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Saturday thoughts: Your Tacticool pants

Posted on March 23, 2019 by rusnivek

Saturday thoughts: USE YOUR POCKETS!

We talked extensively last week in our IMT LSC course, Operational readiness, and EOC course about what you should bring during a disaster in the response phase. Particularly, I get sooooo many inquiries on what to bring and have on your person 24/7.

What do I carry in my pockets? Usually I carry:

My left bellows pockets, I carry my FEMA official book as well as a printed copy of the current Incident Action Plan (IAP).

My right bellows pockets, I carry my coffee/water cup.

You paid good money for them and they are not just regular pants. Y’all got these #tacticool pants – SO USE THEM!

Again, use all the pockets!

Do not be afraid to use your equipment to it’s fullest extent.

@rusnivek

Severe cold weather is here with wind chills at…

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rusnivek

Holey moley it’s frickin freezing Mr. Bigglesworth!

Am I the only one out here? Hello? Hello? Anyone? Anyone?

Well, I dressed appropriately. If you were wondering, my OOTD was this.

Yaaaaaaaaaaasssssssss!!!! PPE! PPE! PPE!

So how cold is it?

Yikes. Is that right?

The wind chill is -50ish, however some of my electronic devices aren’t working quite right.

What does it feel like?

Reporting live from the planet Hoth

I lost stuff because I have 16 pockets on my pants!?!?!?!

Posted on May 20, 2017 by rusnivek

While out today, I will be testing some new 5.11 Tactical gear.

These are the 5.11 Tactical XPRT Series pants.

I only have 16 pockets on my pants…therefore, I have already misplaced a few items.

Don’t forget, Cleveland Marathon tomorrow (Sunday 05-21-17).

@rusnivek

No matter how much your pets beg… #Preparedness2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by rusnivek

No matter how much they beg, minimize the amount of time your pets spend outside in severe winter weather #OHWX #Preparedness2014

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Check your vehicle preparedness kit now before this happens to you…

Posted on January 25, 2014 by rusnivek

How is your vehicle emergency preparedness kit?

Check it out BEFORE you leave home today!

Need some help or ideas in assembling your emergency preparedness kits? Don’t know what to put into your emergency preparedness kits? Check out these free checklists.

Stay safe peeps!

@rusnivek

Winter Storm Watch vs. Warning vs. Blizzard Warning

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rusnivek

Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow.

Consider stretching before you begin shoveling….and PLEASE wear long pants!!!!!

Do you know the differences between Winter Storm Watch vs. Winter Storm Warning vs. Blizzard Warning?

Winter Storm Watch: There is a possibility of a storm occurring.

Winter Storm Warning: A storm is already taking place or is expected.

Blizzard Warning: Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.

Listen to your NOAA Weather Radio for the latest news and weather reports.

@rusnivek

Is this your emergency preparedness kit? #NATLPREP

Posted on September 4, 2013 by rusnivek

Alright, who owns this emergency preparedness kit…er…purse? #awesome Build a Kit #NATLPREP

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NPM vs NATLPREP – Why you should use #NATLPREP #OMG

Posted on September 2, 2013 by rusnivek

So…I think I found out the reason why Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doesn’t use the term “NPM” for National Preparedness Month on the Twitter.

Drumroll……………

Apparently, the internets use “NPM” for No Pants Monday.

NPM = No Pants Monday

How about them apples?

And today is Monday. Oh boy.

So, as an Emergency Manager, I’d suggest you heavily consider using the FEMA aformentioned #NATLPREP – not just “NPM”.

I’ve also seen #NPM13 or #NPM2013 or #NATIONALPREPAREDNESSMONTH or #NATIONALPREPAREDNESS

Just a simple Emergency Management observation.

Just glad to help with this small nugget of info for you.

@rusnivek