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Live spot with News13 in Cudjoe Key for #Hurricane #Irma Response & Recover #Miami #Tallahassee #Orlando #Tampa
Got a chance to do a live spot with News13 out of Orlando in Cudjoe Key, Florida.
Inside, it’s a whole different view.
As you know, Cat-4 Hurricane Irma made eye wall landfall here with incredible high winds and storm surge leaving heavy devastation throughout this neighborhood.
Lots to see and do esp w/ their field producing and staff onsite. I counted at least 7 cameras for their 6p live shot.
They even had a jib camera.
People will stare including our staff and state director.
Lots of steadycam shots leading into the first interview with former State of Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon.
Next live segment was with our Division Supervisor (DIV/SUP) who happens to be an Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) member.
Solid questions on response efforts and good inquiries for ongoing operations for recovery phase.
Great interactions and questions from the anchors.
Lots to discuss in response as well as recovery.
As you know, the recovery phase is the hardest part of a disaster.
Glad to be partnering with news agencies who get the story right. The Anchors and producer was super nice…so of course I had to take a selfie w/ them. Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeze!
Making sure we represent FEMA – particularly Branch V Division Alpha.
Reporting live on News13 from Cudjoe Key, Florida…
@rusnivek
NHC update on #Hurricane #Irma 09-04-17 at 0500
Despite the plethora of bad information being spread around, here’s the official track of Hurricane Irma.
Information from NHC and is current as of 09-04-17 at 0500.
Please plan accordingly.
Public Works (ESF-3) part of the response phase #Hurricane #Harvey #Port #Arkansas #Texas #Disaster
I talk about it all the time in class – Emergency Support Function-3 (ESF-3) is an important part of our RESPONSE effort in a disaster.
Why do I talk about this all the time? Public works isn’t considered the traditional Fire or EMS or Law Enforcement….but when faced with this….
Photo credit: Gabe Hernandez (@callergabe) from Hurricane Harvey in Port Arkansas, TX – 08-26-17
Public Works’ efforts with so many various resources allow all public safety to get to affected areas.
Photo credit: Gabe Hernandez (@callergabe) from Hurricane Harvey in Port Arkansas, TX – 08-26-17
Often times, people believe public works is only for recovery and clean up. That is not true. As you can see, we clearly need them during the response phase – just to get to affected areas.
Photo credit: Gabe Hernandez (@callergabe) from Hurricane Harvey in Port Arkansas, TX – 08-26-17
Get to know your public works professionals now. They are an invaluable resource for the response phase.
What you need to know about this Monday’s Solar Eclipse
Are you checking out the solar eclipse?
Here’s another great quick video with numerous tips on safety for viewing the upcoming solar eclipse with one of my favorite NWS-Sacramento Meteorologist Brooke Bingaman.
Keep it safe while viewing the solar eclipse!
Weather looking a bit funky
The weather is about to get NAST!
I better turn on my NOAA National Weather Service Radio…
Rain drops are falling on my head…
I’m no meteorologist, but I think this is a bad sign when clouds look like this. #fugly
Tune into your local National Weather Service (NWS) Office for more details about weather in your specific area.
There are 122 of them. All staffed 24/7.
They provide info. For free.
Reporting live and running inside now…
Terrific to terrible weather in less than 24-hours
It’s still 2017 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
Despite the spectacular summer weather we are experiencing today in March, it is likely that conditions can rapidly change.
While we see this today…
…we might see this kind of weather in the next 24-hours.
While not fashionable, they provide some refuge and partial coverage in case I or my fellow PIOs get caught in some severe weather incident – we are somewhat protected.
And yes, having more than one is advisable as you likely have other family, friends, and/or people that might get wet too.
For more info on how you could better prepare yourself for severe weather, check out the list of preparedness stuff from my friend Jana and her team at Ready.Gov on a kit or an family communications plan.
Be safe and dry peeps!
Few pet preparedness tips for 2017 severe weather preparedness week
It’s still 2017 Severe Weather Preparedness Week – today’s topic: pets!
Cold weather affects humans. But think about having to put more than just your two shoes into the snow…think about 4 paws.
I know your pet loves being outside in the snow, soooooooooo:
- Keep their time outside to a minimum.
- Consider brushing off their paws before coming into the house.
- Examine the de-icing salt used for your driveway as some may contain harmful chemicals.
- Harmful edibles or poisonous mushrooms are often buried under fallen snow.
- Due to large snow embankments, cars on the road may not see you/your pet on a walk.
- Flashlights or reflective gear at night will increase your chances of being identified by passing motorists.
Rain or shine, keep your pets warm and well dressed for the weather outside.
For more trusted information on your local weather, check out www.weather.gov for official weather predictions.
Today, the State of Ohio Tornado testing all emergency alert sirens statewide at 9:50 a.m.
Today, the State of Ohio Tornado testing all emergency alert sirens statewide at 9:50 a.m.
***Do not be alarmed, it is only a test.***
Do you know what to do if you hear a tornado siren accompanied by a Tornado Warning?
- Taking shelter in a safe location on the lowest level of a sturdy building
- Keeping an emergency first aid kit in your shelter location.
- Having/reference a copy of your family communications plans.
- Putting on boots (for post tornado debris).
Keep your ears tuned in for the statewide sirens.
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