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This is what we train for

Posted on September 8, 2017 by rusnivek

FEMA Administrator Brock Long made a poignant statement about his employees today in the NY Times:

“…this is what we train for” – FEMA Administrator Brock Long

Brock Long, center, at a briefing on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts with President Trump and local organizations in Corpus Christi, Tex., last week. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times

Yes sir, we train all the time.

Many instructors across this nation can attest the long hours we spend providing training for hundreds of thousands of our all-hazards public safety professionals from all walks of life.

This is truly what we train for.

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I’m no scientist, but #Hurricane #Irma looks fugly

Posted on September 7, 2017 by rusnivek

I have a weird feeling that it’s going to be Florida.

Things are spinning up and quite honestly, Hurricane Irma looks pretty fugly.

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Carabiners help keep your documents dry #NatlPrep

Posted on September 5, 2017 by rusnivek

People often ask me about my backpack and what I carry in there all the time. Many inquire about the large locking carabiner on the top grab handle.

Plan to include several carabiners that will allow you to hang your important items up and away from flood waters. #NatlPrep

I always keep my important documents (like copies of insurance cards, family communications plan, and out of state contacts) away from flood/wet areas. The carabiner allows me to hang my bag anywhere so my important documents never get wet.

My important documents are off the floor in the bathroom!

When putting together your kit, always include carabiners as they are multi-functional.

Another pro tip: Do NOT get a cheap carabiner, get sturdy rugged carabiners.

All month long, free preparedness tips for National Preparedness Month!

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I got a headache!!! In your preparedness kit, I need your… #NatlPrep

Posted on September 4, 2017 by rusnivek

Before you hear “I got a headache!!!!!” – everyone should have planned to keep extra medications in their emergency preparedness kit. And I know, you got the case of the MUNDAYS – so for sure we might have a few headaches.So make sure your planning includes extra medications for everyone in your family.

Make a medications list and plan to maintain an extra 3-5 days of your meds in your emergency preparedness kit. #NatlPrep

Never know when you might have to use some meds.

For more great preparedness tips, check out my friends at www.ready.gov

Be safe and PlanAhead!

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Changing my Saturday plans in 3…2..1…

Posted on September 2, 2017 by rusnivek

Welp, Saturday plans will have to look slightly different now.

Better mount up as I *think this is for Texas.

Well, I don’t *think I’m going to need my tie, but definitely my best pair of boots.

Incident Management: External Affairs Media Relations Spc…aka PIO!

Along with #Harvey – I spy with my right eye, #Hurricane #Irma

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Family plans: Comforting items for children in disaster #NatlPrep

Posted on September 2, 2017 by rusnivek

When making your plan for your family do include planning for all the kiddos.

Keep comforting items like favorite stuffed animals that will help children cope with adverse events in an emergency.

For more preparedness tips this month, follow along throughout the month.

Stay safe and plan ahead!

@rusnivek

Analyst-ing on prioritization vulnerability and NOAA eclipse safety

Posted on August 17, 2017 by rusnivek

Way more convo on Analyst-ing this morning focusing on priortization as well as vulnerability.

Also, we are now 5-days away from the eclipse.

Here’s a quick reminder from our friends at NOAA on how to view the 2017 solar eclipse.

PLEASE use the right protective glasses to view.

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Fun with big words today

Posted on August 16, 2017 by rusnivek

More analyst-ing today as I get to use big words like…

Lexi-Khaaaaaaaaaannnnnn!

It’s going to be a fun day.

OMG (not what you think).

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I see Brock likes IAPs too

Posted on August 4, 2017 by rusnivek

I see DHS/FEMA Administrator Brock Long likes IAPs and the Plans Section too.

Shout out to all those hard working PSCs!

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Another solid JIC JIS course on #AlohaFriday

Posted on July 7, 2017 by rusnivek

Today is DHS/FEMA’s G-291: JIC/JIS planning for Tribal, State, and Local PIOs!

Lots to talk about esp coordination with various all-hazards agencies.

Also glad to share a few PIO/JIC stories on 3-girls that were missing for 10+ years as well as the 2016 NBA Championships, Republican National Convention, 2016 World Series, and 2017 NBA Championships.

On top of that, our class wanted to know more about social media so I can indulge a bit. Not only on #s, geolocation, platforms, etc….but also lots on newer wearable technology too.

As always in any class we instruct, we try to make fun and exciting. And yes, thumbs up for PIOs!

Special thanks to WTFD Capt Mike Pruitt for the coordination and hospitality.. Glad to see so many new PIOs in the audience.

Happy Aloha Friday peeps!

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