City of Plantation Podcast

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I discuss how to best prepare for a Hurricane. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly. Hosts: Cary Blanchard / Ezra LubowMusic: Courtesy of Epidemic SoundsArt: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, we are excited to have Dr. Clive Woods in the studio, a Board Certified Foot and Ankle surgeon. We'll be discussing common summertime injuries as well as injury prevention and care. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly. Hosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowGuest: Dr. Clive Woods, SurgeonMusic: Oakwood Station via Epidemic SoundArtwork: City of Plantation 

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, we welcome back Doris Baker of Consolidated Credit. Doris talks to us on how to plan financially for Florida's Hurricane season, some tips and tricks to preparing financially but also some basic household preparations we can all engage in. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly.Hosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowGuest: Doris Baker of Consolidated CreditMusic: Oakwood Station via Epidemic SoundArtwork: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Chief Joel Gordon, we are speaking about the availability of vaccines throughout Broward County, the sites where individuals can receive a vaccine, the current Executive Order from the Governor, and some options people have. We also address some of the concerns that people have about getting vaccinated. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly.Hosts: Joel Gordon and Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I speak with Doris Baker from Consolidated Credit, Doris is a Financial Education Specialist with Consolidated Credit, she has extensive experience in the baking and financial services industry, as a personal banker and loan originator.  In this episode, Doris speaks to us about financial planning in a Gig economy and other financial factors for all of us to consider. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly.Hosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowGuest: Doris BakerMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I speak with Dr. Chaleff, a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist from Westside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Chaleff speaks about Heart Disease and the associated risk factors, as well as how COVID interacts with Heart Disease and steps we can take to reduce those risk factors. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes regularly.Hosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowGuest: Dr. Fredrick M. ChaleffMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I discuss the two vaccines currently available and details about the vaccination process, as well as reported side-effects. We also cover the many resources available to the residents of Broward County and the sites where those who meet the vaccination criteria can go get vaccinated. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Please see the City of Plantation's FB for all of the relevant links discussed in this Episode.Hosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I have the pleasure of speaking with Kaitlin Murphins our Public Education Specialist. We discuss general safety issues relating to the Holiday Season, including, mental health, weather, tree and decoration safety, and other safety-related topics. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.National Fire Protection Association's Christmas Tree Fire Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr6b9b8FYKkGuests: Barbara Simmons / Madeline NavaHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I have the pleasure of speaking to Barbara Simmons and Madeline Nava from Westside Regional Hospital and Plantation General Hospital, respectively. Barbara and Madeline have come back a few months later to give us an update on the state of their respective hospitals, while they mitigate the COVID threat and remind everyone to seek early medical attention for a variety of medical conditions. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guests: Barbara Simmons / Madeline NavaHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation podcast. In this episode, we are pleased to have Dr. Teahan joining us for an in-depth discussion regarding CVOID-19 and our Mental Health. Dr. Tehan is a mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Teahan discusses the sociological and psychological dynamics we are seeing as a result of measures we have taken to combat the spread of COVID-19. She'll also analyze the effects locks-downs and quarantine have had on our children. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guest: Dr. TeahanHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowProduction: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station c/o Epidemic SoundsArt: The City of PlantationEpisode is LivePublished: Sep. 10, 2020 @12AM EditUnpublishTranscript is LiveEdit or Delete this transcript.Get the latest. (Last updated 16 days ago.)UnpublishAdd Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeDirect Link to MP3Embed this ONE Episode

