June will be a lighter schedule as I wind down on a few projects.
First week: I’ll be at the OEMA Basic Public Information Officers course including the JIC/JIS part. On camera interviews for everyone! (Region-5)
Second week: I am assigned to South Dakoka. My first time in FEMA Region-8 baby!
Third week: I will be in Florida (Region-4) piloting FEMA/NDPTC new social media presentation.
Fourth week: I’ll be back in Ohio and I *might* be working in an EOC or a field ICP.
Quieter month huh?
I had a GREAT time at the Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center aka the ROC.
Much mahalos to Barry and his crews for the hospitality.
Looking forward to returning in about a month to debut a new FEMA project.
Yep…that’s me. Working the magic at the Tuscarawas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the ICS-300 class.
Great class and solid participation from various all hazards participants.
Hope everyone is abiding by some of the trusted published safety information on Ebola.
Please use common sense peeps!
Lots of dedicated PIO peeps working the magic tonight.
It’s Thursday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
ThirstyThursdays…I mean TestingThursdays continues!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#25: Just like you, the professionals train and test their emergency plans. #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
“The State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center is participating in the annual power plant training” Photo cred: Ohio Emergency Management Agency, (Columbus) 09/23/14
It is an essential part of your plan…actually doing it!
This was the view of the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center where numerous emergency management agencies across the state participated in a multi-agency all-hazards annual power plant training. This training was evaluated by FEMA Region-V.
See, even the professionals train too!
Keep up the great work!
Another great morning here at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.
Various agencies from all over the state in attendance at today’s social media class.
Special thanks to Ohio EMA Assistant Director Sima Merick for the welcome message.
Now to break down more info and tools on how effective PIOs (Public Information Officers) or PAOs (Public Affair Officers) engage on social media.
Excited to be instructing a bunch of PIOs today.
Beautiful afternoon at Ohio Emergency Management Agency – now heading downstairs into the State Emergency Operations Center.
It would be worth mentioning that the EOC has no windows to look outside.
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.
Early start today meeting with Doc Lumpkins who is the Director of National Integration Center for DHS/FEMA.
Numerous points discussed w/ the group:
Doc’s team engaged our questions and honestly answered several burning issues. As the week continues, Doc informed us that more materials were going to be released from the National Integration Center and National Protection Framework shortly for review. EXCELLENT!!!
Just like at the NEMA conferences, UASI conferences, etc…I really enjoy meeting with Doc Lumpkins. He provides great insight and he is HILARIOUS!
Overall, by engaging with the core prominent Social Media in Emergency Management peeps, Doc Lumpkins and the rest of the National Integration team can continue to incorporate real and pressing issues into the new doctrine.
Thanks again for the meeting Doc!
Now my ride just arrived, a black suburban, headed for the White House!
Where is @rusnivek? 