Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Prepare?
Initiated in 2007 by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Operation Prepare is the Navy’s ongoing public awareness campaign designed to increase individual preparedness of sailors, families, civilian employees, contractors, and anyone who spends time on or near a Navy installation for all types of hazards.
What is National Preparedness Month?
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is organized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready campaign and is observed by thousands of U.S. organizations, including the Navy, every September.
NPM is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. Public and private sector organizations are encouraged to spread the message about emergency preparedness by becoming an NPM Coalition member; CNIC is a member of the NPM Coalition.
Why is the Navy observing NPM, and what can individuals do to get involved?
The Navy is observing NPM because it provides an opportunity to re-engage personnel and their families with Operation Prepare and remind them of the importance of preparing for all emergencies. Operation Prepare's Blog and Twitter postings will offers ways for people to get involved during NPM. Stay tuned for details.
What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the collection of online tools that facilitate collaboration and information sharing. Examples include blogs (e.g., Blogger, Twitter), social networking sites (e.g., YouTube, MySpace), podcasts, RSS feeds, wikis and many others.
How is Operation Prepare using Web 2.0?
Operation Prepare is using Web 2.0 tools to enhance its campaign’s efforts of increasing individual disaster preparedness. By using Web 2.0 tools and establishing a presence on several social media sites, global members of the Navy family can more effectively collaborate and share information with each other about disaster preparedness tips, best practices and testimonials.
Is the use of Web 2.0 tools supported and allowed by the Navy?
The Navy endorses the use of Web 2.0 tools as a means of fostering interoperable collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout its global enterprise. In addition to the Department of the Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) memo, released 20 Oct 2008, which endorses the secure use of Web 2.0 tools to “enhance communication, collaboration and information exchange,” several articles have been published in the media regarding the Navy's ever growing use of Web 2.0 tools.
What types of Web 2.0 tools will be used by Operation Prepare?
Operation Prepare will establish a blog, video-sharing pages on YouTube, and a Twitter page for subscribers to receive real-time updates and information about disaster information, emergency alerts, as well as special announcements from partner agencies (e.g., Navy's FFSC, Ready.gov) and CNIC's Operation Prepare campaign.
What is Twitter and what are "tweets"?
Twitter is social media tool and service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent messages. Twitter messages, often called "tweets," are short updates of 140 characters or fewer. Operation Prepare tweets can be received via personal Twitter home page, personal digital device (PDA) or cell phone*. Visit http://www.twitter.com/ to learn more.
* Note: Be sure to check with your wireless or cell phone provider to make sure text messages are covered in your phone's service plan; Twitter doesn't charge you but your carrier might, so make sure you double check first to avoid a big bill.
What happens when you follow Operation Prepare on Twitter?
When you follow Operation Prepare on Twitter, every time a new message is posted, it will appear in your Twitter home page. New messages are added to your home page as Operation Prepare posts them, so you always get the updates in real time. When you log in, you can see what the latest updates are.
When will Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, YouTube and Google Video pages be available to the public?
Initial content of the Blog and Twitter pages will be made public in June 2009 (in time for the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season).
As part of Operation Prepare's National Preparedness Month campaign efforts, its Blog, Twitter, YouTube and Google Video pages will officially launch on September 1.
How will Navy family members be encouraged to participate in the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages?
Operation Prepare will launch a comprehensive media campaign effort to include Navy wide outreach through the CNIC website (http://www.cnic.navy.mil/) as well as other CONUS and OCONUS Navy and military media outlets (print and online), and installation-based public awareness outreach, word of mouth and viral marketing activities by emergency management officers, Fleet & Family Support Center staff, and local public affairs offices.
What content will be featured on the Blog, Twitter, and YouTube pages?
The initial content of the Operation Prepare Video Blog page will feature a “Call for Video Submission,” guidelines for submissions, plus a list of related links on disaster preparedness and some special announcements leading up to National Preparedness Month 2009.
Operation Prepare's Video Blog page will officially launch in September and will feature selected videos from the Operation Prepare YouTube and Google Video pages. The Blog will also have postings about various disaster preparedness topics.
Operation Prepare's YouTube pages will store and display all approved videos submitted by members of the Navy family. The videos will encourage and demonstrate to viewers that by using the principles of Operation Prepare (Be Informed, Have a Plan, Make a Kit) to be better prepared for various disasters.
Operation Prepare's Twitter pages will feature short posts or announcements related to the Blog, disaster preparedness topics, emergency alerts and other special campaign announcements (e.g., local or regional preparedness workshops, seminars, conferences and other outreach events).
Who are the audiences of Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, and YouTube Video pages?
Members of the Navy family (all active duty Navy personnel, Navy reservists and their families [as listed in the DEERS database] and Navy Civilian employees, both Civil Service and nonappropriated funds employees [NAF/NEX] and their families), Command leaders, emergency managers, strategic partners (e.g., Fleet and Family Support, PAO, Housing) and anyone else tied to the Navy who need to know what to do in case of an emergency.
Will videos and comment postings be monitored or reviewed?
