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Presenting some social media magic here in Ashtabula

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Did someone say “social media magic”? Heck yeah…and it’s right here in Ashtabula: the use of social media during disasters!

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Making sure we cover the entire state, we hit Columbus yesterday and today, we are setup in the farthest NE corner of Ohio, Ashtabula County.

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We are fortunate to have State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) PIO Tamara McBride (from Columbus) peek into the class and say hi to everyone.

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Leveraging our current technologies during non-emergency times will help concrete our actions and increase our communications during disasters.

Looking forward to seeing some great progress and interaction in social media.

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Additionally, it’s so nice to see old friends and colleagues from my past. Truly outstanding.

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No matter wearing my flight helmet, my hospital shirt, my fire helmet, whatever….I’m just glad to see great friends again.

@rusnivek

August is all about Region V

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After a quick visit to the White House in July, I realized that August will also be a busy month.

Akron, Columbus, Wauseon, Wisconsin, then back to Columbus and then to Geneva.

So yes, all month I will be in FEMA Region-V.

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If all goes well, September will include several trips to Region-III, but I’ll keep you posted.

Keep your head down peeps.

@rusnivek

Doing good PIO deeds this morning at NBC24 WNWO

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Doing good PIO deeds this morning here at NBC24 (WNWO) in Toledo.

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It’s really amazing to see how much a smaller news station can accomplish especially with the right people and the right technology.

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Special thanks to Angi Gonzalez (@AnchorAngi) and staff at NBC24 WNWO.

Still in Region-V baby!

@rusnivek

 

 

 

 

Social Media Mojo in Miami County today #TRexArms

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Breaking down the social media mojo this morning in Miami County, Ohio in FEMA Region-V baby!

Lots of great questions so far…

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…also a few questions about my T-Rex arms too.

After class, I’m looking forward to my detail at Tipp City Fire today.

@rusnivek

No lie…it’s July!

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July is here!

I’ve been detailed to several functions this month as well as a few classes.

Most of the month will be spent in the home state Ohio! Don’t worry. Still showing the love for FEMA Region-V.

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I am hoping for a quick deployment to Region 4 again, but I’ll keep you posted.

I’ve also taken a new position as well (more on that to come later).

Well, I can’t believe we are already into the second half of 2014 already.

Be safe everyone!

@rusnivek

In the EOC…and a gigantic sinkhole

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Seriously, a pretty perfect morning here at the Emergency Operations Center.

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Oh, and they have a gigantic sinkhole here which sounds pretty bad. EMA Director Keck will be briefing us this AM.

Sounds like the news has already caught wind of it and OEMA has briefed on the situation this AM.

@rusnivek