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation podcast. In this episode, we are please to once again have RN Rachel Guran on our podcast, to speak with us about the upcoming Flu season and how it may interact with COVID-19. We also discuss the benefit of the Flu shot and dispel some common myths. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guest: Rachel Guran, RNHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowProduction: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station c/o Epidemic SoundsArt: The City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Fire Prevention Month, fire safety tips, and our annual Marti Terziu Art and Literature contest. This year's theme is "Kitchen Fires." We are pleased to have our Public Education Coordinator, Kaitlin Murphins, on the show with us as well. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guest: Kaitlin MurphinsHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowProduction: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station c/o Epidemic SoundsArt: The City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation podcast. In this episode, Cary and I have the pleasure of having Rachel Guran on our show. Rachel is an RN, Epidemiologist, and Infection Control Director for the Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida. Rachel will discuss with us the current state of COVID19 in the country as well as in Florida. Steps we can take to reduce spread, and other hot topics regarding COVID19. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guest: Rachel Guran, RN, Epidemiologist, and Infection Control DirectorHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station, c/o Epidemic SoundsArt: The City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation podcast. In this episode, we'll review storm preparation procedures, as well as provide updated information about the impact of COVID-19 on preparing and working through a storm. Chief Gordon joins us on this episode, while Cary is on vacation, we welcome back him back to the show. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Hosts: Joel Gordon and Ezra LubowProducer: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Epidemic SoundsArt: The City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I have the pleasure of speaking to Barbara Simmons and Madeline Nava from Westside Regional Hospital and Plantation General Hospital, respectively. Barbara and Madeline answer our questions related to Hospital capabilities, special operations, staffing, and a host of other topics. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guests: Barbara Simmons / Madeline NavaHosts: Cary Blanchard and Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City fo Plantation podcast. In this episode, we speak with Lieutenant Beth Martins, one of the Fire Department's certified car seat inspectors. Beth helps us navigate through the laws as well as best practices regarding installing car seats and child safety. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guests: Lieutenant Beth MartinsHosts: BC Blanchard and DC LubowProducer: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: The City of Plantation

Welcome back to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with our Mayor, Lynn Stoner, and Loretta Kenna member of the City's Census Committee. We cannot stress enough the importance that the census plays in earmarking monies for municipal programs and initiatives. In this discussion, we speak about the census process, address common concerns, and provide examples of what type of programs are in-part funded by federal and state monies distributed, based on population. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Guests: Mayor Lynn Stoner, Lauretta KennaHosts: BC Blanchard and DC LubowProducer: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: The City of Plantation

Welcome back to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, Cary and I discuss some safety considerations when operating Fireworks, as wells as legal issues surrounding their use. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes weekly.Hosts: BC Cary Blanchard and DC (Acting) Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationGraphics: City of Plantation

Welcome back to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we talk about summertime safety practices regarding pool and general water safety for children and adults, as well as, best practices to avoid heat-related injuries. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Episode Details:Host: BC Cary Blanchard and Acting DC Ezra LubowProducer: Acting EMS Division Chief Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationImages: City of Plantation