Yes. All comments submitted on the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages will be monitored for content. CNIC HQ N37 (Emergency Management program office) and the Public Affairs Office (PAO) will review and approve all video files and comment postings to ensure accuracy and reliability of information as well as compliance with Department of Navy policies and regulations. Review and approval is required before any files are posted and released to the public.
What types of comments are allowed/not allowed on the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages?
Operation Prepare encourages the posting of positive comments and sharing of valuable emergency preparedness tips and best practices. Offensive language and/or content will be rejected and immediately deleted. Please refer to the Comment and Video Postings Policy for more information.
How might my video get rejected from being posted?
Video or audio files will be rejected for the following reasons: poor video quality, excessive background noise, poor lighting, video volume “too loud” or “too soft”, offensive language or content, failure of video submission to play correctly, video length issues (videos should be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes), or irrelevance to the subject matter.
Will there be compensation given for video submissions?
All video and audio submissions will be used for collaboration and informational purposes only. There will be no monetary compensation awarded.
How and when should videos get submitted for inclusion on the Blog, YouTube Video pages?
Submit all videos or audio files HERE. Video submissions will be accepted starting May 26. Please refer to Video Submission Guidelines for specific details on technical requirements and what information to include with the submission e-mail.
How will I be notified if my video submission is selected for posting?
Submitters will be notified via email if their video and/or audio recording is selected for posting on the Operation Prepare Blog and YouTube pages.
How long will my video stay posted on the Blog and YouTube pages?
It is possible for videos to stay posted for a period of up to 1 year, but Operation Prepare reserves the right to replace videos as necessary in order to keep the pages current.
Are the Operation Prepare Blog, Twitter, and YouTube pages accessible from an NMCI- or DOD- assigned computer?
Unfortunately, due to the impact on the Department of Navy’s (DON) network and bandwidth efficiency, Operation Prepare's YouTube page will not be accessible from an NMCI- or DOD-assigned computer. Videos posted on YouTube are only accessible and viewable from personal computers and networks.
Videos from the Blog will also be featured on Google Video pages and will be accessible from an NMCI- or DOD-assigned computer. Google Video pages will provide an alternate mean for viewing some if not all of the videos that are featured on YouTube.
Will my video be returned to me after getting submitted?
All videos and audios (whether selected or not) will become the property of CNIC HQ N37. Submissions will not be returned.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
All questions regarding Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, YouTube pages should be emailed here. Questions will be answered between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday–Friday. Any questions sent outside of these business hours will be read and answered on the next available business day.
Initiated in 2007 by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Operation Prepare is the Navy’s ongoing public awareness campaign designed to increase individual preparedness of sailors, families, civilian employees, contractors, and anyone who spends time on or near a Navy installation for all types of hazards.
What is National Preparedness Month?
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is organized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready campaign and is observed by thousands of U.S. organizations, including the Navy, every September.
NPM is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. Public and private sector organizations are encouraged to spread the message about emergency preparedness by becoming an NPM Coalition member; CNIC is a member of the NPM Coalition.
Why is the Navy observing NPM, and what can individuals do to get involved?
The Navy is observing NPM because it provides an opportunity to re-engage personnel and their families with Operation Prepare and remind them of the importance of preparing for all emergencies. Operation Prepare's Blog and Twitter postings will offers ways for people to get involved during NPM. Stay tuned for details.
What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is the collection of online tools that facilitate collaboration and information sharing. Examples include blogs (e.g., Blogger, Twitter), social networking sites (e.g., YouTube, MySpace), podcasts, RSS feeds, wikis and many others.
How is Operation Prepare using Web 2.0?
Operation Prepare is using Web 2.0 tools to enhance its campaign’s efforts of increasing individual disaster preparedness. By using Web 2.0 tools and establishing a presence on several social media sites, global members of the Navy family can more effectively collaborate and share information with each other about disaster preparedness tips, best practices and testimonials.
Is the use of Web 2.0 tools supported and allowed by the Navy?
The Navy endorses the use of Web 2.0 tools as a means of fostering interoperable collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout its global enterprise. In addition to the Department of the Navy (DON) Chief Information Officer (CIO) memo, released 20 Oct 2008, which endorses the secure use of Web 2.0 tools to “enhance communication, collaboration and information exchange,” several articles have been published in the media regarding the Navy's ever growing use of Web 2.0 tools.
What types of Web 2.0 tools will be used by Operation Prepare?
Operation Prepare will establish a blog, video-sharing pages on YouTube, and a Twitter page for subscribers to receive real-time updates and information about disaster information, emergency alerts, as well as special announcements from partner agencies (e.g., Navy's FFSC, Ready.gov) and CNIC's Operation Prepare campaign.
What is Twitter and what are "tweets"?
Twitter is social media tool and service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent messages. Twitter messages, often called "tweets," are short updates of 140 characters or fewer. Operation Prepare tweets can be received via personal Twitter home page, personal digital device (PDA) or cell phone*. Visit http://www.twitter.com/ to learn more.
