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
Breaking it down for the folks in Wayne County today.
Showing much alohas to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.
All the fun stuff during class…cause that’s how I roll.
Reporting live from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)….
@rusnivek
Spent the day reviewing and researching.
Digging into my C&GSF instructor books, all my position specific books as well as referencing my ICS-300 and ICS-400 manuals.
And for good measure, I also referenced my OSC, PSC, LSC, and LO instructor books too.
Yeah I know…geekish.
Doc Lumpkins would be proud (I think)
Glorious weekend indeed.
@rusnivek
Spending a bunch of time in NW Ohio with several emergency services agencies focused in on Water/Ice Rescue.
Did some GPS coordinate work, observation and recon work, and of course some grid search pattern work.
A few of my peeps testing their newly acquired National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) concepts.
Had a chance to interact with a few of the NW Ohio water rescue resources as well as a few aeromedical agencies too.
I’m glad to see so many willing all-hazards participants involved in this exercise.
Also glad to see local and regional law enforcement participation in the day’s events too.
Despite relatively colder temps, all crews managed to say jovial and warm.
Thanks again to my cadre of ICS Subject Matter Experts in Operations, Logistics, Public Information, Communications, and Air Operations who assisted today with evaluation.
@rusnivek
Region-5 all weekend baby!
I zipped into Port Clinton (Ottawa County) to hang for a few days in the EOC.
Observation from “a friend” – Apparently, I have quite the large head.
LongHairDontCare – not.
Jeez.
Hope your weekend was fun too.
@rusnivek
Hold the phone…..OMG!
Best #selfie ever w/ @Ohio_EMA Executive Director Nancy Dragani.
Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) constantly embraces new technologies like social media to spread preparedness efforts and update timely information for everyone. Social media is just one piece of the puzzle that OEMA uses to extend and promote their outreach efforts with various public safety partners and enhance engagement from various constituents and stakeholders in every community.
Hey peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: “Say Aloooooooooha!”
Getting all the safety messages in a timely manner is the hallmark for success during any emergency or disaster.
Special thanks to my friends at OEMA and Executive Director Nancy Dragani!
Down and secure, State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center.
Where are my sunglasses….
@rusnivek
Now I’m headed to the state Emergency Operations Center…
No, this isn’t my command vehicle.
But trust me, slow driving for sure.
Please drive slowly today folks.
@rusnivek
Teaching two classes on Social Media/Public Information Officer stuff today and tomorrow at the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) conference in beautiful Daytona Beach.
FEPA was created in 1957 to help professional Emergency Managers work to protect the people of Florida. I’m sure glad to see SO many different types of EM professionals from various backgrounds and different organizations.
Any of my FL peeps want to #Tweetup ?
@rusnivek
Reporting in at the Emergency Operations Center…
Of course they want some b-roll. Showcasing my PIO skills in 3…2…1…
@rusnivek
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