In the EOC…and a gigantic sinkhole

Seriously, a pretty perfect morning here at the Emergency Operations Center.

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Oh, and they have a gigantic sinkhole here which sounds pretty bad. EMA Director Keck will be briefing us this AM.

Sounds like the news has already caught wind of it and OEMA has briefed on the situation this AM.

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Teaching again at OEMA’s Emergency Operations Center

Guess who’s teaching at Ohio Emergency Management Agency today?

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That’s right, training in the state EOC…who’s your EMDaddy?!?

And here is Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s Director Nancy Dragani welcoming our class.

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But first, lemme take a #selfie…

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Whoop whoop!

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From the EOC at Wayne County EMA

Breaking it down for the folks in Wayne County today.

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Showing much alohas to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.

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All the fun stuff during class…cause that’s how I roll.

Reporting live from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)….

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Chillin in the EOC and it seems that I have a large head…

Region-5 all weekend baby!

I zipped into Port Clinton (Ottawa County) to hang for a few days in the EOC.

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Observation from “a friend” – Apparently, I have quite the large head.

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LongHairDontCare – not.

Jeez.

Hope your weekend was fun too.

@rusnivek

Teaching at Ohio EMA and a bonus #selfie with Executive Director Nancy Dragani in the EOC

Hold the phone…..OMG!

Best #selfie ever w/ @Ohio_EMA Executive Director Nancy Dragani.

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Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) constantly embraces new technologies like social media to spread preparedness efforts and update timely information for everyone. Social media is just one piece of the puzzle that OEMA uses to extend and promote their outreach efforts with various public safety partners and enhance engagement from various constituents and stakeholders in every community.

Peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: "Say Aloooooooooha!"

Hey peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: “Say Aloooooooooha!”

Getting all the safety messages in a timely manner is the hallmark for success during any emergency or disaster.

Special thanks to my friends at OEMA and Executive Director Nancy Dragani!

@rusnivek

A cool new EOC / hangout

Had a great time in Florida teaching various state Public Information Officers (PIOs).

I also found a cool new EOC/hangout too.

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Maybe it’s the new typing and classification for EOCs.

Now heading to Sandusky to teach Incident Command.

Glad to be back in Region-5.

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