Still want to know more about preparedness?
Here is FEMA’s former Individual and Community Preparedness:
Gwen Camp-FEMA-video (http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/98208)
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today!
Starting 2015 National Preparedness Month, here’s FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Ready.Gov and PrepareAthon for #NatlPrep
CraigAtFEMA-PrepareAthon (http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/105555)
Don’t wait. Communicate: Make your emergency plan today.
August was quite the month of new stuff, and in true form, September will be just as exciting.
I am sure know that September is my most favorite month right? September is National Preparedness month where I’ll be featuring a whole bunch of different preparedness plans and you can participate and better prepare you and your family for disasters or emergencies. All of it…totally free!
But for the rest of the month, here’s the plan:
First week: I’ll be presenting at the Nebraska Infrastructure Protection Conference on Social Media intelligence and disasters. On day-2 of the conference, I’ll be giving the my national keynote presentation: Task Force Deployment to St. Bernard Parish Louisiana – Lower 9th Ward. Region-7 boom!
Second week: I’ll be presenting at the State of Kentucky Governor’s Emergency Management Workshop rolling out the brand new G-270.4 Recovery from Disaster course. Two days of critical recovery classes in Region-4…with me!
Third week: I’ll be in Columbus doing some Mass Fatality TtT classes with Ohio EMA and then delivering another Social Media course to Franklin County EMA. Back in Region-5.
Fourth week: We have the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s PIO Symposium (Friday September 25th, 2015) in Columbus.
And the Fifth week: I just might have some time to do some paperwork. Sigh.
This will be a tough first few weeks, but looking forward to the various regions.
And remember: Make your emergency plan today.
I know it’s only July, but National Preparedness Month is right around the corner.
FEMA’s Ready.Gov just announced the 2015 theme: Don’t Wait. Communicate: Make an emergency plan today.
Groovy huh?
Here’s the logo to use.
Weekly themes will be done according to these identified topics:
I’m looking forward to hearing your plans on how you intend to share preparedness efforts this year.
Are you Ready?
It is Tuesday and the final day of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
National Preparedness Day!!!!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#30: Flat Stanley & Flat Stella stopped by the fire station to check out our emergency preparedness kits. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
In honor of National Preparedness Day, we had two special visitors at our fire station. Flat Stanley and Flat Stella stopped by for a quick visit and tour.
They wanted to see if all Firefighters and Paramedics were participating and prepared as part of September’s 2014 National Preparedness Month which was held all month long.
Both Flat Stanley and Flat Stella checked our Emergency Preparedness Kit in Ladder-11.
Flat Stanley asked if we had enough water ready…
Of course we do!
Flat Stella asked to see our emergency contact list as well as my new smoke detector.
As you can see, our emergency contact information is contained in the Vial of Life Program. And smoke detectors are always free from the fire department.
Flat Stanley made sure these were fresh fire extinguishers and they were ready to go.
Both had an awesome chance to take a ride in BFD Ladder-11.
Special thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready.Gov program.
Also thanks to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA’s Ready.Gov, Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), and the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency.
What a month! I’m proud of everyone who participated in National Preparedness Month and extremely happy that everyone is more prepared for any emergency or disaster.
It’s Monday in the fifth and final week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Ready…Set…Monday!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#29: Even Fire Trucks have emergency preparedness kits – you should too!#NatlPrep #Prepared2014
Coordinated a visit to the fire station today w/ Flat Stanley and Flat Stella. They check on our preparedness efforts at the station including checking our emergency preparedness kit! More pictures and details tomorrow.
Speaking of Tuesday September 30th…don’t forget, tomorrow is National Preparedness Day!
Post your great activities by using the #NatlPrep or #Prepared2014
Looking forward to seeing all of your emergency preparedness stuff!
It’s Sunday in the fifth and final week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
SundayFunday in the hizzouse!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#28: Your vehicle preparedness kits and maintenance before winter hits #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
Winter is just around the corner and many Meteorologists are predicting a brutal winter.
Check or have a mechanic check the following items on your car:
Double check your emergency preparedness kit in all your vehicles with:
Hope these tips help you prepare for your winter driving.
Don’t wait for the snow to hit first, be prepared.
Safe travels everyone!
It’s Saturday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Who’s watching football on TV?
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#27: Sports heroes? Celebrities? Nope. But these heroes will always come through in an emergency #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Share with your entire family today what a real hero is like. Share your emergency plans with your entire family.
Friday night lights? Saturday College Football? Sunday NFL? None of that matters.
Look, you may not be famous…
…or get paid zillions of dollars per minute. Who cares!
Your preparedness and planning efforts will come back ten-fold because it’s your family. Family is everything.
Be your family’s hero today.
It’s Friday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Ahhh, Aloha Fridays!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#26: Are ALL your emergency flashlights working? Test em if you got em! #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Since it’s a beautiful day, I would be a great day to test all your flashlights.
A few weeks ago, I talked about having flashlights in case of an emergency. Now would be the time to test and make sure each flashlight is in working condition.
Don’t forget about your helmet lights too!
And for my friends in the law enforcement world, don’t forget to check all your weapon lights too.
*I also had to change the batteries in my EOTech too.
Your preparedness actions now will definitely save you time during an emergency.
Reminder again, throw away all candles. Candles are dangerous and can start fires. Flashlights are WAY better for lighting.
Happy Aloha Friday everyone!
It’s Thursday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
ThirstyThursdays…I mean TestingThursdays continues!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#25: Just like you, the professionals train and test their emergency plans. #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
“The State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center is participating in the annual power plant training” Photo cred: Ohio Emergency Management Agency, (Columbus) 09/23/14
It is an essential part of your plan…actually doing it!
This was the view of the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center where numerous emergency management agencies across the state participated in a multi-agency all-hazards annual power plant training. This training was evaluated by FEMA Region-V.
See, even the professionals train too!
Keep up the great work!