Thank you for listening to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this episode, Chief Cary Blanchard interview's several small business owners as they discuss the obstacles they've encountered during the Coronavirus Pandemic. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Episode Details:Host: Battalion Chief Cary Blanchard, Public AffairsProducer: Acting EMS Division Chief Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood StationImages: City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion covering the fundamentals of Hurricane Preparedness. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed of events and important information happening throughout our city. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Hosts: DC Gordon, DivChf (acting) Lubow, and BC C. BlanchardProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we speak with Police Chief Harrison, regarding the Curfew EO and the impact the Minneapolis Tragedy has had on local law enforcement, and our local communities. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guest: Police Chief HarrisonHosts: DC Gordon, DivChf (acting) Lubow, and BC C. BlanchardProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, Chief Gordon and I discuss the general state of the COVID 19 Pandemic and some important tips to keep in mind as municipalities start to open up under Phase One. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Hosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / EMS Division Chief (Acting) Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode we speak with Siobhan Edwards, the President of the Plantation Chamber of Commerce. We speak about the resources available to Small Business owners and how our amazing Plantation residents can support our Plantation small businesses, in a safe manner. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guest: Siobhan EdwardsHosts: EMS Division Chief (Acting) Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode we speak with our very own Mayor Stoner, Police Chief Harrison, and Director Phil Goodrich about the partial reopening of the City. Although there are certain restrictions, the City of Plantation is supporting local businesses as they partially reopen, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our residents. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guests: Mayor Lynn Stoner, Police Chief Harrison, and Director GoodrichHosts: EMS Division Chief (Acting) Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this Episode, Chief Gordon and I speak with firefighters and Paramedics from the Plantation Fire Department. We wanted to know and share with the residents of Plantation, how our first responders are coping with the changes that have occurred with their jobs, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guests: FF Chris Mueller and Kevin Dove, Paramedic Paul Lucas and EMT Mark DeWaltHosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / Acting Division Chief Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, we speak to two frontline Police Officers as they discuss their thoughts on working during the COVID Pandemic and how their work environment has changed. This is part one of an ongoing series speaking with the First Responders within the City of Plantation. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guests: Ofc Robin Mahle and Ofc Chavez GrantHosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / Acting Division Chief Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. On this Episode, Chief Gordon and I speak with the key players involved with the Food Distribution Project, going on every Friday at Central Park. Out guests include; Mayor Stoner, State Rep Bobby DeBose, and Councilmembers Denise Horland and Nick Sortal. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guests: Mayor Stoner, State Rep Bobby DeBose, Councilmembers Denise Horland, and Nick Sortal.Hosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / Division Chief Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, Dr. J and I are joined by Mayor Lynn Stoner who updates us regarding the update to the Executive Order. We also speak with Police Chief Harrison and Parks and Recs Director Goodrich regarding the specifics of this update. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guests: Police Chief Harrison and Parks and Recs Director GoodrichHosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / Division Chief Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation Podcast. In this episode, Dr. J and I are joined by Dr. Vincent Van Hasselt. Dr. Van Hasselt is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the First Responder Research and Training Program at Nova Southeastern University. He is also a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Plantation Police Department, where he is Training Coordinator of the Crisis Response Team and Clinical Director of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team. In this episode, we discuss the psychological effects of the Coronavirus response and methods that can be utilized to overcome the various challenges, many of us are experiencing due to it. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guest: Dr. Vincent Van HasseltHosts: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon / Division Chief Ezra LubowProduced by: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this Episode, Deputy Chief Joel Gordon and Division Chief Ezra Lubow speak with Plantation Fire Department's Fire Chief, Donald Todd. We discuss various topics regarding actions the Fire Department is taking to address the Pandemic, and how those actions complement, the actions taken by the City of Plantation. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guest Speaker: Fire Chief Donald ToddHost: Deputy Chief Gordon / Division Chief LubowProducer: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of PlantationSpeaker 1 (00:00):Hello plantation. Welcome to the city of plantations podcast. I'm dr Jay formerly with plantation information radio. Thank you for tuning in. We hope the information provided within the episodes of this podcast helped keep you your family and your friends safe during this pandemic.Speaker 2 (00:20):This week. We are pleased to be joined by our own fire chief Donald Todd jr or as we call him, chief Todd. Chief taught as a lifelong member of the plantation fire department through his short tenure as chief. He's already led the emergency management team through a hurricane and an explosion, but I think even he'll tell you the Covid outbreak has really challenged everyone. We're also joined today by the medicine man himself, EMS division chief Ezra Lubow. We're going to spend some time with chief Todd and chief Lubow discussing the city's overall approach to managing the COVID outbreak, specifically what the fire department is doing to respond and some of the unique challenges that the COVID response presents as opposed to a hurricane or other type of disaster. So chief. Todd, welcome and thank you for taking the time to be with us and to speak with the citizens of plantation. Well thank you for inviting me. How you doing today? Oh, we're hanging in there. You know, we're all dealing with this issue and we're trying to do the best we can. Speaker 3 (01:18):I agree best we can and we are hanging in there.Speaker 2 (01:20):That's, that's I think all we can count on at this time. So, so chief, if you could start us off with just a summary of the fire department's overall approach to the Corona virus response. And really where we are today.Speaker 3 (01:31):This is unusual. It's not like a hurricane or tornado or, or other major events. This is something that no one was expecting. We weren't expecting, the country wasn't expecting it, we weren't prepared for it. The country's not prepared for it. So it's a day by day, hour by hour changes that we're trying to stay ahead of and, and we adapt as they come. Some of the challenges we've had has been to make sure that we maintain our PPE cause PPE is in our personal protective equipment. As you can see on the news every day. That is

