Its dangerous working with prop aircraft use #NatlPrep

It’s dangerous working with propeller aircraft use #NatlPrep

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No joke-do not walk into the props!

Safety is always the first priority when doing air operations of any kind.

The general public should take the time to watch the news and find out the areas that have active air operations. Stay clear of those areas.

Also probably a good time to remind you about these things.

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Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.

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@rusnivek

Starting 2015 National Preparedness Month, here’s @CraigatFEMA on @ReadyGov @PrepareAthon for #NatlPrep

Starting 2015 National Preparedness Month, here’s FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Ready.Gov and PrepareAthon for #NatlPrep

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Don’t wait. Communicate: Make your emergency plan today.

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@rusnivek

Packed September for 3 different regions with #NatlPrep

August was quite the month of new stuff, and in true form, September will be just as exciting.

I am sure know that September is my most favorite month right? September is National Preparedness month where I’ll be featuring a whole bunch of different preparedness plans and you can participate and better prepare you and your family for disasters or emergencies. All of it…totally free!

But for the rest of the month, here’s the plan:

First week: I’ll be presenting at the Nebraska Infrastructure Protection Conference on Social Media intelligence and disasters. On day-2 of the conference, I’ll be giving the my national keynote presentation: Task Force Deployment to St. Bernard Parish Louisiana – Lower 9th Ward. Region-7 boom!

Second week: I’ll be presenting at the State of Kentucky Governor’s Emergency Management Workshop rolling out the brand new G-270.4 Recovery from Disaster course. Two days of critical recovery classes in Region-4…with me!

Third week: I’ll be in Columbus doing some Mass Fatality TtT classes with Ohio EMA and then delivering another Social Media course to Franklin County EMA. Back in Region-5.

Fourth week: We have the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s PIO Symposium (Friday September 25th, 2015) in Columbus.

And the Fifth week: I just might have some time to do some paperwork. Sigh.

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This will be a tough first few weeks, but looking forward to the various regions.

And remember: Make your emergency plan today.

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@rusnivek

#NatlPrep Month – Don’t Wait. Communicate. #PrepareAthon

I know it’s only July, but National Preparedness Month is right around the corner.

FEMA’s Ready.Gov just announced the 2015 theme: Don’t Wait. Communicate: Make an emergency plan today.

Groovy huh?

Here’s the logo to use.

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Weekly themes will be done according to these identified topics:

  • Week 1:  September 1-5th            Flood
  • Week 2:  September 6-12th          Wildfire
  • Week 3:  September 13-19th        Hurricane
  • Week 4:  September 14-26th        Power Outage
  • Week 5:  September 27-30th        Lead up to National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30, 2015

I’m looking forward to hearing your plans on how you intend to share preparedness efforts this year.

Are you Ready?

@rusnivek

TweetChat this Thursday from 1400-1500 EST! #PrepareAthon

Looks like MaryJo and I will be leading the charge this Thursday with FEMA’s @PrepareAthon and @ReadyGov on their preparedness efforts.

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@ReadyGov Join the #PrepareAthon Twitter chat on Thursday, February, 26th at 2:00 PM EST and learn “What is PrepareAthon! and How to Participate!” This chat will be led by two preparedness champions: Mary Jo Flynn, @maryjofly and Kevin Sur, @rusnivek who will facilitate a discussion about how communities can use tips and tools to get involved in America’s PrepareAthon! activities.

 

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Frozen water in my vehicle preparedness kit? #Prepared2015

I double checked my vehicle preparedness kit today and I found this…

 

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Because of the bitterly cold temps here in Ohio, some of my 3-day emergency supply of water froze.

So do me a favor, take a quick look at your kits and see if everything is still operational. If water is frozen, replace it. If flashlights are dead, replace the batteries.

Preparedness is an easy ongoing effort by everyone. Double check your vehicle preparedness kits today!

@rusnivek

Question for the White House Office of Public Engagement #PrepareAthon

See, it was a good question!

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Paulette Aniskoff (@PAniskoff44), Director of the Office of Public Engagement, The White House.

Well, it’s not often I get to correspond with my White House peeps.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nMXu2GriQ0

@rusnivek