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New social media class yesterday
NDPTC Class went pretty well yesterday.
Great leadership at Illinois State University’s Emergency Management program.
Glad to have solid instructors with me.
Good meme discussion…
…and great participation from so many public safety professionals.
Just glad to be part of something big.
Reporting live from ISU’s campus in central Illinois…
Newest social media courses to Illinois State University
I had a great day bringing the newest FEMA/NDPTC Social Media course to Illinois State University yesterday.
Photo cred: ISU Bird Watch (@ISUBirdWatch)
Can’t wait to pop another great course today.
Reporting live from the Illinois State University campus…
Teaching at Illinois State University this week
My 2 favorite quotes from last night’s #SOTU 2016
My two favorite quotes from last night’s State of the Union:
“The United States of America is the most powerful nation on Earth. Period. It’s not even close. It’s not even close. It’s not even close. It’s not even close.”
and
“That’s the America I know. That’s the country we love. Clear-eyed. Big-hearted. Undaunted by challenge.”
#Merica
Just like William Shatner #DFT2015
I must be cool if I’m in the same pool as William Shatner.
“Eat, Fry, Love.” – State Farm Insurance
OK, he’s got some good tips.
wait…Wait…WAIT!!!!!! James T. Kirk…..Kevin T. Sur…..I now see the similarities!
Retrofitted military aircraft to support wildfire operations
One of my friends in California just emailed me this picture.
National Guard members have retrofitted various aircraft including this C-130 with alternate equipment for wildfire operations.
I am really impressed with how local, state, Federal, and military assets are working together to control the wildfires. All-Hazards indeed!
Nice work everyone!
Today is National Preparedness Day! #NatlPrep
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.
Building new relationships on a Tuesday #NatlPrep
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.
Teaching the brand new DHS/FEMA Basic Public Information Officer Course
Awwww yeah! This past week, I got a chance to teach part of the brand new DHS/FEMA G0290: Basic Public Information Officer Course!
Formerly known as G-290 course, this is the new FEMA Basic Public Information Officer course taught across the country for all public safety and emergency management professionals.
Thanks again to the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency and KESC for allowing me the opportunity. Also, special thanks to the ever fashionable Mike from NIOA.
Shakas because we are reporting live from Kentucky…
Where is @rusnivek? 