Welcome to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this Episode, Police Chief Howard Harrison and Deputy Chief Joel Gordon discuss the recent Executive Orders released by the City's Mayor, Lynn Stoner. Afterward, Deputy Chief Joel Gordon and Division Chief Ezra Lubow discuss the need for the public to cover their faces and the masks that should be used and why. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Guest Speaker: Police Chief HarrisonHost: Deputy Chief Gordon / Division Chief LubowProducer: Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of PlantationSpeaker 1 (00:00):Hello plantation. Welcome to the city of plantations podcast. I'm dr Jay formerly with plantation information radio. Thank you for tuning in. We hope the information provided within the episodes of this podcast helped keep you your family and your friends safe during this pandemic. Today. We are pleased to have with us plantation police chief Howard Harrison. Chief Harrison has been involved with the planning and response to the coven 19 situation since the city initiated its response several months ago. Chief Harrison is a key member of the city's emergency management team and has served in a lead role through many major events over the past several years. We've asked chief Harrison here to discuss some of the issues and concerns about the executive orders regarding safer at home and social distancing. So chief Harrison, first of all, welcome and thank you for joining us. Thank you. It's a pleasure. Chief, can you provide us with an overview of the orders that are currently in place regarding social distancing and safer at home?Speaker 1 (01:02):Sure. A social distancing, also called physical distancing means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home to practice social or physical distancing. It's recommended that you stay at least six feet or two meters from other people. Do not gather in large groups, stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings in addition to everyday steps to prevent Covid 19 keeping space between you and others is one of the best tools we have to avoid being exposed to this virus and slowing it spread locally and across the country. Safer at home is an order to individuals saying you can engage in essential services, essential activities, but other than that you need to stick close to home. Limit your movements and personal interactions outside of your home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities. Senior citizens and individuals with a significant underlying medical condition should stay at home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to coven 19.Speaker 1 (02:16):Excellent. That's quite the overview. Um, so if you can differentiate for us the difference between the two, safer at home and social distance. And what makes them different. Social distancing is what you do when you are in contact with anyone who is outside of your home. Safer at home is staying at home unless you absolutely need to venture out. Okay. That's, that's terrific. And it's that simple. Yes. Right. It's really just that straightforward. Absolutely. T

Welcome to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this Episode, Dr. Perez, Epidemiologist at Westside Regional Hospital and Deputy Chief Gordon, discuss COVID-19 and important information related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Speaker: Dr. Perez, EpidemiologistHost: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon, PIOProduction: Division Chief Ezra LubowMusic: Oakwood Station - Summer Breeze MemoriesCover Art: The City of PlantationSpeaker 1 (00:00):Hello plantation. Welcome to the city of plantations podcast. I'm dr J formerly with plantation information radio. Thank you for tuning in. We hope the information provided within the episodes of this podcast helped keep you your family and your friends safe during this pandemic. Today we are pleased to have with us Dr. Daniel Perez, a specialist in infectious disease at Westside regional medical center. As an epidemiologist. Dr. Perez spends his days often nights and now of course weekends dealing with infectious diseases. Unquestionably, Dr. Perez is currently overwhelmed in dealing with the Corona virus outbreak. However, he has graciously agreed to spend some time on his day off with us to speak about coven 19 and its impact on plantation residents. So Dr. Perez, first of all, welcome and thank you for joining us. Thank you for having me. You know, and let me, let me start by just thanking you, your staff and all the healthcare providers out there for really putting themselves in harm's way to try and protect the citizens, not just the plantation, but really globally. So let's dive right into this if we can. What we'd like is if you can just kind of give us an overview of what is coven 19, what is coronavirus, what does it mean, what is it all about? Um, you know, what's happening globally around the world and then maybe focusing in on what's happening in your practice and what you're seeing locally.Speaker 2 (01:31):That's a long question there.Speaker 1 (01:33):It's a lot to cover. We can break it down if you wantSpeaker 2 (01:37):I think that, um, you know, it's interesting to see this, but Corona viruses have been here for millions of years. Um, we have, as a matter of fact, a flu flu like illnesses are caused by coronaviruses 10 to 25% of them. And, um, but what's going on right now? It's that this is a novel coronavirus it's a, it's a virus as has never been developed or has not been discovered until this, uh, episode. Um, we've been dealing with, um, epidemics, um, obviously ones, smaller proportions for what we're dealing with. Uh, for many years. I mean, as you recall in, um, 2002, um, we had the SARS epidemic, um, which, um, it only affected a very small, uh, amount of people and a very small amount of that that, um, was a little bit scary because the, uh, the, uh, the fatality rate, and we'll talk a little bit more detail about why was that was 10%, but it was only a very limited amount of tests at that time.Speaker 2 (

