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Presenting some social media magic here in Ashtabula

Posted on August 28, 2014 by rusnivek

Did someone say “social media magic”? Heck yeah…and it’s right here in Ashtabula: the use of social media during disasters!

Making sure we cover the entire state, we hit Columbus yesterday and today, we are setup in the farthest NE corner of Ohio, Ashtabula County.

We are fortunate to have State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) PIO Tamara McBride (from Columbus) peek into the class and say hi to everyone.

Leveraging our current technologies during non-emergency times will help concrete our actions and increase our communications during disasters.

Looking forward to seeing some great progress and interaction in social media.

Additionally, it’s so nice to see old friends and colleagues from my past. Truly outstanding.

No matter wearing my flight helmet, my hospital shirt, my fire helmet, whatever….I’m just glad to see great friends again.

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Great start to today’s OEMA social media class

Posted on August 27, 2014 by rusnivek

Another great morning here at the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.

Various agencies from all over the state in attendance at today’s social media class.

Special thanks to Ohio EMA Assistant Director Sima Merick for the welcome message.

Now to break down more info and tools on how effective PIOs (Public Information Officers) or PAOs (Public Affair Officers) engage on social media.

Excited to be instructing a bunch of PIOs today.

@rusnivek

Beautiful afternoon at OEMA in Cbus

Posted on August 26, 2014 by rusnivek

Beautiful afternoon at Ohio Emergency Management Agency – now heading downstairs into the State Emergency Operations Center.

It would be worth mentioning that the EOC has no windows to look outside.

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All-Hazardy participation and collaboration for flooding

Posted on August 13, 2014 by rusnivek

Great first day in our flood course here at Ohio EMA in Columbus.

I am fortunate that the participants in this class have outstanding stories from previous declarations and experiences from local, state, and regional responses during emergency flooding.

Some have shared their 500 year flooding stories from just the past 7 years (and clearly, it’s time to revisit the categorization and re-term these floods).

Here, FEMA staff, Ohio EMA staff, Ohio National Guard, and local Fire/Rescue services collectively discuss creative options to better serve numerous vulnerable population communities during an emergency evacuation during flooding.

IMHO, I really enjoy seeing this type of All-Hazardy professionals at the table.

Collaborating early can only strengthen joint response during any disaster.

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Doggie paddle heading to Columbus

Posted on August 11, 2014 by rusnivek

After a busy morning immersed in a contaminated water AAR, I will be submerging myself this afternoon into flood management.

Heh.

Teaching flood stuff at the State EOC on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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First delivery of EM Terrorism class in Ohio

Posted on August 9, 2014 by rusnivek

On Friday, I got a chance to teach one of the first Emergency Management Terrorism Courses on behalf of the State of Ohio.

Lots to add in 2014 because the class was last updated in 2005.

Also got a chance to see this weirdo too.

Happy birthday FC Steve Bosso.

Special thanks to Summa Health Training Officer Games Gish and all the crews from Summa Health for the great hospitality.

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Social Media Mojo in Miami County today #TRexArms

Posted on July 11, 2014 by rusnivek

Breaking down the social media mojo this morning in Miami County, Ohio in FEMA Region-V baby!

Lots of great questions so far…

…also a few questions about my T-Rex arms too.

After class, I’m looking forward to my detail at Tipp City Fire today.

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In the EOC…and a gigantic sinkhole

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rusnivek

Seriously, a pretty perfect morning here at the Emergency Operations Center.

Oh, and they have a gigantic sinkhole here which sounds pretty bad. EMA Director Keck will be briefing us this AM.

Sounds like the news has already caught wind of it and OEMA has briefed on the situation this AM.

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Teaching again at OEMA’s Emergency Operations Center

Posted on May 13, 2014 by rusnivek

Guess who’s teaching at Ohio Emergency Management Agency today?

That’s right, training in the state EOC…who’s your EMDaddy?!?

And here is Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s Director Nancy Dragani welcoming our class.

But first, lemme take a #selfie…

Whoop whoop!

@rusnivek

ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents at SGFD

Posted on April 28, 2014 by rusnivek

Starting out ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents this morning. Fairly large class with VERY varied backgrounds makes for an interesting class.

Also good to see both EMA directors from Medina County and Wayne County stop in and welcome the class too.

As always, it’s great to be teaching on behalf of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) in Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).

@rusnivek