Today is my last day at Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security. Be sure to check out the social networking page; it has links to all the websites where Johnson County Emergency Management has an account, and it's a partial summary of what I've done here.
I will miss the people I worked with for the last seven months. I learned a lot here I will always appreciate the opportunities given to me. Thanks JoCo!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
JoCo Emergency Management
I just went on an office tour at Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (even though I work here) and learned some new things. I can safely say that we have a very proactive emergency planning team in Johnson County.
This is my last full week as an intern, so I will promote our facebook page again! Visit the 5,000 Prepared Citizens page and become a fan. This page is getting a great response. Fans from all over the country are sharing everything from their emergency supply kit contents to instructions for making and using a solar oven. Asking questions on this page will certainly result in responses from prepared enthusiasts. Please check it out!
This is my last full week as an intern, so I will promote our facebook page again! Visit the 5,000 Prepared Citizens page and become a fan. This page is getting a great response. Fans from all over the country are sharing everything from their emergency supply kit contents to instructions for making and using a solar oven. Asking questions on this page will certainly result in responses from prepared enthusiasts. Please check it out!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Projects
My time at Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is nearing its conclusion. Before I go, I am doing a variety of research and data collection projects.
In response to the President's "United We Serve" initiative, we hope to launch a website dedicated to community service opportunities in Johnson County that support emergency management and emergency services organizations. More information will be posted once this website is farther along.
Looks like we will be having some lovely mild summer weather this weekend. Enjoy it!
In response to the President's "United We Serve" initiative, we hope to launch a website dedicated to community service opportunities in Johnson County that support emergency management and emergency services organizations. More information will be posted once this website is farther along.
Looks like we will be having some lovely mild summer weather this weekend. Enjoy it!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Happy July! I hope everyone had a nice holiday this last weekend. Last week I launched a new facebook campaign called "5,000 Prepared Citizens Campaign." This facebook page is looking for 5,000 fans by this September, which is National Preparedness Month. If you have a facebook account, please become a fan of this nationwide campaign and invite your friends to do the same!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Summer time
Welcome summer, thanks for that heat wave. A week of excessive heat warnings is not the way I like to celebrate summer, but I guess that's just part of life in the midwest.
Lately I've been doing some work for National Preparedness Month (which is September) 2009. Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is participating in this preparedness campaign for the sixth time this year.
National Preparedness Month is organized by ready.gov. They encourage families to be prepared by getting a kit, making a plan and being informed. Johnson County residents are encouraged to do the same on the Johnson County Emergency Management website. Follow the links to learn more about preparedness measures you can take and about National Preparedness Month.
Lately I've been doing some work for National Preparedness Month (which is September) 2009. Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is participating in this preparedness campaign for the sixth time this year.
National Preparedness Month is organized by ready.gov. They encourage families to be prepared by getting a kit, making a plan and being informed. Johnson County residents are encouraged to do the same on the Johnson County Emergency Management website. Follow the links to learn more about preparedness measures you can take and about National Preparedness Month.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Funding
Lately I've been working on raising funds for Johnson County CERT teams. These are great county programs that promote both individual preparedness and widespread disaster response. With the economy being what it is, funding for these programs is dwindling.
The training and the backpacks full of equipment are provided for volunteers. Without enough monetary support, these Johnson County preparedness programs will cease to exist. If you have suggestions or want to help support CERT, please let me know! Thanks.
The training and the backpacks full of equipment are provided for volunteers. Without enough monetary support, these Johnson County preparedness programs will cease to exist. If you have suggestions or want to help support CERT, please let me know! Thanks.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Disaster Simulation
The disaster simulation this last weekend for CERT training was crazy. There were multiple explosions, very realistic looking wounds, and there was a vehicle on fire. Most beneficially, the team had a long run-down after we had identified the hazards and moved all 30 "victims" to the medical treatment area.
Now I get to take all this knowledge with me in order to do my job promoting CERT and hopefully to help people when their worlds are turned upside down.
Now I get to take all this knowledge with me in order to do my job promoting CERT and hopefully to help people when their worlds are turned upside down.
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