I had an hour this afternoon to listen/participate in a Webinar.

What did I learn?

• Physical equipment/barriers are great attention-getters for attendees.
• Teach your participants to use simple objects to enact the most change (use during evacuation).
• “See Something, Say Something” or “See Something, Do Something”.
• Once temperatures reach certain thresholds, offer free cup water to anyone at any concession stand.
• Buy-in from various All-Hazard agencies is key to working together. Even more important, having them attend your in-person briefings.
• During a disaster: Safety agencies meeting for the first time = not so good.
• During a disaster: Radio/phone to Radio/phone = OK.
• During a disaster: Working together Face-to-face in the EOC = priceless.
• Despite funny looking, Water Monsters (ie cooling stations) are VERY important.
• At least 4 redundant radio communications needed for large scale pre-planned events. Amateur Radio is 5th line backup for regional comms.
• No tailgaiting drinking at OSU games…I guess that’s why Browns fans don’t often attend OSU games early.
• The timing of exercises is key and public perception and should always be considered.

Use the tips above to keep you and your peeps safe.

Special thanks to Columbus Public Health and Ohio State University for hosting.

@rusnivek