* Note: Be sure to check with your wireless or cell phone provider to make sure text messages are covered in your phone's service plan; Twitter doesn't charge you but your carrier might, so make sure you double check first to avoid a big bill.
What happens when you follow Operation Prepare on Twitter?
When you follow Operation Prepare on Twitter, every time a new message is posted, it will appear in your Twitter home page. New messages are added to your home page as Operation Prepare posts them, so you always get the updates in real time. When you log in, you can see what the latest updates are.
When will Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, YouTube and Google Video pages be available to the public?
Initial content of the Blog and Twitter pages will be made public in June 2009 (in time for the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season).
As part of Operation Prepare's National Preparedness Month campaign efforts, its Blog, Twitter, YouTube and Google Video pages will officially launch on September 1.
How will Navy family members be encouraged to participate in the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages?
Operation Prepare will launch a comprehensive media campaign effort to include Navy wide outreach through the CNIC website (http://www.cnic.navy.mil/) as well as other CONUS and OCONUS Navy and military media outlets (print and online), and installation-based public awareness outreach, word of mouth and viral marketing activities by emergency management officers, Fleet & Family Support Center staff, and local public affairs offices.
What content will be featured on the Blog, Twitter, and YouTube pages?
The initial content of the Operation Prepare Video Blog page will feature a “Call for Video Submission,” guidelines for submissions, plus a list of related links on disaster preparedness and some special announcements leading up to National Preparedness Month 2009.
Operation Prepare's Video Blog page will officially launch in September and will feature selected videos from the Operation Prepare YouTube and Google Video pages. The Blog will also have postings about various disaster preparedness topics.
Operation Prepare's YouTube pages will store and display all approved videos submitted by members of the Navy family. The videos will encourage and demonstrate to viewers that by using the principles of Operation Prepare (Be Informed, Have a Plan, Make a Kit) to be better prepared for various disasters.
Operation Prepare's Twitter pages will feature short posts or announcements related to the Blog, disaster preparedness topics, emergency alerts and other special campaign announcements (e.g., local or regional preparedness workshops, seminars, conferences and other outreach events).
Who are the audiences of Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, and YouTube Video pages?
Members of the Navy family (all active duty Navy personnel, Navy reservists and their families [as listed in the DEERS database] and Navy Civilian employees, both Civil Service and nonappropriated funds employees [NAF/NEX] and their families), Command leaders, emergency managers, strategic partners (e.g., Fleet and Family Support, PAO, Housing) and anyone else tied to the Navy who need to know what to do in case of an emergency.
Will videos and comment postings be monitored or reviewed?
Yes. All comments submitted on the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages will be monitored for content. CNIC HQ N37 (Emergency Management program office) and the Public Affairs Office (PAO) will review and approve all video files and comment postings to ensure accuracy and reliability of information as well as compliance with Department of Navy policies and regulations. Review and approval is required before any files are posted and released to the public.
What types of comments are allowed/not allowed on the Blog, Twitter and YouTube pages?
Operation Prepare encourages the posting of positive comments and sharing of valuable emergency preparedness tips and best practices. Offensive language and/or content will be rejected and immediately deleted. Please refer to the Comment and Video Postings Policy for more information.
How might my video get rejected from being posted?
Video or audio files will be rejected for the following reasons: poor video quality, excessive background noise, poor lighting, video volume “too loud” or “too soft”, offensive language or content, failure of video submission to play correctly, video length issues (videos should be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes), or irrelevance to the subject matter.
Will there be compensation given for video submissions?
All video and audio submissions will be used for collaboration and informational purposes only. There will be no monetary compensation awarded.
How and when should videos get submitted for inclusion on the Blog, YouTube Video pages?
Submit all videos or audio files HERE. Video submissions will be accepted starting May 26. Please refer to Video Submission Guidelines for specific details on technical requirements and what information to include with the submission e-mail.
How will I be notified if my video submission is selected for posting?
Submitters will be notified via email if their video and/or audio recording is selected for posting on the Operation Prepare Blog and YouTube pages.
How long will my video stay posted on the Blog and YouTube pages?
It is possible for videos to stay posted for a period of up to 1 year, but Operation Prepare reserves the right to replace videos as necessary in order to keep the pages current.
Are the Operation Prepare Blog, Twitter, and YouTube pages accessible from an NMCI- or DOD- assigned computer?
Unfortunately, due to the impact on the Department of Navy’s (DON) network and bandwidth efficiency, Operation Prepare's YouTube page will not be accessible from an NMCI- or DOD-assigned computer. Videos posted on YouTube are only accessible and viewable from personal computers and networks.
Videos from the Blog will also be featured on Google Video pages and will be accessible from an NMCI- or DOD-assigned computer. Google Video pages will provide an alternate mean for viewing some if not all of the videos that are featured on YouTube.
Will my video be returned to me after getting submitted?
All videos and audios (whether selected or not) will become the property of CNIC HQ N37. Submissions will not be returned.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
All questions regarding Operation Prepare's Blog, Twitter, YouTube pages should be emailed here. Questions will be answered between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday–Friday. Any questions sent outside of these business hours will be read and answered on the next available business day.
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