Lots to learn today with deep discussions on integration with various local, county, state, and Federal officials.
It’s acronym galore!
If you were wondering, that flow chart above makes perfect sense to me.
Morning was also spent on a huge discussion on deployment preparedness.
Trust me, I definitely got that part down.
Long day ahead tomorrow too including meetings with City of Columbus officials.
Morning Ohio EMA! #Mothership
Welcome to the first day of NIMS ICS Incident Management Team Incident Commander course!
Got a quick welcome from Ohio EMA Training & Exercise David Nunley.
Lots to discuss including responsibilities, leadership, and of course paperwork (ICS forms).
Great first day with participants from Ohio, New Mexico, Oregon, and Georgia with tons to digest in all the slides.
Lots.
Channeling my inner Patrick.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
AMBER Alert on #FathersDay – not a good afternoon.
Not only do you get email notification…
…social media picked up on it right away…
…EAS Alerts go off to everyone in the proximity…
…and roadside signs instantly broadcast the same message.
Where and why did AMBER Alert first start?
The AMBER Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed with local police to develop an early warning system to help find abducted children. AMBER stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was kidnapped while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas, and then brutally murdered. Other states and communities soon set up their own AMBER plans as the idea was adopted across the nation.
How does it work?
Once law enforcement has determined that a child has been abducted and the abduction meets AMBER Alert criteria, law enforcement notifies broadcasters and state transportation officials. AMBER Alerts interrupt regular programming and are broadcast on radio and television and DOT highway signs. AMBER Alerts can also be re-disseminated through lottery, digital billboards, Internet Ad exchanges, Internet Service Providers, Internet search engines, as well as wireless devices such as mobile phones.
How effective has it been?
As of December 23, 2015 there have been 800 children rescued and returned specifically because of AMBER Alert. AMBER Alerts also serve as deterrents to those who would prey upon our children. AMBER Alert cases have shown that some perpetrators release the abducted child after hearing the AMBER Alert.
Do not ignore these Amber Alerts.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Look out for your neighbors.
Read the alert, call if you see something/someone matching the description and make your community safer.
*****************Update as of 06-18-17 at 19:38*****************
Child was found safe. Keiria Marie Trent girl was found safe with a relative.
Thank you for participating in the Ohio AMBER Alert.
**END**
Not going to lie…I think DuPage County Homeland Security and Emergency Management has some of the neatest stuff.
Like legit old school Civil Defense stuff!
Fact: Did you know DuPage County used to have an underground impervious EOC bunker? Seriously just like the old War Games EOC “Crystal Palace”. Probably didn’t have a WOPR.
Great to briefly chat with DuPage County HSEM Director William Babyar too. Lots in common.
Special thanks to DuPage County HSEM PIO John Nebl for the grand tour and meetings.
Famous x2! @rusnivek + @SchaumburgNebl #AlohaFriday
Looking forward to supporting DuPage County operations.
@rusnviek
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, 2017
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we express our gratitude for the hundreds of thousands of skilled personnel who help save lives in communities across the United States each year. Through the hard work and dedication of these career and volunteer first responders, Americans receive the finest emergency medical treatment in their most vulnerable moments. We also honor those EMS providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in the line of duty.
Day or night, in every city, suburb, rural community, or wilderness area, our Nation relies upon EMS providers to respond to every kind of emergency situation to save lives and reduce suffering. In January, when more than 70 tornadoes touched down in Georgia and Mississippi, injuring many, EMS responders were there to help. In March, when wildfires threatened Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas, taking lives and forcing thousands from their homes, our EMS personnel were there providing urgent medical care and patient transportation. Last month, when flooding and tornadoes ravaged Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, EMS personnel once more came to their neighbors’ aid. Whether they are assisting during natural disasters or providing lifesaving care after car accidents, heart attacks, sports injuries, or violent crime, EMS personnel respond to tens of millions of requests for help each year in our country. We rest easier knowing that they stand ready to answer the call.
Over the past 50 years, our Nation’s EMS system has evolved with ever-developing medical, transportation, and communications technologies to meet the changing needs of our communities. The EMS Agenda 2050 project — a joint effort by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the EMS community — will help develop a vision for meeting our communities’ future emergency medical services needs and improve the health of all Americans. We commend these efforts to develop innovative new treatments, advance and adapt medical skills, establish stronger professional standards, and promote public education and health. This week, we thank our EMS professionals for their sustained commitment to excellence and dedication to service, and share our hopes for a bright future that will make us all safer and healthier.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2017, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this occasion by showing their support for local EMS professionals through appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
Another great day in Georgia talking about preparedness to various pros.
Special thanks to Glynn County (GA) EMA Director Jay Wiggins for hosting the class…
…and special thanks to Laura Ginn who coordinated efforts on behalf of everyone in City, County, and State of Georgia.
Glad to see so many participants here to learn but more importantly, share information and challenges and success stories they found within their community. Espically when it comes to senior care and supportive care – these issues need to be talked about openly and various members of family and staff need to be aware of challenges they may face when disaster strikes.
Aside from www.ready.gov program – there are a ton of other agencies to follow to ascertain great and trusted information.
Remember, a short time ago, this entire area was hit by Hurricane Matthew with MANDATORY evacuations.
Building these kinds of relationships before a disaster can only strengthen our efforts in response and recovery.
Plus, it’s super awesome to hang with like-minded individuals who are so dedicated to preparedness.
Be safe peeps!
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!
Day-3: FEMA External Affairs PIOs (MRSP) heading out to the south side!
Nikki with 2 Ks and Kevin with 1 K.
On the docket – coordinated messaging, pressers, VIP visits, and media interviews.
Rolling 2 deep for Branch-2!
“I love the smell of fresh EOC in the morning…”
Let’s get our social media on!
Say #Aloha to the brand new FEMA / NDPTC Social Media Engagement Strategies class!
Reporting live from the State of Colorado Emergency Operations Center…
Monday morning..in the office.
As an Emergency Management Instructor, I read through all my evaluations. Like ALL evaluations.
It helps better my instructional delivery as a professional as well gain valuable insight to how participants perceive our enabling learning objectives and key points.
The comments below are from a course I taught last week.
“I have taken a couple dozen or so FEMA classes and these two are the best pair of instructors I have had!”
“More Kevin”
Where is @rusnivek? 