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From the EOC at Wayne County EMA

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Breaking it down for the folks in Wayne County today.

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Showing much alohas to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.

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All the fun stuff during class…cause that’s how I roll.

Reporting live from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)….

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@rusnivek

Teaching at Ohio EMA and a bonus #selfie with Executive Director Nancy Dragani in the EOC

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Hold the phone…..OMG!

Best #selfie ever w/ @Ohio_EMA Executive Director Nancy Dragani.

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Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) constantly embraces new technologies like social media to spread preparedness efforts and update timely information for everyone. Social media is just one piece of the puzzle that OEMA uses to extend and promote their outreach efforts with various public safety partners and enhance engagement from various constituents and stakeholders in every community.

Peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: "Say Aloooooooooha!"

Hey peeps in the EOC, check out the power of social media: “Say Aloooooooooha!”

Getting all the safety messages in a timely manner is the hallmark for success during any emergency or disaster.

Special thanks to my friends at OEMA and Executive Director Nancy Dragani!

@rusnivek

Training with the Department of Emergency Management in Florida

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Got a chance to meet and talk serious DHS/FEMA Emergency Management training today with the State of Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon and Osceola County Emergency Management Director Richard Collins.

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Just happy to spend a quick week in central Florida region.

Additionally, the central Florida region emergency management professionals are doing a solid job working together with their approach in all-hazards prevention, response, and recovery.

@rusnivek

My notes from the webinar today #PrepPartners

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I had an hour this afternoon to listen/participate in a Webinar.

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What did I learn?

  • Physical equipment/barriers are great attention-getters for attendees.
  • Teach your participants to use simple objects to enact the most change (use during evacuation).
  • “See Something, Say Something” or “See Something, Do Something”.
  • Once temperatures reach certain thresholds, offer free cup water to anyone at any concession stand.
  • Buy-in from various All-Hazard agencies is key to working together. Even more important, having them attend your in-person briefings.
  • During a disaster: Safety agencies meeting for the first time = not so good.
  • During a disaster: Radio/phone to Radio/phone = OK.
  • During a disaster: Working together Face-to-face in the EOC = priceless.
  • Despite funny looking, Water Monsters (ie cooling stations) are VERY important.
  • At least 4 redundant radio communications needed for large scale pre-planned events. Amateur Radio is 5th line backup for regional comms.
  • No tailgaiting drinking at OSU games…I guess that’s why Browns fans don’t often attend OSU games early.
  • The timing of exercises is key and public perception and should always be considered.

Use the tips above to keep you and your peeps safe.

Special thanks to Columbus Public Health and Ohio State University for hosting.

@rusnivek