Here’s my first observation with SnapChat’s #Spectacles
They are big. Here’s a comparison from my Spectacles vs an ordinary pair of Oakley Holbrook sunglasses.
Vs
Obv featuring an Engine and a Squad.
Yeah yeah, I know they are now called Snap, but I believe if you reference “Snap” this is what most everyone thinks.
More tomorrow peeps.
Long work day but now for some Public Information Officer (PIO) stuff.
Today’s hot topic: ongoing media relation, reporter problems, how to say no, replies that are short and blunt, and the proverbial discussion of “how can we get everyone to play nice in the sandbox!”
PIO A-Team unite!
Finally reviewing some of the recap video from the PIO Conference in January.
Erica Creech
Great time with over 100 seasoned Public Information Officers (PIOs)…
Jennifer Ciaccia
…from multiple states including from all over Ohio.
Kevin Sur
Saturday night fun stuff.
Say hello to the newest PIOs from Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia!
Congrats peeps!
Now use your communications skillz for good!
(Yep, that is most definitely a “Z”)
Leading off another Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) G-0291: Joint Information System / Joint Information Center Planning for Tribal, State, and Local PIOs.
We have a few new additions to our class – who hail from across Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Glad to have so many pros with us in class…esp for #AlohaFriday – yeah baby!
PC: J. Beckett
Always an Aloha shirt on Fridays.
Lots of group work and discussion as everyone contributes information to better their communities.
It is helpful because our participants have diverse backgrounds.
Almost all Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) were represented.
This allowed us to have an in-depth discussion and think outside the box to solve various in class table top exercises.
Instructors we able to facilitate discussion among groups providing the opportunity to enhance their response with immediate communication strategies and tactics for emergency notification.
Also lots of discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of the JIC vs the JIS.
Additionally, the class wanted to see a few pictures from our Joint Information Center (JIC) during the 2016 RNC (2016 Republican National Convention).
We obliged and showed a few pictures.
Glad to have the chance to present before the PIOs from Athens County and beyond.
Special thanks to Dan in coordinating this training with Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Proud to have so many different agencies represented.
Looking forward to working with each of these PIOs in a JIC!
Day-2 of FEMA / Ohio EMA Basic Public Information Officer course.
Many of our participants wanted to know what is was like to implement a media pool for an international audience so we obliged by showcasing the May 2013 landmark case of the Cleveland Survivors’ Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight.
After discussing interview tips, we reviewed all media interviews. Everyone got a chance to openly review their newly acquired PIO interview skills.
PC: E. Creech
Sharp PIOs providing some sharp witty responses to the fictitious disaster.
Great discussion on redirection…
…and phrasing…
…and transitional phrasing or bridging…
…and reversing a negative…
…and of course the “no comment” conundrum.
All these in class activities help better our PIO on camera TV interviewing skills.
Meanwhile, a few participants tried to manually control the interview by holding my mic hostage.
Fun times.
Looking forward to our G291: Joint Information System / Joint Information Center class tomorrow on #AlohaFriday.
Kicking off another solid FEMA / Ohio EMA Basic Public Information Officer’s course.
We have participants from across the state of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia!
So Region-5 and Region-3 are well represented.
Proud to have a diverse class this week in Athens County, Ohio.
Lots of class engagement with several opening activities assessing preparedness levels as well as gaps in PIO responses.
Addressing difficult situations (aka anticipating media questions) with PIOs or agency heads before they happen is a critical skill that every PIO should master.
Deep discussion on how all-hazards PIOs could support various operations with public safety. Also dissecting how Strategic Communications play a crucial role in planning.
#StratComms4Lyfe
On camera mock media interviews in the afternoon with focus on answering questions, talking points, redirects, and of course preparedness. Great time to hone the skills of every PIO and agency head.
Show and tell on preparedness kits and PIO go readiness kits.
PC: E. Creech
Including my famous “PIO stick”
PC: J. Beckett
Looking forward to day-2!
January was fast paced but February 2017 is going to be lots more hustle too!
In the first week, its another great Basic Public Information Officer’s course and Joint Information Center course at Wayne Township Fire. Love me some Region-5 baby!
Second week, I’ll be leading the Incident Management Team Logistics Section Chief Course in Dayton – the home of Ohio Urban Search and Rescue Task Force-1 (OH-TF-01). Teaching FEMA EMI courses are super fun. Week long Logistics is AWESOME!
Third week, we will be back in Athens, Ohio bringing our Basic Public Information Officer’s course (G-290) and Joint Information Center course (G-291) with one of my favorite instructors Erica aka Mama PIO in Region-5 again!
Fourth week, I head back to Centennial to debut a brand new course for FEMA/NDPTC on social media. Looking forward to seeing my Colorado peeps again at the state Emergency Operations Center. Region 8 in the hizzouse!
Busy February! Hope to see you my classes!
Solid Thursday talking about Joint Information Centers (JICs) and Joint Information Systems (JISs).
Additionally, seeing how our Federal partners build into local and state response is key to showcase how everyone works together.
It is imperative that we continue to push the efforts of our all-hazards partners in public safety to ensure our community ability to return to normal after any disaster.
Later this afternoon, we’ll dive into some social media tech stuff including a bit on intelligence. Hope to share the power of social media with my new peeps.
PC Credit: Nina
Also, I hope they now use their social media powers for good!
Breaking down more Public Information Officer stuff today at Wayne Township Fire!
PC: Mike Pruitt
And yes, I already brought out the PIO stick!
PC: Ivette Olave
Reporting live from the front of the class…
Where is @rusnivek? 