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A great additional flashlight for disasters #NatlPrep #PlanAhead

Posted on September 6, 2017 by rusnivek

Flashlights (not just flashlight) are key components of your preparedness kit. But there are soooooo many kinds of flashlights to choose from. Keep in mind that handheld ones are important, but headlamps are AWESOME!

Headlamps are GREAT flashlights too bec they allow hands-free operation when gathering things to safely evacuate #NatlPrep

Planning with items like this is a great way to bring light to a dark situation. Yes, pun intended. Hands free makes life easier…esp in a disaster.

When writing up your families’ preparedness plan, don’t forget to include flashlights and a rugged headlamp!

@rusnivek

Help your Dad before a disaster strikes #NatlPrep

Posted on September 3, 2017 by rusnivek

When making a plan for your family, do include planning for your Dad. That’s right, Dads could be in danger!

Sturdy boots are a must-have for any emergency preparedness kit. Or else this could be your Dad. #NatlPrep

In an emergency, make sure your Dad is safe.

Plan ahead and stay safe!

@rusnivek

Family plans: Comforting items for children in disaster #NatlPrep

Posted on September 2, 2017 by rusnivek

When making your plan for your family do include planning for all the kiddos.

Keep comforting items like favorite stuffed animals that will help children cope with adverse events in an emergency.

For more preparedness tips this month, follow along throughout the month.

Stay safe and plan ahead!

@rusnivek

My favorite month…September #NatlPrep #2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by rusnivek

Awwwww yeah – National Preparedness Month starts today!

“Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”

Go ahead. Make an emergency plan today.

#NatlPrep #PlanAhead

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Love me aisles preparedness stuff!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by rusnivek

This store’s preparedness section is on fleek!

I love how they have things sectioned into different sections (kinda like by function).

Evacuation supplies seperated from foods.

And of course helmets and flashlights.

Flashlights a plenty!

I wish every store had sections like this dedicated to emergency preparedness / readiness.

@rusnivek

Everyone is participating in the #DropCoverHoldOn exercise today at 10:20 #ShakeOut

Posted on October 20, 2016 by rusnivek

Everyone should be doing #DropCoverHoldOn during today’s Great #ShakeOut national #preparedness effort.

shakeout2016

Great ShakeOut = Thursday 10/20/16 at 10:10am.

Approx 28.5 million people are doing it. Are you?

For more information, check out shakeout.org

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#CyberSecurity Conference in Lincoln for #NatlPrep #BadDayBag

Posted on September 29, 2016 by rusnivek

Got invited to speak in Lincoln at the 2016 State of Nebraska Annual Cyber Security Conference. Great to have so many sponsors promoting CyberSecurity

Incidentally, next month, October is National Cybersecurity Month.

Following the FBI is always a hard act to follow. Additionally, I was the after lunch speaker. Gish.

Don’t worry, I’ll try to be serious. And yes, I’m wearing a tie.

I’ll even play a few fun videos too.

And they said try not to stand on any tables and chairs during class. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED~!

Super fun time presenting to some new peeps including those who laughed at my new cat jokes. Special thanks to NIPC’s Leslie…

…and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s Assistant Director Bryan and all the staff for the invite.

Since it’s still September and still National Preparedness Month, don’t forget to have your #BadDayBag ready to go too.

BTW-people often ask what I do when I get stuck at an airport for 5+ hours.

Hope this helps answer any questions.

@rusnivek

#AlohaFriday for paperwork and meetings at OhioEMA

Posted on September 23, 2016 by rusnivek

On this #AlohaFriday – I report to the OEMA mother ship!

I had to take care of some TPSReports for ICS classes. Talked about upcoming October/November schedules with both SAAs on a few ICS-300 and ICS-400 about registration issues as well as my packed IMT class for FEMA’s USAR Ohio Task Force-1 (OH-TF-1).

I was fortunate to visit with good friends Jerry and Sima. Hilarious!

Lots of discussion on the RNC as well as National Preparedness Month.

And yes, all done with the Aloha Shirt on.

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