Mittens? I don’t need no stinkin’ mittens!
Wrong. You do. Go back inside and put them on.
Dress for the Weather
Stay warm this winter season!
Walk slower in the Winter? What?
Seriously!
Freezing rain is rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees and power lines…so SLOW DOWN!
So remember to walk carefully on snowy, icy, walkways.
OK, that’s better.
To quote my daughter’s favorite book Go Dog Go: “Bundle up so you don’t freeze!”
Oh my.
Make sure you have adequate clothing, jackets, collars, hats, blankets, etc…
Stay warm this Winter season!
Do you have Frostbite? Hypothermia? Is there a difference?
Frostbite:
You have frostbite when your body tissue freezes. The most susceptible parts of the body are fingers, toes, ear lobes, or the tip of the nose. Symptoms include a loss of feeling in the extremity and a white or pale appearance. Get medical attention immediately for frostbite. The area should be SLOWLY rewarmed using warm, not hot water.
Hypothermia:
Information provided by NOAA/NWS:
Hello there! Do you know the differences Advisories vs Watches vs Warnings??
Advisory – A less severe winter weather event that is imminent.
Watch – The potential exists for a significant or dangerous weather event.
Warning – A significant or dangerous weather event that is imminent
Few other bits of info from the NOAA / National Weather Service:
Hazardous Weather Outlook – The Hazardous Weather Outlook usually provides three to seven-day advance notice of a hazardous winter weather event which has the potential to threaten life or property.
Short Term Forecast – Describes the weather in the local area and includes a short-range forecast (usually not more than six hours). This product will be updated more frequently when it is used during active weather. This product is also sometimes referred to as a “NOWcast.”
Special Weather Statement – Designed to alert the public to a short term hazardous weather threat within twelve hours of occurrence, which may require a heightened level of awareness or action.
State of Ohio
Executive Department
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, “Winter Safety Awareness Week” provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe winter weather and conditions associated with it such as snow and ice storms, flooding from rapid snow melts, extended power outages and illnesses caused by colds and flu; and
WHEREAS, Ohioans can prepare for the hardships of winter by updating their disaster preparedness kits and emergency plans and creating emergency contact lists, updating their flood insurance policies, purchasing NOAA Weather Radios, investing in alternative heat sources and generators, winterizing their vehicles and ensuring medical prescriptions and vaccinations are current; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is committed to educating the public on severe weather safety and preparedness; and
WHEREAS, Ohio’s news media, state and local governments, and educators continue their partnership to inform and educate the citizens of Ohio about actions they can take to prepare for, respond to and recover from severe winter weather events; and
WHEREAS, all Ohioans are encouraged to make severe weather safety and preparedness a priority and ensure that their homes, neighbors and communities are ready for winter-related incidents; and
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to review the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website at http://www.weathersafety.ohio.gov and become more knowledgeable and prepared for weather events that impact our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, John R. Kasich and Mary Taylor, Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Ohio, do hereby recognize November 13-19, 2016 as WINTER SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK and encourage all Ohioans to join us in its observance. On this 8 th day of November 2016;
John R. Kasich Governor
Mary Taylor Lieutenant Governor
Tomorrow starts 2016 Winter Weather Preparedness Week!
And this year’s theme is….Frozen!!
Shocker I know. So kick back and get comfy…
We will share great preparedness items and tips including some from Ready.Gov and NOAA/NWS and OhioEMA.
Cause for the first time in forever, nothing’s in my way…in preparing for winter weather hazards!
Who just shows up at a brand new social media class?!?
Glad to see the newly FEMA certified, NDPTC Social Media Tools and Techniques Course (PER-344) to Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Also glad to see so many fellow peeps as well as public safety professionals who are willing to utilize technology to better their agencies.
Great engagement especially during classroom activities by instructors too.
Seriously, I’m proud to see that this class can help shape the way government and public safety agencies use social media in planned events as well as before, during, and after a disaster.
Super proud.
Final Day of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) ICS-400 class.
Lots of discussion on Area Command, MAC, Unified Command, EMAC, Declaration process, etc…
Talking about MACs (not Big Macs) made me kinda hungry for lunch.
Also discussion on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region-5 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)…
…and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington DC.
Cameo appearance by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
I don’t know about your ICS-400 class, but my class was all smiles.
And yes, no worries, I’m wearing an #AlohaShirt today.
Special thanks to Belmont College for hosting this great OEMA class.
Happy #AlohaFriday everyone!
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