Hurricane Sandy brought New York and New Jersey to their knees earlier this week. This anticipated “mega-storm” whupped butt on the “Big Apple” and surrounding cities. As everyone starts picking up the pieces, stories of heroism and alturism are beginning ...
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Here Comes Sandy, Here Comes Sandy, Right Down Hurricane Lane
Sung to the tune of Here Comes Santa Claus. Yes, I know it is Halloween season, but I can’t get the tune out of my head. The only thing “Frankenstorm” Sandy will likely be delivering are huge lumps of soggy ...
Read More »Are You Freakin’ Kiddin’ Me?
Over the past couple of weeks the #SMEM Twitter world has been noodling with the question of the changing role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in crisis. Some even wondered aloud if this function is now obsolete with the ...
Read More »RIP Boss Hawg
Last week a well-respected retired battalion chief from my department passed. He had been struggling with various medical issues , and after visiting him over the last month I know he is now in a much better place. His nickname ...
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