#HonorFlight of Iowa Veterans at IAD last night.
It was an honor to shake your hands and thank you for your service to this great country!
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Honor Flight from Iowa at IAD last night #Merica
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October has the big four: 3-9-5-NCAP #SURINDC
As National Preparedness Month closes, my October 2015 schedule is going to be very challenging. And as you know, I have to win. Here’s the plan:
First week: I’ll be in Carlisle, Pennsylvania presenting on Social Media in disasters. Pope out, Sur in! Glad to be back in Region-3.
Second week: I’ll be headed back to the Silicon Valley area presenting on social media specifically for large event planning and monitoring (because it’s all about the L right? Wait, it’s all about the 5-0 right?) I also hope to catch up to one of the VIPs at Intel. Since retiring from Emergency Management, his pro career intrigues me – so I believe some synergies could happen. Additionally, I get a chance to brainstorm with an extremely talented colleague from the NWS Sacramento office. I rant about “building relationships before an emergency” so I assure you that I am practicing what I preach. Love love LOVE me some Region-9!
Third week: I’ll be at Fairfield County (Ohio) Emergency Management Agency popping the G-290: Basic Public Information Officers Course and G-291: Joint Information Center / Joint Information System (JIC/JIS) courses. It will definitely be great to see my friend Director Kochis and crews again – back in Region-5.
Fourth week: I’ll be presenting at FEMA HQ in Washington DC on social media. Yep, at the big house. OMG. This is a big presentation. Big. REALLY BIG. While at HQ, I am hoping to catch up with Lumpkins, Kamoie, FEMA’s Digital Engagement Team…and since we’re fresh off the heels of National Preparedness month grabbing a cup of coffee with my besties from ReadyGov and PrepareAthon. Love me some HQ preparedness action! Additionally, I am hoping to grab a few meetings with my friends at the Pentagon and NGA too. Special thanks to US Representative Fudge (OH-11) for some extra time with Congress and a stop at the White House. Yep. The White House. Again. #SURINDC NCAP region!
It’s going to be a challenge month all October long.
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Today is National Preparedness Day! #NatlPrep
Ahhhhh, the last day of 2015 National Preparedness Month – THAT MEANS TODAY IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS DAY!!!!
Oh Yeah – You did it!
I know many of you have shared your tips and preparedness efforts with countless others. I am confident that your shared knowledge will pay off as we better prepare our fellow Americans for any disaster or emergency.
Thanks to all of our active partners in public safety. From the Locals to State to Federal partners who have made this month so successful – thank you!
Thank you to my agencies who have allowed me to share my preparedness tips with you.
I only wonder what will 2016 preparedness bring? Hmmm. Here’s a hint…
…and a little of this…
…and definitely more of this.
Who’s excited? <SQUIRREL!>
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Whew-I am so glad that many of you have decided to participate in this month’s activities. Keep in mind that you have 11 more months to address your public in finding ways to be better prepared in a disaster. Planning for the 2016 National Preparedness Month will begin shortly.
As always, start your peeps off right by sending them here.
Building new relationships on a Tuesday #NatlPrep
The last Tuesday in the 2015 National Preparedness Month!
Today, look to building new relationships.
Normally, we don’t look outside the realm of daily public safety. It’s easy to talk to Fire/EMS, Law Enforcement, or Public Works Professionals. However, new discussion needs to happen between individuals who can support our mission goals or some unmet needs.
Faith-based organizations are great groups to explore new activities to support your community. In varying degrees, faith-based organizations have the capabilities to support disaster response and recovery operations with food, shelter, and supportive measures. But again, the key is to open discussions BEFORE a disaster so you can evaluate their capability.
Additionally, talk to your local politicians…esp if they are an active part of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). These civic-minded individuals have most likely gone through additional preparedness training and can be a great resource for anyone.
Trust me, these are the kinds of people you want to be in close contact with before, during, or after an emergency/disaster.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Get to know some new local peeps!
Tuesday is here – so get prepared by clicking here.
Apps away~! #NatlPrep #free #app #tech
Final week of 2015 National Preparedness Month!
Don’t freak out, still lots of things to do like download a bunch of free apps for your smart phone!
Here’s an example of a good app from the State of North Carolina Emergency Management Agency’s ReadyNC.
The ReadyNC app It talks about numerous preparedness activities as well as what to do after an emergency. Download it here.
FEMA’s got a great app that you can use to reference great info on disasters and preparedness.
Additionally you can check out their new Disaster Reporter feature, Social Hub, and get free vetted weather alerts. Download it here.
Easy way to inform others? Get out there and present/share your preparedness efforts with all your partners in public safety.
You know the phrase: An ounce of prevention/preparedness can save…..
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Download a bunch of free apps today!.
Get your Mundays over by clicking here!
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday has gone to the dogs! #NatlPrep #woof
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! It’s the last week of 2015 National Preparedness Month!
I hope you showcase your new preparedness actions this Wednesday September 30th on 2015 National Preparedness Day!
This morning, I double checked my dog’s (Kacy – my PreparednessPup) emergency preparedness kit. As you can see, I have partitioned her food in individual ziplock packages to make it easier for portion control during feeding time.
And you guessed it, there are at least 3 days of food.
Having her own pet preparedness kit and making her carry it on her own if/when we have to evacuate will be a huge help.
Pet preparedness!!!!!
Master, I demand a rawhide for this NTED preparedness photo session.
For more information, check out the full details here.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Don’t hesitate, be paw-sitively sure your pets are prepared.
Always be ready by clicking here!
Are you serious? This is NOT Infinite power #NatlPrep #Power
This better not be your plan when the power goes out…
One of the main reasons why people evacuate from the safety of their home is because they have no power source. For 2015 National Preparedness Month, here’s a few tips you can use before the power goes out:
- Plan for batteries and other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.
- Ensure you have extra compatible batteries for any device that can run on battery power (i.e., cell phones, portable phones, medical or assistive devices, radios).
- Consider purchasing hand-crank and solar-powered chargers.
- Consider extra USB port battery packs so you are able to charge various devices.
- Extra charging cables – and make sure they are over 5 ft long.
Because no one likes a dead cell phone or portable device right?
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Plug into knowledge…and get better prepared today.
Be powered and Ready by starting here!
Darkness? My flashlights I carry every day #NatlPrep #power
When the power goes out, your flashlights should be ready to go.
Me? Here are just a few of the flashlights I carry with me every day.
Yes, I actually carry 3 different flashlights all the time.
- Get reliable rugged flashlights that you can use in any situation.
- Double check all flashlights weekly and make sure they are working.
- Make sure your flashlights have some texture to the handle as rain can cause you to lose grip.
So if you’ve been to a preparedness class with me, you’ve seen my gear.
What kind of flashlights do you carry?
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Knowledge is power…so share your power safety tips with everyone.
Don’t get lost in the dark – Be Ready by starting here!
Never turn on or use this indoors #NatlPrep
2015 National Preparedness Month – and yes, it’s still a week worth of good power safety tips!
Never use a generator, gasoline-powered equipment and tools, grill, camp stove, or charcoal burning device inside or in any partially enclosed area, including a basement or garage.
Easy right? Use OUTSIDE!
Big or small…
…don’t forget to get your generator serviced regularly.
Or else this could happen.
Be careful!
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Knowledge is power…so share your power safety tips with everyone.
Be Ready by starting here!
You got the touch, you got the power! #NatlPrep
4th week of 2015 National Preparedness Month is all about Power outages.
So do you have the power?
OK, that’s one power…but before you stick the Matrix in your chest, maybe simply start by charging your phone.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
You’re at your best when the road gets rough…
Be Ready by starting here!
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