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Hello to January 2017!

Posted on January 1, 2017 by rusnivek

December was relatively busy but say hello to January 2017!

In the first week, its paperwork mania! As usual, we have yearly update classes that needs to be completed and mandatory inservice training.

Second week, I’ll be headed to the State of New Mexico’s Department of Heath to teach Social media. For my friends in Region-6, I also need to figure out if I’m a green or red. Hmmm.

Third week, I’ll be presenting at the huge PIO Conference in Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio. Working the PIO magic with Jennifer Ciaccia and Erica Creech. It’s a huge conference with tons of participants. Do you want to attend? Just email Xenia (xeniapalus@franklincountyohio.gov ) for more deets.

Fourth week, I head back to St. Clair County Michigan to teach social media. If you remember, these are my peeps who participated in the big Cause IV experiment with the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Canada’s Public Safety on a cross-border full scale exercise in 2016. Excited to see my peeps again!

2017 is here. Bring it!

@rusnivek

Fire station PIOs with lots on crisis communications

Posted on December 20, 2016 by rusnivek

Detailed to this station! Who is ready for some PIO training?!?

But first, lemme go on a run.

Afternoon will be filled with Crisis Communications and mock interviews.

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Presenting today at the 2016 CEAO Annual Conference #PIO

Posted on December 6, 2016 by rusnivek

Presenting today at the 2016 County Engineers Association of Ohio Annual Conference!

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Public Information stuff as well as some Communications Strategies for government officials.

I’ll try not to dance on stage today.

Maybe.

Looks like it’s going to be a fun class!

@rusnivek

PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

Posted on November 26, 2016 by rusnivek

PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

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Supporting fellow PIOs from Cleveland Water today

Posted on October 28, 2016 by rusnivek

Today I’ll be supporting fellow PIOs for Cleveland Water as they host open forum meetings with the community.

You can check out my periscope broadcast here.

Or, you can check out the Cleveland Water FPV FacebookLive camera here.

At the end, I’ll be doing some social media live broadcast stuff as well as some fun interview work with other PIOs and Commissioner.

BTW-2016 World Series game-3 is tonight in Chicago.

As always #GoTribe #RallyTogether

@rusnivek

2016 World Series Game-2 field work for PIOs #GoTribe #RallyTogether

Posted on October 27, 2016 by rusnivek

Doing some Public Information Officer (PIO) stuff during the 2016 World Series was fun.

Like in any deployment, don’t forget to sign in, or else Jobu will chase you down!

Jobu says sign in on the ICS-211 form #GoTribe #MajorLeague

Stadium was packed!

2016 World Series game-2: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians

Don’t think it’s all glamour, PIOs spend gobs of time crafting specific messages tailored to each situation.

PIOs in the midst of discussing the use of gifs.

In the end, ESF-15 and all PIOs/PAOs are there to support all of our partners in public safety.

ESF-15 in the hizzouse!

Looking forward to game-3 in Chicago.

Slider and Rusnivek

#GoTribe #RallyTogether

@rusnivek

More Emergency Management interviews at #IAEM16

Posted on October 19, 2016 by rusnivek

It was super fun to interview Jody today at the 2016 International Association of Emergency Management Conference.

Emergency Management Officer Jody Hodge from the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (Alabama)

Why is Jody so awesome?

Yeah, we talked about preparedness, talked about disaster kits, talked about natural disasters…But to close the interview, he said “Aloha y’all!”

Reporting live from #IAEM16

@rusnivek

Some transitional or bridging phrases because you know… #PIO #PAO #ESF15

Posted on October 14, 2016 by rusnivek

Just watched a ton of interviews on TV. So, is “You know…” the new “Um….”

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C’mon peeps. We are all capable of doing better.

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For those that need a little help, reference your cue/quiet cards with transitional/bridging phrases.

“We need to focus in on…”
“Let me reiterate the main problem here is…”
“Another factor to consider is…”
“Oh, that reminds me…”

Remember, your audience doesn’t know…so help them, well, you know…

@rusnivek

Closing PIO & Social Media Session at the 63rd Annual Wayne County Fire School

Posted on September 24, 2016 by rusnivek

Presenting today at the 63rd Annual Wayne County Fire School (Ohio).

And yes, I get to crack the awesome social media jokes on THE Ohio State University campus.

Lots of Firefighters and Paramedics from all over.

Many familiar faces in the audience too!

Event organizers estimate over 100 attendees with numerous vendors on site including Metro LifeFlight, Cleveland Clinic, and MedFlight of Ohio. Helicopters!

Me? I’m just glad to participate.

Yep, that’s a suit.

Also, kudos to a fellow Firefighter WHFD FF Gary Klaus who was named this year’s Fire School Honorary Dean.

Intro music (GNR’s Paradise City) playing for the afternoon session. #excited.

PIO and Social Media skillz in 3…2…1…

@rusnivek

Busy September 2016 = National Preparedness Month #NatlPrep #PrepareAthon

Posted on September 1, 2016 by rusnivek

August was solid, but September is going to be huge because it’s NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!!!!!

First and second week, it’ll all be planning for a gigantic upcoming all-hazards PIO/PAO Conference.

Third week will be spent teaching ICS-300 for Ohio EMA to my friends in the SW part of Ohio. And then on Friday, attending the Ohio PIO Symposium.

Fourth week, I’ll be teaching at Washington DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management EOC. Upon return, then presenting at the Wayne County (Ohio) Fire Chief’s Conference on PIO/Social Media.

Fifth week, I’ll be presenting on PIO and cyber at the infrastructure at the statewide infrastructure protection conference in Region-7. Who knows, if I can do it, maybe some tactical training in Alliance too. #pewpew

And ALL month long, I’ll be participating in National Preparedness month activities that you can share with your constituents. If we can better prepare our peeps, we can increase our national level of community resilience.

Thanks to the www.ready.gov program, it is easier than ever to get involved and prepared.

Hope to see you engaging during this important month.

“Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

@rusnivek