As momentum continues, the problems only get worse for the company involved with the #WVWater crisis. Here’s the latest big presser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVpmS8JXJ8
Good grief.
This guy needs to attend a PIO (Public Information Officer) training.
Hope the emergency crews in Charleston are keeping up.
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366)
Press release from FEMA HQ
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the State of West Virginia to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a chemical spill on January 9, 2014, and continuing.
The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the counties of Boone, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Putnam, and Roane.
Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.
Michael J. Lapinski has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal response operations in the affected area.
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s emergency disaster declaration issued for the State of West Virginia.
Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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Counties affected: Boone County, Cabell County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Putnam County, and Roane County.
People in the affected areas in West Virginia = DO NOT DRINK OR USE THE WATER. *Only use for toilet flushing
@rusnivek
If there was ever a time that having your emergency preparedness kit fully stocked, this is the time.
Hardly any water at the grocery store…Photo credit M. Vielhaber
Now, over 10,000 West Virginia households were just informed of a tainted water supply due to a dangerous chemical 4-Methylcyclohexane Methanol.
At this time, there are nine counties affected by this contaminated water supply.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, but miscellaneous reports of fighting over bottled water have been reported via the twittersphere.
Let’s not get out of hand….I expect erroneous stories and outlandish behavior, but please listen to your local authorities so they can help you during this challenging time.
The West Virginia National Guard and Office of Emergency Services are already been activated to mitigate efforts for Boone County, Cabell County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Putnam County, and Roane County.
People in the affected areas in West Virginia = DO NOT DRINK OR USE THE WATER.
*Only use for toilet flushing.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/09/us/west-virginia-contaminated-water/index.html
The weather alone this week (#PolarVortex) should have showcased the importance and value of your preparedness kits stocked full of food, water, flashlights, gloves, whistles, cell phone chargers, hand sanitizer, etc….This chemical spill should solidify your efforts to be vigilant in your preparedness efforts.
Stay safe everyone.
@rusnivek
It’s almost lunch…so its a good time to check your winter emergency preparedness kit for these 2 important items
Lunch time learning…just cause I like you.
For more information, check out
http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
@rusnivek
Got some bad weather heading to North East Ohio today.
Here’s a few free tips you can use to prepare for today severe weather:
To get up to the minute updates during the Thunderstorm:
And after the storm passes, take these precautions as you survey the damage around your house:
Feel free to share these tips with your neighbors too.
@rusnivek
Whether on a holiday (Columbus Day) or Federal mandatory furlough, today is a great day to make and update/check your Emergency Supply Kit.
What to include? What to keep? What to have?
Some items you want to include in your kit are:
And I’d bet you have most of these items around your house ready to go.
So gather your things and get ready…because I guarantee you these few things will help you during the next a disaster or emergency.
@rusnivek
It is National Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12, 2013).
To help you remember, feel free to include the picture below to push your messages of fire safety and fire prevention.
No one likes a disaster – Heh heh (I do enjoy when celebrities help push national initiatives).
4 easy steps to guide the general public this week:
1. Learn more about the smoke detectors, specifically the differences between ionization and photoelectric (from @OhioFire @OhioFireAcademy).
2. Make a family plan and upon evacuation, have a central meeting place to account for all family members.
3. Build an emergency kit that will help everyone during a disaster or emergency.
4. Interact and get involved within your community and push safety efforts with all public safety professionals.
Thanks to Tanya Ferraro for the inspiration for today’s post.
@rusnivek
Getting caught w/ your pants down during a disaster isn’t funny. Be Prepared! #NATLPREP #BreakingBad
@rusnivek
Be prepared w/ proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on HAZMAT calls #NATLPREP #Firefighter #BreakingBad
@rusnivek
During HAZMAT Operations, don’t forget to rehab yourself #BreakingBad #NATLPREP #Firefighter
@rusnivek
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