida.
#PIO is OK!
Videos from Acting Secretary Elaine Duke and Florida Governor Rick Scott on Disaster Response Recovery for Florida Keys
Here are just a few of the packages from both sides of the production house from my visit with the US Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke, Florida Governor Rick Scott, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn, and other key leadership and dignitaries supporting the rescue/recovery operations.
Here’s the video from FEMA.
Here’s the video from ABC affiliate WPLG 10News out of Miami.
Here’s the FacebookLife from Monroe County’s PIO.
Working the magic to help promote Response and Recovery efforts here in the Keys – #KeysRecovery!
Day-4 as the FCO’s Press Secretary
Day-4 and my Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) wanted to brief the entire Joint Field Office (JFO).
Words of encouragement to rally the team and keep the momentum going is an important part of any situation.
Awesome. I’m just glad to be a part of the team.
No supersoakers or motorized podiums yet.
Second day of being the FCO’s Press Secretary – bring it on Thursday!
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-14-14- at 1030
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-14-14- at 1030.
The chemical spill (up to 7,500 gallons) into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate. “Do not use water” order remains in effect for approximately 65,000. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol (MCHM).
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- 01-13-14 afternoon – bans lifted for 26,000 customers.
- 01-14-14 morning – bans lifted for additional 9,000 customers.
- All local area hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity: 234 patients treated at this time with 14 admits. No confirmed fatalities.
- Elk River flows into Ohio River tributary. Cincinnati Water Works monitoring.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency with 96% delivery totals. FEMA FCO monitoring.
http://www.amwater.com/about-us/news.html
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-13-14 at 0900
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-13-14- at 0900.
The chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate.
CDC has established threshold levels. At this time, indicators are within acceptable levels at water plant. Now seeking consistent safe reading levels at various points within the 1,700 mile pipeline system. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol.
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- All West Virginia State ESFs released but remain on standby.
- All local area hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity.
- No confirmed fatalities and 169 patients treated at this time.
- Logistics Section filled and delivered 100% of meals requested by West Virginia.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency with 94% delivery totals. Daily assessments of needs still ongoing.
Counties affected: Boone County, Cabell County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Putnam County, and Roane County.
People in the affected areas in West Virginia = DO NOT DRINK OR USE THE WATER. *Only use for toilet flushing
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-12-14- at 1030
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-12-14- at 1030.
The chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate.
CDC has established threshold levels. At this time, indicators are still higher than acceptable levels. Still seeking safe reading levels at various points within the 1,700 mile pipeline system. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol.
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- All local area hospitals are water supplied by mobile tankers and hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity.
- No confirmed fatalities or injuries to report at this time.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency through at least next 72 hours.
Counties affected: Boone County, Cabell County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Putnam County, and Roane County.
People in the affected areas in West Virginia = DO NOT DRINK OR USE THE WATER. *Only use for toilet flushing
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – Citizens with water questions? Call here
West Virginia: Water Emergency
Please contact your local emergency managment office to determine where water distribution points are located in your county.
Phone Numbers to Refer Citizens with Water Questions
- Boone County – 304 369-9913
- Cabell County – 304 743-5391
- Clay County – 304 587-2019
- Jackson County – 304 373-2208 or 304 372-2000
- Kanawha County – 304 744-6843
- Lincoln County – 304 824-3423 or 304 824-3443
- Logan County – 304 752-7662 or 304 752-8817 or Sharples VFD 304-369-2630
- Putnam County – 304 586-0246
- Roane County – 304 927-0911
http://www.dhsem.wv.gov/contactnumbers/Pages/default.aspx
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