Welcome to National Preparedness Month – my favorite month!
I’m so excited #Obv
Lots of great things are happening across the country. So many public safety pros are contributing and supporting their communities this year.
Trust me, across this great country, I’ve presented a bunch, shared some engaging ideas, and made lots of phone calls.
Excited to see everyone’s A-game on Preparedness. For more ideas, check out www.ready.gov
“Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”
August was solid, but September is going to be huge because it’s NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!!!!!
First and second week, it’ll all be planning for a gigantic upcoming all-hazards PIO/PAO Conference.
Third week will be spent teaching ICS-300 for Ohio EMA to my friends in the SW part of Ohio. And then on Friday, attending the Ohio PIO Symposium.
Fourth week, I’ll be teaching at Washington DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management EOC. Upon return, then presenting at the Wayne County (Ohio) Fire Chief’s Conference on PIO/Social Media.
Fifth week, I’ll be presenting on PIO and cyber at the infrastructure at the statewide infrastructure protection conference in Region-7. Who knows, if I can do it, maybe some tactical training in Alliance too. #pewpew
And ALL month long, I’ll be participating in National Preparedness month activities that you can share with your constituents. If we can better prepare our peeps, we can increase our national level of community resilience.
Thanks to the www.ready.gov program, it is easier than ever to get involved and prepared.
Hope to see you engaging during this important month.
“Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”
Tomorrow is the start of the 2016 National Preparedness Month. MY FAVORITE MONTH!
For those in public safety, this is an incredibly important month where we highlight preparedness efforts for all of our personnel and general public.
If you’ve sat in any of my classes before, you know that I am passionate about sharing the message of preparedness.
Lots of big plans including a special trip to Washington DC. Details to follow.
What the what?
Hi Craig-You know I double-checked my emergency preparedness kit. #NatlPrep #PrepareAthon
Everyone is participating. Everyone.
So I hope you join all of us in this national effort and participate because your friends and family look to you for good preparedness information.
“Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”
Early bird gets the worm right?
I’m going to need lotsa coffee today.
Greetings Starfighter! You have been recruited….
You know I want you on my team. Big stuff starting tomorrow!
#NatlPrep #PrepareAthon
This year’s Ohio PIO Symposium will be held on SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 at The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Auditorium
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking Opportunity
9:00 a.m. – Opening Remarks
2014 Ohio PIO Symposium (From L to R): Sur, Gonzalez, and Hysing.
2015 Ohio PIO Symposium (From L to R): Howson Staub, Sur, Bosso, and Pollack.
See you there #OhioPIO
SAVE THE DATE
I hear the Wayne County (Ohio) Fire Chiefs’ Conference has some solid speakers coming up.
Saturday September 24th, 2016 and Sunday September 25th, 2016.
See you there!
Last week, I had the chance to present in front of the leaders of South Carolina in Myrtle Beach at the 2016 South Carolina Business Disaster Recovery Symposium.
It was a packed house! (Photo credit: A. Hardin)
It is outstanding to see everyone, especially private industry building partnerships with governmental agencies. I talked a ton about the use of social media and communications.
Just me, standing on chairs dancing away.
Of course all the news media was there too…
WMBF News (NBC Affiliate)
PIO interview skills in 3…2…1…
“We must work in tandem with our partners in public safety…” (Photo credit: A. Hardin)
And the reporter?
Trust me, the WPDE (ABC affiliate) News reporter Liz Cooper was hilarious. (Photo credit: A. Hardin)
At this Symposium, not only were they talking about preparedness…
Gahhhh, I love preparedness! My favorite month is……. (Photo credit: A. Hardin)
…we talked a ton about response and RECOVERY!
Because it isn’t as sexy, the recovery phase in Emergency Management does not have the same visibility when compared to the Preparedness phase or the Response phase. So this symposium is a perfect opportunity to showcase some messaging and how communications needs to be an integral part of any government or private business during recovery.
And when the Horry County Office of Emergency Management deems your presentation “on fleek” – *swoon*
Mahalos Brooke!
Many thanks to the team at the City of Myrtle Beach. Special Alohas to EM Rockstar Allison and Senior Planner Diane for the invite.
Preaching the good word about Disaster Recovery in South Carolina!
Looking forward to next year!
Ahhhhh, the last day of 2015 National Preparedness Month – THAT MEANS TODAY IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS DAY!!!!
Oh Yeah – You did it!
I know many of you have shared your tips and preparedness efforts with countless others. I am confident that your shared knowledge will pay off as we better prepare our fellow Americans for any disaster or emergency.
Thanks to all of our active partners in public safety. From the Locals to State to Federal partners who have made this month so successful – thank you!
Thank you to my agencies who have allowed me to share my preparedness tips with you.
I only wonder what will 2016 preparedness bring? Hmmm. Here’s a hint…
…and a little of this…
…and definitely more of this.
Who’s excited? <SQUIRREL!>
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Whew-I am so glad that many of you have decided to participate in this month’s activities. Keep in mind that you have 11 more months to address your public in finding ways to be better prepared in a disaster. Planning for the 2016 National Preparedness Month will begin shortly.
As always, start your peeps off right by sending them here.
The last Tuesday in the 2015 National Preparedness Month!
Today, look to building new relationships.
Normally, we don’t look outside the realm of daily public safety. It’s easy to talk to Fire/EMS, Law Enforcement, or Public Works Professionals. However, new discussion needs to happen between individuals who can support our mission goals or some unmet needs.
Faith-based organizations are great groups to explore new activities to support your community. In varying degrees, faith-based organizations have the capabilities to support disaster response and recovery operations with food, shelter, and supportive measures. But again, the key is to open discussions BEFORE a disaster so you can evaluate their capability.
Additionally, talk to your local politicians…esp if they are an active part of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). These civic-minded individuals have most likely gone through additional preparedness training and can be a great resource for anyone.
Trust me, these are the kinds of people you want to be in close contact with before, during, or after an emergency/disaster.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Get to know some new local peeps!
Tuesday is here – so get prepared by clicking here.
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! It’s the last week of 2015 National Preparedness Month!
I hope you showcase your new preparedness actions this Wednesday September 30th on 2015 National Preparedness Day!
This morning, I double checked my dog’s (Kacy – my PreparednessPup) emergency preparedness kit. As you can see, I have partitioned her food in individual ziplock packages to make it easier for portion control during feeding time.
And you guessed it, there are at least 3 days of food.
Having her own pet preparedness kit and making her carry it on her own if/when we have to evacuate will be a huge help.
Pet preparedness!!!!!
Master, I demand a rawhide for this NTED preparedness photo session.
For more information, check out the full details here.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Don’t hesitate, be paw-sitively sure your pets are prepared.
Always be ready by clicking here!
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