HQ, I copy the demob orders from Texas and Puerto Rico.
I also copy the new deployment orders for Florida.
Less than 24-hours.
Demobilized. Now back assigned. Deployed for response #Irma
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This is what we train for
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.
I’m no scientist, but #Hurricane #Irma looks fugly
I have a weird feeling that it’s going to be Florida.
Things are spinning up and quite honestly, Hurricane Irma looks pretty fugly.
Changing my Saturday plans in 3…2..1…
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
DaD for a quick TTE for SM #ESF15 #PIO
I had a great time with the Northeast Ohio Public Information Officers (NEO-PIOs) who sat for a quick down and dirty (DaD) Table Top Exercise (TTE) designed around on a social media (SM) module (MOD). OMG.
Various topics discussed:
- Messaging during the preparedness phase
- Escalation of incident criteria
- Response messaging and verbiage
- Essential platforms and communication methods
- Dispelling rumors
- Actionable social media data
- Critical JIC/JIS positions during initial EOC activation
- Metadata for threat hazard analysis
Lots of fun esp various discussions on platforms and reach.
Public Information Specialist @ThingsToShea and Public Information Officer @TomsDarren work to craft specific emergency alert messages in the preparedness phase #NatlPrep
Heavy debate on the use of mass notification systems…
@ClevelandFire Public Information Officer Gray & @LakeCoHealth Public Information Officer Cole collaborating on preparedness messages specifically for Instagram & Vine #NatlPrep
…and their true reach/effectiveness of messaging.
Summit County Public Information Officer @jamesp501 discussing multi-platform information dissemination for preparedness & evacuation #NatlPrep
Discussion on simplicity and concise messaging for those we serve before, during, and after an emergency.
BAM – solid Tuesday afternoon with my peeps!
Yups, I can’t thank these ESF-15 characters enough.
(From L to R): Pollack, Cole, Sur, Gray, and Toms.
Mahalos my friends!
Great Floodplain Managers Conference in ATL
Great class #ASFPM2015 today.
Solid group of Floodplain Managers from across the US in ATL!
Thanks for the invite!
Teaching in Florida today and tomorrow…
Teaching two classes on Social Media/Public Information Officer stuff today and tomorrow at the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) conference in beautiful Daytona Beach.
FEPA was created in 1957 to help professional Emergency Managers work to protect the people of Florida. I’m sure glad to see SO many different types of EM professionals from various backgrounds and different organizations.
Any of my FL peeps want to #Tweetup ?
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-14-14- at 1030
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-14-14- at 1030.
The chemical spill (up to 7,500 gallons) into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate. “Do not use water” order remains in effect for approximately 65,000. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol (MCHM).
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- 01-13-14 afternoon – bans lifted for 26,000 customers.
- 01-14-14 morning – bans lifted for additional 9,000 customers.
- All local area hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity: 234 patients treated at this time with 14 admits. No confirmed fatalities.
- Elk River flows into Ohio River tributary. Cincinnati Water Works monitoring.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency with 96% delivery totals. FEMA FCO monitoring.
http://www.amwater.com/about-us/news.html
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-13-14 at 0900
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-13-14- at 0900.
The chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate.
CDC has established threshold levels. At this time, indicators are within acceptable levels at water plant. Now seeking consistent safe reading levels at various points within the 1,700 mile pipeline system. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol.
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- All West Virginia State ESFs released but remain on standby.
- All local area hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity.
- No confirmed fatalities and 169 patients treated at this time.
- Logistics Section filled and delivered 100% of meals requested by West Virginia.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency with 94% delivery totals. Daily assessments of needs still ongoing.
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
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-12-14- at 1030
SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-12-14- at 1030.
The chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia continues to dissipate.
CDC has established threshold levels. At this time, indicators are still higher than acceptable levels. Still seeking safe reading levels at various points within the 1,700 mile pipeline system. Chemical identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol.
- West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center still in full activation.
- All local area hospitals are water supplied by mobile tankers and hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity.
- No confirmed fatalities or injuries to report at this time.
- Ongoing Logistics Section coordinating delivery of water to state agency through at least next 72 hours.
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
FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.
@rusnivek
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