It’s still National Preparedness month and it’s the start of week-3 focusing in on practicing and building out your plans.
GO kit sounds great, but if you have a hard time moving your go kit(s), then it’s likely a no kit. Make sure your go kits are light and lean.
Seriously bag lady, make sure you can carry it all!
For more great tips, check out more free tips from my friends at http://www.ready.gov
Since almost everyone uses social media…
Teach your family how to properly use social media BEFORE a disaster. It’s another way to keep in communications w/ your family before, during, and after a disaster. #NatlPrep
Even in a disaster, we should all learn a bit of social responsibility.
And yes, we should all use our social media powers for good.
#PlanAhead to teach your family how to use social media.
Plan for your family and neighbors? Absolutely!
Always check on your neighbors and make sure they are OK. You never know when you are going to have to save a life. #NatlPrep
Proud Father moment…about my own Dad. You see, he saved our neighbor’s life. Like for reals.
A few weeks ago, while my Father and our family’s dog (Buster) were out in the back yard, they noticed our elderly neighbor face-down in the yard. Not knowing the situation, my Father jumped the fence and rendered immediate medical care, called 9-1-1, and helped guide the HFD Engine and C&C Ambulance to the patient.
My Dad being shy, would easily be the first one to shrug it off and downplay his actions. But it’s really small things like this that make a difference in the lives of so many.
It is in my opinion that if my Father did not jump the fence and immediately rendered aid, our neighbor would have surely died. Now, our neighbors have more time to spend with their entire family together. So I cannot stress enough the importance of doing extraordinary stuff for people…like your neighbors.
This whole week, we have focused on doing things for others. On this #AlohaFriday, I’d like you to keep my Father’s actions in mind as you do the same for your neighbors.
I am so proud of my Dad.
Help your family prepare well before an emergency like simple tools like flashlights.
Don’t leave your family in the dark! #PlanAhead by purchasing flashlights early. Last minute run to the store will yield nothing. #NatlPrep
Make sure your family has all the tools they need to weather the storm or emergency (<–see what I did there?)
Be the beacon of light in your family on preparedness.
No matter where you are, big or small, your city council is a great place to start to learn more about your community.
Engage your community’s council members & safety committee chairperson.They can provide valuable insight to emergency plans #NatlPrep
@rusnivek and my city’s Safety Committee Chair
It is highly likely that they are active members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) too. Whoop whoop!
For more information, check out www.Ready.Gov‘s free info on CERT here.
Many local communities provide free training! Yes, my favorite four-letter word. F-R-E-E
Plan to attend classes to learn more about how your community is making a difference in emergency disaster preparedness & response #NatlPrep
I do tons of training, and Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) is a great place to start to learn what to do in an emergency. Best part? Almost all the training is offered free to many communities across this great nation.
#PlanAhead and learn good stuff!
This week we focus in on how we plan to help our neighbors and community. Yes, your own community.
Learn more about local government and how your hometown provides service before, during, and after an emergency. #NatlPrep
Me and the Mayor of my hometown!
By getting more involved in local government, you can better serve your community and ultimately your neighbors. Trust me, in the past few months, I have talked to my neighbors a ton on preparedness efforts and general safety measures.
#PlanAhead and be neighborly.
When planning for tools in your kits for your family and friends, canned goods are great, but don’t forget about the….
PlanAhead to include a can opener in your emergency preparedness kits. Bec you never know when it might come in handy. #NatlPrep
Make sure you are prepared for anything including your own foods.
And for good measure, get some SPAM!
For more free planning and preparedness tips, check out www.ready.gov
Accounting and preparing your food for three days per person seems easy, but you’ll have to do better nutrition planning than just cans of vienna sausage and cup-o-noodles.
Make sure you PlanAhead for your favorite #MRE in your emergency preparedness kit otherwise you will have an unsavory disaster. #NatlPrep
MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) is a great resource for your kit. Plan accordingly as you should find the right flavor that meets your needs. There are various flavors now including (vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, etc…)
IMHO, hot sauce/sriracha is still critically important.
Choose wisely and improve your chances during a disaster.
For more tips, check out http://www.ready.gov
#PlanAhead for your emergency food supply!
Second and final day of our Ohio EMA Emergency Planning course!
We are going to dive deep into CPG-101 and talk about how we can increase our ability to write better EOP base plans and enhance our annexes.
All four groups firing all the way as they work through challenges in formulation of SMEs for plans.
Dynamic chatter esp focusing in on American Red Cross and Emergency Management when it comes to bringing people to the table.
Dove deep into how CPG101 applies, incorporating the NRF, lots on NIMS compliance, and of course ICS requirements. Discussion also lead to a few case studies including Hurricane Jacob Cat-5 to Cat-2 hit.
Also fortunate to have key players from CERT, HAM, EM, and law enforcement at the table discussing challenges with paid vs volunteer staffing and accounting for resources.
I want to give a major shoutout to Alicen and Tim for their hospitality this week for the Ohio EMA G-235 course. Most gracious and hospitable course coordinators.
Now go forth and formulate good EOPs!
Where is @rusnivek? 