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Disaster communications – FEMA’s MCOVs and IRVs
When major disasters strike, many local communities lose the ability to communicate.
Whether hardline communications, cellular service, or data – communications is the life blood of any public safety initiative.
So vehicles like FEMA’s MCOVs and IRVs provide a great service re-establishing disaster communications for areas who have nothing.
MCOV: Mobile Communications Office Vehicle
IRV: Incident Response Vehicle
Several vehicles like this are currently deployed out supporting various missions now.
Fun fact, did you know these types of vehicles are
Everything about disaster response isn’t easy. I continue to share that logistics make the world go round.
SundayFunday right?
SundayFunday right?
Ambo 93, Ambo 42, and Truck-3 were obv out.
Views from the pad on Sunday.
@rusnivek
5 easy tips for a safe 2016 Halloween night #TrickOrTreat #boo
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!
Just checked my kit and… #WinterStorm
Just checked my vehicle preparedness kit and I found this…
Dammit.
Double check your vehicle preparedness kits.#WinterStorm #Snowzilla2016
Frozen water in my vehicle preparedness kit? #Prepared2015
I double checked my vehicle preparedness kit today and I found this…
Because of the bitterly cold temps here in Ohio, some of my 3-day emergency supply of water froze.
So do me a favor, take a quick look at your kits and see if everything is still operational. If water is frozen, replace it. If flashlights are dead, replace the batteries.
Preparedness is an easy ongoing effort by everyone. Double check your vehicle preparedness kits today!
Your vehicle preparedness kits and maintenance before winter hits #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
It’s Sunday in the fifth and final week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
SundayFunday in the hizzouse!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#28: Your vehicle preparedness kits and maintenance before winter hits #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
Winter is just around the corner and many Meteorologists are predicting a brutal winter.
Check or have a mechanic check the following items on your car:
- Antifreeze levels – ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.
- Battery and ignition system – should be in top condition and battery terminals should be clean.
- Brakes – check for wear and fluid levels.
- Exhaust system – check for leaks and crimped pipes and repair or replace as necessary. Carbon monoxide is deadly and usually gives no warning.
- Fuel and air filters – replace and keep water out of the system by using additives and maintaining a full tank of gas. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.
- Heater and defroster – ensure they work properly.
- Lights and flashing hazard lights – check for serviceability.
- Oil – check for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
- Thermostat – ensure it works properly.
- Windshield wiper equipment – repair any problems and maintain proper washer fluid level.
- Install good winter tires – Make sure the tires have adequate tread. All-weather radials are usually adequate for most winter conditions. However, some jurisdictions require that to drive on their roads, vehicles must be equipped with chains or snow tires with studs.
Double check your emergency preparedness kit in all your vehicles with:
- a shovel
- windshield scraper and small broom
- flashlight
- battery-powered radio
- extra batteries
- water
- snack food
- matches
- extra hats, socks and mittens
- first aid kit with pocket knife
- necessary medications
- blanket(s)
- tow chain or rope
- road salt and sand
- booster cables
- emergency flares
- fluorescent distress flag
Hope these tips help you prepare for your winter driving.
Don’t wait for the snow to hit first, be prepared.
Safe travels everyone!
Statewide tornado siren test today at 0950. Find out what to do here #OHWX
It’s 2014 National Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 2nd through March 8th.
Today, the state of Ohio will be testing all emergency alert sirens at 9:50 a.m.
***Do not be alarmed, it is only a test.***
It would also be a good time to practice your emergency procedures if a tornado siren/warning goes off.
Do you know the differences between a Tornado Watch vs a Tornado Warning?
Tornado Watch: Issued by the NWS when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Be prepared to move to a safe place if weather conditions worsen. Stay tuned to weather updates.
Tornado Warning: Issued by the NWS when a tornado is imminent or occurring. A warning may be issued when a tornado is indicated by Doppler radar or sighted by trained spotters. Seek safe shelter immediately.
- If a tornado has been spotted, seek shelter immediately. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, do not stop to take pictures or shoot video. Continue to listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or local media newscasts for up-to-date weather and emergency information.
- NEVER touch downed power lines or objects in contact with downed power lines and report electrical hazards to the utility company.
- Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
- Be careful of debris such as damaged structures, exposed nails and broken glass.
Stay safe out there peeps!
@rusnivek
Do not break the law while driving in severe weather #OHWX
It’s 2014 National Severe Weather Awareness Week from March 2nd through March 8th.
Driving during severe weather? It doesn’t matter whether day or night – Do you have your headlights on?
Ohio Revised Code 4513.03 Time for lighted lights on motor vehicles.
(A) Every vehicle, other than a motorized bicycle, operated upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lights and illuminating devices as required by sections 4513.04 to 4513.37 of the Revised Code during all of the following times:
(1) The time from sunset to sunrise;
(2) At any other time when, due to insufficient natural light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons, vehicles, and substantial objects on the highway are not discernible at a distance of one thousand feet ahead;
(3) At any time when the windshield wipers of the vehicle are in use because of precipitation on the windshield.
Remember, during severe weather, drive slowly peeps!
@rusnivek
No matter how much your pets beg… #Preparedness2014
No matter how much they beg, minimize the amount of time your pets spend outside in severe winter weather #OHWX #Preparedness2014
@rusnivek
