It’s still not too late – 2017 National Public Safety Telecommunicator week!
***Sunday April 9th through Saturday April 15th***
Pictured below is still my favorite dispatch picture that depicts how hard their job truly is.
If you have ever sat in a dispatch center for any amount of time, you know how difficult their job really is.
Thank your dispatchers today!
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.
Dear general public: Stop being mean to the National Weather Service, State/Local government public safety, and news reporters.
When “breaking news” occurs pertaining to safety, please adhere to the warnings put forth by the official sources.
Again, stop being mean!
Most reporters are generally nice and they want to report the facts.
For your protection, heed all safety warnings from official sources.
Even in light traffic, do you know what to do?
PULL RIGHT FOR LIGHTS!
That’s right – go right!
Be safe and help out your local public safety providers as they head out to do good stuff.
Since it’s quiet in the office today, I’ve been assessing a few new kid preparedness and teaching tools.
Do you think Melissa has one on “Hurricane Warning” too?
Teach your kids about being safe and heeding all warnings from your local National Weather Service (NWS) office, Emergency Management officials, and public safety professionals.
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!
Stuck inside this New Years? Working?
Maybe this will brighten your shift a little.
Continue keeping your public safe and thank you for your dedication to your community.
Since we are talking about winter preparedness today, I am reminded about this meme created in 2015.
Yes, I said meme. It looks like a screen grab from a national news station, but it has been doctored up a bit. Obviously.
While I cannot support all the bullet points, I can tell you that first bullet point definitely on my list.
BTW-it’s Hoard water, SPAM, and bacon.
Long live the Oxford comma!
I was cleaning out a few older files from my cabinet and I came across an old gem from (now retired) Lt. Chris Goldsworth and his love for his water can.
This short video from Bellerose Terrace in New York exemplifies the effectiveness of a water can.
Aside from the 1 3/4, think about the lonely water can which sits poised to do some work.
“Never underestimate the power of your water can.” – Lt. Chris Goldsworth
Stay safe!
Doing some PIO camera work today. Don’t be nervous!
Even for the most experienced professional, on camera interviews are challenging, but the more you do them, the easier it gets. Additionally, we were fortunate to have several participants with past media (TV and newspaper) experiences to share with the class too.
Social media? You bet! We talked a ton about SnapChat too.
Also had some fun with FacebookLive.
On the spot interviews showcasing the new Quint.
Great class!
Where is @rusnivek? 