Since we are talking about winter preparedness today, I am reminded about this meme created in 2015.
Yes, I said meme. It looks like a screen grab from a national news station, but it has been doctored up a bit. Obviously.
While I cannot support all the bullet points, I can tell you that first bullet point definitely on my list.
BTW-it’s Hoard water, SPAM, and bacon.
Long live the Oxford comma!
I was cleaning out a few older files from my cabinet and I came across an old gem from (now retired) Lt. Chris Goldsworth and his love for his water can.
This short video from Bellerose Terrace in New York exemplifies the effectiveness of a water can.
Aside from the 1 3/4, think about the lonely water can which sits poised to do some work.
“Never underestimate the power of your water can.” – Lt. Chris Goldsworth
Stay safe!
Today I’ll be supporting fellow PIOs for Cleveland Water as they host open forum meetings with the community.
You can check out my periscope broadcast here.
Or, you can check out the Cleveland Water FPV FacebookLive camera here.
At the end, I’ll be doing some social media live broadcast stuff as well as some fun interview work with other PIOs and Commissioner.
BTW-2016 World Series game-3 is tonight in Chicago.
As always #GoTribe #RallyTogether
Just checked my vehicle preparedness kit and I found this…
Dammit.
Double check your vehicle preparedness kits.#WinterStorm #Snowzilla2016
Did you thaw your turkey in warm water? If you did, this will happen.
Who did this?!?!!
I know.
Every time. Every. Single. Time.
I don’t get it. We preach the #TADD safety message so many times. But yet, it always happens every time we have a heavy rain.
No kidding Sherlock.
C’mon! What else do we have to say to get people to listen!?!?!?!
Remember: It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. #TADD
Kudos to WEWS News Channel-5 in highlighting the dangers of flooded roadways.
Just say it with me, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
Again.
“Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
Again.
“Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD”
More tips on flooding can be found here at Ready.gov
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!
So I guess this means this hydrant is out of service (OOS)?
Good grief.
@rusnviek
It is Tuesday and the final day of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
National Preparedness Day!!!!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#30: Flat Stanley & Flat Stella stopped by the fire station to check out our emergency preparedness kits. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
In honor of National Preparedness Day, we had two special visitors at our fire station. Flat Stanley and Flat Stella stopped by for a quick visit and tour.
They wanted to see if all Firefighters and Paramedics were participating and prepared as part of September’s 2014 National Preparedness Month which was held all month long.
Both Flat Stanley and Flat Stella checked our Emergency Preparedness Kit in Ladder-11.
Flat Stanley asked if we had enough water ready…
Of course we do!
Flat Stella asked to see our emergency contact list as well as my new smoke detector.
As you can see, our emergency contact information is contained in the Vial of Life Program. And smoke detectors are always free from the fire department.
Flat Stanley made sure these were fresh fire extinguishers and they were ready to go.
Both had an awesome chance to take a ride in BFD Ladder-11.
Special thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready.Gov program.
Also thanks to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA’s Ready.Gov, Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), and the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency.
What a month! I’m proud of everyone who participated in National Preparedness Month and extremely happy that everyone is more prepared for any emergency or disaster.
Where is @rusnivek? 