Welcome to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this Episode, Mayor Lynn Stoner and Deputy Chief Gordon, discuss the state of affairs within the City of Plantation. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Speaker: Mayor Lynn StonerHost: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon, PIOProduction: Division Chief Ezra LubowMusic: Hall of Receptions - Cercles Nouvelles (licensed through Epidemic Sounds)Cover Art: The City of Plantation

Welcome to the City of Plantation's Podcast. In this Inaugural Episode, Chief Joel Gordon, the PIO for the Plantation Fire Department, explains the course for this Podcast series. This Podcast is aimed at keeping the residents of Plantation informed regarding how the City and its various Departments are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please subscribe to this podcast, as we will be producing new episodes on a regular basis.Host: Deputy Chief Joel Gordon, PIOProduction: Division Chief Ezra LubowMusic: Hall of Receptions - Cercles Nouvelles (licensed through Epidemic Sounds)Cover Art: The City of PlantationTranscription:Hello Plantation residents. My name is Joel Gordon and I'm deputy chief with the Plantation Fire Department, and we're introducing our inaugural city of Plantation Covid 19 podcasts. The purpose of these is to make sure that you, as Plantation residents, remain safe and healthy throughout the entire covid 19 Outbreak. So what are we going to do here? We're gonna be producing these podcasts to make sure that you, as Plantation residents stay informed and get the latest and most accurate information regarding not only the Covid19 Outbreak, but what, we in Plantation, are doing to make sure that you stay safe and healthy. We want to make sure that you are making good decisions based upon accurate and correct information. We're going to do everything we can to provide you with the most accurate information we have available, as well as reducing and eliminating where possible. Any of the rumors that are out there that are not true regarding Covid. How are we going to do this? We're gonna be putting these out on a regular basis, and we're not only going to talk to you, but we're going to get some of the experts out there to speak to you as well. We're going to start with our own Mayor, Lynn Stoner, who's going to give you an overview of the City; what's happening and what is being done citywide to take actions accordingly. We're gonna try and reach out and get hold of an epidemiologist, a person who's responsible for and who treats infectious diseases to make sure that you're getting the most accurate information about the disease progress itself. We're going to speak to both our Police and Fire Chiefs about what they're doing as far as operations go within the City, what we're doing to enforce the executive orders, what we're doing to follow the Governor's directions and what we're doing to respond to your emergency calls. We're also gonna reach out to other city officials that are impacted by the outbreak, including such people as the Parks and Rec Director, the Utilities Director and many of the others who operate and perform functions within the City that impact you during this outbreak. So maybe you want to know how often we're gonna put out these updates. We're gonna put them out as regularly as is appropriate. The first few we're gonna put out right away to make sure that your updated on the latest information. And then as things change and as they progress we’ll be putting out new and complete updates. How can you find out about them? We're gonna put out alerts on all the information that we've been distributing on a daily basis. Remember that we do updates at 10 o'clock, and four. Every day we post updates to our website and to all our social media outlets as well. So if you pay attention to those, if you follow those, you'll know when and where you can tune in for the latest podcasts that are available in the future. We plan to do a number of other things as well as give you the opportunity to ask questions. We're gonna have a program available where you can ask questions off line. You can send your questions to AskCityHall @ Plantation.org or and we will answer them live on one of our podcasts