The glorious part of the job: Need a white balance? Is this mic working? Testing. 1-2-3!

Reporting live from the upcoming Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security meeting…
For those that were affected by Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, this video will concrete the need to register for FEMA disaster assistance.
Website: www.disasterassistance.gov
Phone: 800-621-3362
Reporting from the Florida Keys as the FEMA Public Information Officer…
Held the first Monroe County Townhall Community Meeting tonight. PIOs in action! They said there would be about 30 people there. But…

…I think someone misjudged the attendance.
We had several partners that attended as well. Glad to have participation from Red Cross.

PIO Sur reporting live from the stage here in Marathon City Park…
@rusnivek
It’s still National Preparedness month and it’s the start of week-3 focusing in on practicing and building out your plans.
GO kit sounds great, but if you have a hard time moving your go kit(s), then it’s likely a no kit. Make sure your go kits are light and lean.

Seriously bag lady, make sure you can carry it all!

For more great tips, check out more free tips from my friends at http://www.ready.gov
Change of plans this afternoon.
About to start a briefing with National Incident Management Team (IMAT) for response to southern Florida.
And yes, I am at home with T-cards on the wall and all C&GSFs briefing out.
***********Update***********
Breaking news: I have been reassigned as the FEMA PIO to cover the Florida Keys.
More details to follow.
Since almost everyone uses social media…
Teach your family how to properly use social media BEFORE a disaster. It’s another way to keep in communications w/ your family before, during, and after a disaster. #NatlPrep

Even in a disaster, we should all learn a bit of social responsibility.

And yes, we should all use our social media powers for good.
#PlanAhead to teach your family how to use social media.