John Collins
@joco_pio
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Past: journalist; PIO for @SCFR10. Now: work for int'l software company. On the side: help w/ social media & volunteer FF/EMT in Central TX. Personal account.
Texas
Joined January 2011
⚠️PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FRIDAY⚠️ We rarely issue these, but Friday will be a Particularly Dangerous Situation regarding potential for rapid wildfire spread in and immediately adjacent to the Boulder/Jefferson County foothills. Be ready to take swift action. #COwx
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I was an award-winning journalist, then a #PIO, I’m a certified #FF/#EMT. In all those experiences, I saw a real gap: PIOs are often voluntold into the role and aren’t always trained communicators. I’m building a tool for those PIOs. Get on the waitlist: https://t.co/Klk9cWdLgk
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I was already a fan (and managed to get a P. Terry’s supper. What a class act.
Wow, so much love was shared by our community today - we’re at a loss for words. ❤️ Please be sure to support other local businesses that are contributing to the cause today such as: Veracruz Kerbey Lane Cafe Moonshine Grill
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Wow, so much love was shared by our community today - we’re at a loss for words. ❤️ Please be sure to support other local businesses that are contributing to the cause today such as: Veracruz Kerbey Lane Cafe Moonshine Grill
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These resources share useful facts and analysis. Notice that they don’t shy away from questions, but their questions are intellectually curious, striving to learning and grow, and avoiding any kind of us versus them fingerpointing. More of this, please. 10/
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Staying off Twitter and moving away from meteorology to geology, Philip Prince (on Twitter as @AllPhilsFault) shares a Youtube video that explains the geology behind flash flooding. https://t.co/IE76Pt15Ok 9/
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Moving off of Twitter, the Texas Tribune professionally explores if there was sufficient warning. https://t.co/N9hv2gGf1Y 8/
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Water rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing dozens of deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.
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The ever-helpful @capitalweather gang reiterates many of the same themes shared in this thread and assures us this was a natural event. As if we should have to say this. https://t.co/qd2zgdYnhs 7/
The news surrounding the Texas floods is heart-breaking -- as at least 59 people have died and 11 girls attending a summer camp remain missing. Some things to understand: * The National Weather Service issued timely watches and warnings for the devastating rains that fell;
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Highly respected meteorologist @spann also addresses the warning process and reminds us of the importance of having a NOAA Weather Radio, which functions without need for a cell network and will not fail to get your attention: https://t.co/jF0aghAwoT 6/
TEXAS FLOOD: There are many questions about the tragic flash flood on the Guadalupe River late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The death toll is now over 50, including some children who were at Camp Mystic. Here are some key points about the warning process... *A flash
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Houston, TX meteorologist @mattlanza explains the meteorology, looks at the timeline of warnings, and asserts that NWS budget cuts had no negative impact on this and points out that weather balloon launches were vital to identifying the threat: https://t.co/KIjeekffXg 5/
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Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci hits some of the same themes in a TV news interview (from a hotel in the southern hemisphere!): https://t.co/2OD5HjArNu 4/
Breaking down the challenges of communicating “low probability, high impact” events on CNN with Wolf Blitzer LIVE from Quito, Ecuador this evening:
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Dr. Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) put out a thread about the TX flood situation, the difficulty in translating forecasts into life-saving predictions, the difficulty in pinpointing a forecast, and more. https://t.co/eUxmDbvp9x 3/
There have been claims that NOAA/NWS did not foresee catastrophic TX floods--but that's simply not true. This was undoubtedly an extreme event, but messaging rapidly escalated beginning ~12 hrs prior. Flood Watch mid PM, "heads up" outlook late PM, flash flood warnings ~1am.
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Austin, TX meteorologist @averytomascowx shared this post while putting out all sorts of informative, life-saving, empathetic info: https://t.co/zoiunI8nud 2/
All I'll say is this. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Kerr County more than 12 hours ahead of the catastrophic flood. A flash flood warning was issued for Hunt & Ingram 3 HOURS before the Guadalupe started to climb. They did their job and they did it well
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There’s a lot of bad takes about TX flooding on here and other social media and on certain “news” sources. Be careful what you’re consuming. Here is a collection of thoughtful, informative fact-based resources to consume and share. 1/🧵
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If you are searching for a loved one, call 1-800- RED-CROS or 1-800-733-2767. Please note: This number is specifically for those affected by the flooding in Lago Vista/Northwest Travis County area.
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PLEASE SHARE Red Cross Assistance for Locating Missing Loved Ones The American Red Cross has established a dedicated Family Assistance Center hotline to assist those seeking to locate missing family members following the recent flooding in Travis County ESD #1.
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Epic phot by one of the best in the business.
I was on assignment in the Sac Valley today, headed back to Santa Rosa via Hwy 16 to Hwy 20, when I was about 30 miles from Esparto a fireworks warehouse caught fire. Big explosion about 15 minutes after I arrived. @NorthBayNews #kentporterphotography #photojournalism
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Minutes before the storm arrived in Cedar Park and minutes after. @NWSSanAntonio #ewxspotter @KXAN_Weather
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Hail near Cedar Park near Lakeline and Cypress Creek @NWSSanAntonio #ewxspotter The roar the storm made just before hitting was amazing.
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