As human beings, we all communicate differently.
No seriously, we do. However, if we can find a common language, we can better fulfill our SMART objective, implement our strategies, and of course utilize the right tactics.
Common language? Yes, we use legos to demonstrate this process.
Just one of the fun training tabletop exercises we run through during the Command and General Staff Training.
Additionally, I got to talk about preparedness efforts too.
Fun stuff…doh!
Secret project this morning with lots of smiles…
Lots of holiday cheer…
All for this…
Ohhh yeah, the #MannequinChallenge
Outstanding work to all Cleveland public safety forces!
Fire protection!
Buckets will always work. No tech failures here.
So is that concrete box considered a “standpipe”?
No matter where you are, safety first!
2016 World Series Game-7: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians.
Look, let’s keep it simple for the final game.
Let’s hope for a solid game from both teams – It’s been quite a series so may the best team win.
Indeed both teams are worthy of being crowned the 2016 World Series Champions.
Most importantly, I hope for all celebrations to remain calm and peaceful.
For the sake of all the public safety professionals working, celebrate responsibly.
And don’t forget to scream #GoTribe #Windians and #RallyTogether
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Reporting in from Cleveland…
Happy Halloween everyone!!!!
Here are a few tips to make sure your little trick-or-treaters are out safe:
1. Make sure everyone can easily see out of their costumes.
Costume safety!
Cuts and bruises are quick ways to ruin a fun Halloween night.
2. Consult your local jurisdictions (AHJ) on approved times for trick-or-treating.
Trick-or-Treat!
Never want to show up at someone’s house unexpectedly.
3. Make sure everyone has a flashlight or glow sticks.
See and be seen
While driving, it’s hard to see people at night so the more visible you can make everyone, the better.
4. There are chemicals inside those glow sticks – DO NOT let the kiddos chew on them.
Pop – ewwwwwww!
Whoa.
5. Most of all, have fun!
Elsa and Anna with Arendelle’s Royal Chefs
It’s great time to be out with your kids.
Have a safe trick-or-treating night!
Third and final day of the Ohio EMA ICS-300 course at Belmont College.
PhotoCredit: @BelmontCollege
Mid morning, we had lots of great discussion for formal demobilization plans as well priority release procedures.
Our class had some serious discussion on cost vs expectations on resources. If you’ve ever been deployed to a disaster, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Rounding out to the last module, almost test time!
After the class was over, I was able to score a visit to Belmont County 911 dispatch center for our class. So I invited the whole class to attend too!
Special thanks to Mr. Hudak for the tour and detailed explanation on normal operations in their Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) / 911 call center.
Our class then moved over to the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency where our class was given a formal tour of their Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
They just happen to be monitoring Hurricane Matthew – so that made it even better for all participants to see how this EOC can monitor any situation in real time. Thank you Belmont County EMA!
Positions ready…Executive Policy Room ready…ARES Comms center ready…fully operational…who could ask for anything more?!!?!? Even the bonus resources they have were great to see how they could support operations and paint a better picture to increase situational awareness / common operating picture (SA/COP).
Gah, I see this EOC being a great resource for many all hazards partners in public safety.
Great to showcase the efforts of local emergency management professionals and how they pair with Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA).
Special thanks to Glenn Trudo and Belmont College for being such gracious hosts for the OEMA ICS-300 class.
| 16-005: Inquiries during an emergency | |
| Agency: Irfan Khan and NBCLA | Topic(s): Twitter engagement & Crisis |
| Date: 09-30-16 | Platform: Twitter |
After several Public Information Table Top Exercises and Social Media Workshops, many attendees have experienced reporters who have purposely bypassed officials for information and have directly contacted affected parties involved.
Social media has shortened the timeline for any news reporters – basically cutting INTO the chase. This can be exemplified by NBCLA Reporter Daniella Guzman’s reply on Twitter to Irfan Khan’s tweet he posted during an active shooter situation on UCLA’s campus in June 2016.
As you can tell by Irfan’s Tweet, raw parental emotion to protect his child who was hiding in a bathroom (from the shooter) is palpable. But what can Public Information Officers (PIOs) do about this? Not much since this social media platform lends itself to fairly open dialog for any ongoing emerging situations. Now, you could say that if the parent has enough time to tweet, that he/she has the right mindset to respond to reporters. However, when faced with a dire situation and the possible loss or death of an immediately family member – most people do not respond well.
It is possible to deflect random victim/survivor inquiry attempts. PIOs could proactively monitor the common accounts or hashtags that emerge during the incident. In this situation, “#UCLA” was a common term that was used to associate tweets. Simply setting up a column in TweetDeck or HootSuite could provide another monitoring point for your Joint Information Center on redirecting inquiries. Once vetted, operations and tactics could use this information to increase Situational Awareness and Common Operating Picture (SA/COP).
For Irfan’s family, I am glad to report that Irfan’s daughter was found safe.
Three important tips to consider as soon as something kicks off:
On Twitter, your public safety presence is important because you can help proliferate good sources of information by redirecting to official trusted sources.
Time is short, so Tweet good stuff!
Presenting today at the 63rd Annual Wayne County Fire School (Ohio).
And yes, I get to crack the awesome social media jokes on THE Ohio State University campus.
Lots of Firefighters and Paramedics from all over.
Many familiar faces in the audience too!
Event organizers estimate over 100 attendees with numerous vendors on site including Metro LifeFlight, Cleveland Clinic, and MedFlight of Ohio. Helicopters!
Me? I’m just glad to participate.
Yep, that’s a suit.
Also, kudos to a fellow Firefighter WHFD FF Gary Klaus who was named this year’s Fire School Honorary Dean.
Intro music (GNR’s Paradise City) playing for the afternoon session. #excited.
PIO and Social Media skillz in 3…2…1…
Second and last day of our training at DC’s Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency.
Again, glad to have so many partners in public safety participating esp from the intelligence community.
Also excited to finally make it to NOAA/NWS Headquarters! Special thanks to my old friend and PIO extraordinaire Cindy.
Every single Emergency Management class is all about building relationships. No matter NIMS/ICS, EOC, Hazardous Weather, Intelligence, or Social Media – build your network of trusted partners in public safety.
Super glad to see so much participation during September: National Preparedness Month aka my favorite month! #NatlPrep
Slightly different Sunday view for me.
Great discussion with USSS today.
Great to see many local, state, and Federal partner agencies involved in safety/security for everyone in September – National Preparedness Month.
As you know, preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.
Where is @rusnivek? 