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Never turn on or use this indoors #NatlPrep

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rusnivek

2015 National Preparedness Month – and yes, it’s still a week worth of good power safety tips!

Never use a generator, gasoline-powered equipment and tools, grill, camp stove, or charcoal burning device inside or in any partially enclosed area, including a basement or garage.

Easy right? Use OUTSIDE!

Big or small…

…don’t forget to get your generator serviced regularly.

Or else this could happen.

Be careful!

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

Knowledge is power…so share your power safety tips with everyone.

Be Ready by starting here!

@rusnivek

Hurricane: Watch vs Warning #NatlPrep #Hurricane

Posted on September 16, 2015 by rusnivek

For hurricanes, do you know the difference between Watch vs Warning?

and

Simple huh?

For more information, check out FEMA’s Ready.Gov program.

And be prepared for the next hurricane!

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

Awwww yeah, I’m talking about hurricanes on a Windsday.

@rusnivek

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

Posted on September 1, 2015 by rusnivek

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

CraigAtFEMA-PrepareAthon (http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/105555)

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

@rusnivek

Packed September for 3 different regions with #NatlPrep

Posted on August 31, 2015 by rusnivek

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.

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

And remember: Make your emergency plan today.

@rusnivek

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

Posted on July 23, 2015 by rusnivek

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.

Weekly themes will be done according to these identified topics:

Week 1: September 1-5^th Flood
Week 2: September 6-12^th Wildfire
Week 3: September 13-19^th Hurricane
Week 4: September 14-26^th Power Outage
Week 5: September 27-30^th 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

National Call to Action Day! Thanks to @PrepareAthon @ReadyGov

Posted on April 30, 2015 by rusnivek

Take a few minutes to commit to being ready for disasters that may threaten your community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region V office in Chicago, Ill., is encouraging everyone to take part in America’s PrepareAthon! National Day of Action on April 30 and consider doing at least one activity to improve your resilience to potential disasters.

“Spring in the Midwest can bring a heightened risk for severe weather, so it’s even more critical for people to get ready now,” said FEMA Region V Administrator Andrew Velasquez III. “Be proactive, and engage your family, friends and neighbors in one of the many simple ways to prepare for emergencies.”

Sign up for local alerts and warnings and check for access to wireless emergency alerts. Visit your city and/or county website to find out if they offer emergency alert notifications through their own systems. You should also ensure your cell phone is enabled to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to warn you of extreme weather and other emergencies in your area. And always heed the weather warnings from your local National Weather Service Office (NWS).

Download the free FEMA app to get and stay prepared: Access disaster safety tips, an emergency kit list, emergency meeting location information, and a map with open shelters. Text ANDROID or APPLE to 43362 (4FEMA) and receive a link for download.

Follow preparedness agencies on Twitter like @FEMA @FEMARegion5 @Ohio_EMA @rusnivek @ReadyGov @PrepareAthon @CraigatFEMA for quick information and regularly posted preparedness tips.

Develop and test emergency communications plans. Visit www.Ready.gov/plan-for-your-risks for tips on how to ensure your plan is as comprehensive as possible.

Assemble or update emergency supplies. Include drinking water, a first-aid kit, canned food, a radio, flashlight and blankets. Visit www.Ready.gov/build-a-kit for a disaster supply checklist. Don’t forget to store additional supply kits in your car and at the office too.

Collect and safeguard critical documents. Keep copies in your home and store originals in a secure place outside the home, such as a bank safe deposit box.

These easy preparedness steps takes seconds to complete.

Be a part of the 2015 National Call to Action and be prepared for any disaster or emergency.

@rusnivek

Facilitating PrepareAthon’s TweetChat

Posted on February 27, 2015 by rusnivek

Just honored to be a part of the national preparedness efforts partnering with PrepareAthon, ReadyGov, and FEMA.

@rusnivek

TweetChat this Thursday from 1400-1500 EST! #PrepareAthon

Posted on February 24, 2015 by rusnivek

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

@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.

@rusnivek