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#PlanAhead for better food options in your emergency preparedness kit #NatlPrep

Posted on September 8, 2017 by rusnivek

Accounting and preparing your food for three days per person seems easy, but you’ll have to do better nutrition planning than just cans of vienna sausage and cup-o-noodles.

Make sure you PlanAhead for your favorite #MRE in your emergency preparedness kit otherwise you will have an unsavory disaster. #NatlPrep

MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) is a great resource for your kit. Plan accordingly as you should find the right flavor that meets your needs. There are various flavors now including (vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, etc…)

IMHO, hot sauce/sriracha is still critically important.

Choose wisely and improve your chances during a disaster.

For more tips, check out http://www.ready.gov

#PlanAhead for your emergency food supply!

@rusnivek

A great additional flashlight for disasters #NatlPrep #PlanAhead

Posted on September 6, 2017 by rusnivek

Flashlights (not just flashlight) are key components of your preparedness kit. But there are soooooo many kinds of flashlights to choose from. Keep in mind that handheld ones are important, but headlamps are AWESOME!

Headlamps are GREAT flashlights too bec they allow hands-free operation when gathering things to safely evacuate #NatlPrep

Planning with items like this is a great way to bring light to a dark situation. Yes, pun intended. Hands free makes life easier…esp in a disaster.

When writing up your families’ preparedness plan, don’t forget to include flashlights and a rugged headlamp!

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Carabiners help keep your documents dry #NatlPrep

Posted on September 5, 2017 by rusnivek

People often ask me about my backpack and what I carry in there all the time. Many inquire about the large locking carabiner on the top grab handle.

Plan to include several carabiners that will allow you to hang your important items up and away from flood waters. #NatlPrep

I always keep my important documents (like copies of insurance cards, family communications plan, and out of state contacts) away from flood/wet areas. The carabiner allows me to hang my bag anywhere so my important documents never get wet.

My important documents are off the floor in the bathroom!

When putting together your kit, always include carabiners as they are multi-functional.

Another pro tip: Do NOT get a cheap carabiner, get sturdy rugged carabiners.

All month long, free preparedness tips for National Preparedness Month!

@rusnivek

I got a headache!!! In your preparedness kit, I need your… #NatlPrep

Posted on September 4, 2017 by rusnivek

Before you hear “I got a headache!!!!!” – everyone should have planned to keep extra medications in their emergency preparedness kit. And I know, you got the case of the MUNDAYS – so for sure we might have a few headaches.So make sure your planning includes extra medications for everyone in your family.

Make a medications list and plan to maintain an extra 3-5 days of your meds in your emergency preparedness kit. #NatlPrep

Never know when you might have to use some meds.

For more great preparedness tips, check out my friends at www.ready.gov

Be safe and PlanAhead!

@rusnivek

My favorite month…September #NatlPrep #2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by rusnivek

Awwwww yeah – National Preparedness Month starts today!

“Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”

Go ahead. Make an emergency plan today.

#NatlPrep #PlanAhead

@rusnivek

#CyberSecurity Conference in Lincoln for #NatlPrep #BadDayBag

Posted on September 29, 2016 by rusnivek

Got invited to speak in Lincoln at the 2016 State of Nebraska Annual Cyber Security Conference. Great to have so many sponsors promoting CyberSecurity

Incidentally, next month, October is National Cybersecurity Month.

Following the FBI is always a hard act to follow. Additionally, I was the after lunch speaker. Gish.

Don’t worry, I’ll try to be serious. And yes, I’m wearing a tie.

I’ll even play a few fun videos too.

And they said try not to stand on any tables and chairs during class. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED~!

Super fun time presenting to some new peeps including those who laughed at my new cat jokes. Special thanks to NIPC’s Leslie…

…and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s Assistant Director Bryan and all the staff for the invite.

Since it’s still September and still National Preparedness Month, don’t forget to have your #BadDayBag ready to go too.

BTW-people often ask what I do when I get stuck at an airport for 5+ hours.

Hope this helps answer any questions.

@rusnivek

#AlohaFriday for paperwork and meetings at OhioEMA

Posted on September 23, 2016 by rusnivek

On this #AlohaFriday – I report to the OEMA mother ship!

I had to take care of some TPSReports for ICS classes. Talked about upcoming October/November schedules with both SAAs on a few ICS-300 and ICS-400 about registration issues as well as my packed IMT class for FEMA’s USAR Ohio Task Force-1 (OH-TF-1).

I was fortunate to visit with good friends Jerry and Sima. Hilarious!

Lots of discussion on the RNC as well as National Preparedness Month.

And yes, all done with the Aloha Shirt on.

@rusnivek

2016 National Preparedness Month at HQ in Washington DC

Posted on September 21, 2016 by rusnivek

Can’t imagine a better place to be for 2016 National Preparedness Month…than in Washington DC!!!!!

Yep, spending time at HQ shoring a few things up with External Affairs.

Don’t worry, I wore a suit.

My afternoon was spent at the Pentagon.

Great to see old friends there.

Also proud to see Ready.Gov and FEMA External Affairs touting preparedness to peeps who work IN the Pentagon too.

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I am fortunate to spend time here with people who are passionate about preparedness.

@rusnivek

2016 Ohio #PIO Symposium today #OhioPIO

Posted on September 16, 2016 by rusnivek

2016 Ohio PIO Symposium today!

This year, a smaller NEOhio PIO contingent attending the conference in Columbus.

So it’s just James and I holding down the fort! (T-R-O-U-B-L-E)

But check out that #AlohaFriday wear!

Reporting live from Cbus…

@rusnivek

We have the ability to better prepare our peeps for disasters or emergencies #NatlPrep #PrepareAthon #SaferOhio

Posted on September 15, 2016 by rusnivek

“All I’m saying is that starting in Ohio and to the rest of the country, we have the ability to better prepare our peeps for disasters or emergencies.” – K. Sur

We all have outstanding communities in each of our 88 counties in Ohio. When they engage with numerous all-hazards public safety professionals, it becomes a whole community effort in preparedness. In essence, these are core programs that everyone can participate.