Quick stop on a fire Wednesday morning with the teams from FEMA Region V Chicago office.
Great to catch up – lotsa good things coming up!
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2018 Second Quarter #PIO Training at WOIO Channel 19 news #PresidentsDay
Leading off our 2018 2nd quarter Public Information Officer (PIO) Training at WOIO Channel 19/43 (CBS Affiliate).
I’m proud to have so many PIOs from across the State of Ohio and West Virginia discussing current issues and breaking news.
PC: Beth Zietlow-DeJesus
Collaboration and coordination were consistent themes we revisit all the time including Joint Information Center and Joint Information Systems (JIC/JIS). Current news stories like the FL shooting were hot button topics but we also discussed the Boston Bombing, FacebookLive killer, 2016 Republican National Convention, Chardon Shooting, Burke Lakefront plane crash, 3 girls missing for 10+ years, Imperial Ave murders, World Series, and NBA Championships.
PC: Beth Zietlow-DeJesus
But knowing that other PIOs are going through the same issues, we can commiserate and work toward a solution. Yes, of course we did the behind the scenes tours of the studio, desk assignment/reporter bullpen….
…anchor desks, and even popped into a planning meetings for the evening broadcast.
We had so many various disciplines represented.
PC: Beth Zietlow-DeJesus
Great to see all those hard working PIOs ensuring the safety for their communities on Presidents’ Day.
PC: Chris Tanaka
Special thanks to Anchor Chris Tanaka, Acting News Director Brian Sinclair, Mel Watson, Assignment Editor Shelly Steinmetz, and Reporter Jennifer Picciano. Trust me – it’s great to have media partners working with the NEOhio PIOs!
I’m @rusnivek, reporting live from 19 News desk…..
Stopped by Amazon Day-1 for a quick tour and a banana!
Got a chance to swing by Amazon Day-1 to say hi to a few friends.
And if you are going to ask, we did NOT meet in the new Amazon Spheres.
However, I did see the famous Banana stand – It’s totes real!!!!!
Aside from their new drone delivery (Amazon Air), there was lots of discussion on the new Amazon HQ2 location.
Yo Jeff, I got some ideas.
Special thanks to Suz and G-crew for the quick tour and banana.
Now, about that Amazon Fire thingy…
Friday Community Meeting in Monroe County
Much interest in today’s Community Meeting on updates for the Recovery phase here in Monroe County. HUGE turnout tonight.
Keeping things together as we at FEMA continue to support our local partners like the Monroe County Emergency Management Director Marty.
Behind the scenes: Some of my Branch V Division A-team that makes the FEMA magic happen.
Media on site. Lots of questions from everyone. And yes, as the FEMA PIO, I had to step in a few times.
Reporting live from the front of the room…
PIO duties: Mic check. White balance. FacebookLive up.
The glorious part of the job: Need a white balance? Is this mic working? Testing. 1-2-3!
Reporting live from the upcoming Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security meeting…
Facebook +Shaka + rusnivek + VR = ?
Sometimes I get to do some cool things.
My friends at Facebook wanted to showcase their virtual reality (VR) stuff with me.
Shaka + LIKE + @rusnivek
Virtual reality goggles? Yep. The possibilities on Facebook Messenger/chat/meetings are endless.
Software has some inherent challenges esp with the shortfall of hardware proliferation and consistency. Bandwidth issues and requirements are tough enough to manage for reasonable VR interaction and usage.
But overall, some neeto VR stuff.
See, I told you VR is closer than you think.
An easy Family Emergency Communications plan here – for free #NatlPrep #PrepareAthon
Second week of the 2016 National Preparedness Month!
This week, we focus in on your family emergency communications plan.
For parents, click here.
For kids, click here.
For your wallet/purse, click here.
Want to include more information? Consider adding
- Twitter handle
- Instagram handle
- Work address
- Identifying a central meeting/rendezvous location
These are the kinds of details will help enhance your current plans.
Now you are probably wondering why I said to write them down (hard copy). If you lose power to your cell phone, or worse yet, you lose your cell phone during evacuation – you won’t have your programmed address book to reference with all the important contact information and cell phone numbers.
Create your family communications plan now.
More forms can be found on Ready.Gov.
“Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”
Shhhh, I’m trying to pay attention here…
Shhhh, I’m trying to pay attention here…
@rusnivek
East side, then back into Cleveland to talk PIO and Social Media
Case of the Mundays? Nope, no time for rest Dr. Jones!
Weapons meeting at lunch.
Later this afternoon, I’ll be giving a class and meeting with Cleveland Water on PIO/Social Media.
More and more, I do enjoy seeing public utilities interacting more w/ their constituents on social media.
Snow is getting bad, I better fuel the Command vehicle now.
@rusnivek
Thats Hot – National Fire Prevention Week #FPWeek #FirePrevention
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
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