The KEMA Podcast

Join Paul and Amy as they discuss the current state of Emergency Management in 2020. Discussion points include COVID, tropical weather, wildfires, heat waves, civil unrest, and more. Amy provides a much needed KEMA update and Paul shares a report on where Pennsylvania ranks in major disasters.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMACON 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19. We will see you for KEMACON 2021 next year.The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for a discussion on how the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted Emergency Management worldwide. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 25-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for the latest PEMA news, KEMA updates and other Emergency Management related discussions. This week's main discussion point is, How effective is Twitter during a disaster. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 25-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea on Twitteremail - conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for a very in-depth discussion about the Wuhan Coronavirus, the Puerto Rico supply debacle and much much more. #WuhanCoronaVirus #Wuhan #WuhanOutbreak #2019nCoVThe Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Paul & Amy close out 2019 on Christmas Eve with a special episode tracking Santa and an in-depth discussion about FEMA's National Emergency Training Center & EMI. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

The hosts are back from a much-needed break after KEMACon2019. Today they discuss the text to 911 system and Paul's first trip to FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Paul and Amy say goodbye to KEMACon2019 and discuss KEMACon2020. A special thank you to everyone that stopped to talk with us and interview for the show. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Bob Gerlach finally takes a break to sit down with Paul and Amy and give some behind the scenes discussions of this year's KEMA Conference. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Molly Dougherty from PEMA and Pat Schull safety security and risk director from downtown Harrisburg private sector discuss their roles in emergency management and working together to build partnerships.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief/EMA Chief Matt Brown and Deputy Chief Steve Imbarlina stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth to chat with Paul and Amy about Allegheny County Emergency Services, their new facility, and their experience at KEMACon2019.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The Somerset County & Bedford County EMA Directors sit down with Paul and Amy and discuss EMA.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The Deputy Superintendent from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute Michael Sharon stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth after delivering his Keynote address to discuss all things FEMA, EMI, and IS courses.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The day 2 update for KEMACon2019.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Montgomery County Community Outreach Coordinator Tim Elbertson stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth to discuss the Virtual Operations Support Team (VOST). The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Fred McMullen from the NWS Pittsburgh Office and Matt Steinbugl from the NWS Office in State College stopped by the KEMA Podcast Booth to discuss how the NWS works with Emergency Management. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Dave Bjorkman from the Pennsylvania College of Technology stopped by the KEMA podcast booth to discuss the Emergency Management program that is available from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Paul and Amy are live at The Blair County Convention Center for #KEMACon2019. Their first episode covers important information that all conference attendees need to know.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Amy and Paul discuss the PG&E mitigation strategy to shut off the power grid to 500,000 residents in California, the upcoming KEMA conference, and PEMA's strategy to prepare Pennsylvania residents for this year's winter weather. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Amy graduated from FEMA's Master PIO program and gives details about her final week at EMI. The hosts also discuss October's preparedness tips from ready.gov and Amy gives some last-minute​ important information about the KEMA Conference.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastEMAIL YOUR KEMA BOARD NOMINATION FORMS to: dbjorkman@saviorassociates.comListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com​​

Today Paul and Amy discuss the PEMA Damage Assessment levels, the new Facebook alert tool that is coming for all Government agencies by the end of the year and Amy gives an update from the KEMA Board Meeting yesterday in Altoona, Pa.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

In Episode 23, Paul and Amy discuss the social media hot topic of the best way to help disaster victims and more discussion on National Preparedness Month.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Meteorologist and CEM Josh Gelman joins Paul for a discussion about the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian that is expected to make U.S. landfall sometime this week. FEMA's National Preparedness Month is also discussed.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastToday's Guest co-host - Josh Gelman @jmgelman on twitterListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Emergency Management Planner, Ashley Morris joins the show all the way from South Central Texas to discuss her love of Emergency Management and all things weather. Paul and Amy discuss an Emergency Management news story that is very concerning.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.orgToday's Guest - Ashley Morris @MissAshes92 on TwitterOther Twitter handles mentioned in​ today's episode:National Night Out - @OfficialNNOI See Change - @iseechange#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Melissa Lavery from the City of Ottawa Office of Emergency Management​ joins the show to talk about the differences between Canadian Emergency Management and United States Emergency Management. Paul and Amy have a lively discussion​ about the Emergency Alert System.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.orgToday's Guest - Melissa Lavery @lavery_melissa on Twitter#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Dr. Samantha Montano joins the show today to talk about disasters that are not so natural, myths about flooding and much more. Paul and Amy discuss the heatwave​ along with a special FEMA invitation. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.orgToday's Guest - Dr. Samantha Montano @Sami_Montano#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Resilience advisor, disaster management advisor, ​and asteroid impact expert, Debbie Lewis joins the show from the Channel Islands to talk about a type of disaster that we may not be thinking about. Paul and Amy discuss the heatwave​ that will be impacting millions nationwide as well as a brief re-cap on Hurricane Barry.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.orgToday's Guest​ - Debbie Lewis @debbieaxiom on TwitterFeatured website - asteroidday.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Jenny Novak, CEM from CalOES joins the show today from Long Beach, Ca to discuss life as an emergency manager in California. Paul and Amy discuss the Amazon Disaster Response Team and other emergency management related topics.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastToday's Guest - Jenny Novak @MsJennyNovak on TwitterShow Sponsor - AlertsUSA.com listen to today's episode for your special discount code to save 25% on their annual subscriptionListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

In this episode, Kelly McKinney, the former Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Office of Emergency Management and Author of "Moment of Truth" joins us for a very in-depth​ discussion about 9/11 and Emergency Management. Paul and Amy discuss everything KEMA Conference and Earthquake information for Pennsylvania.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastShow Sponsor: AlertsUSA.com and enter the special promo code mentioned in this episode to save 25% on their annual alert package.Follow Kelly McKinney on Twitter: @kellymnycPurchase "Moment of Truth" here: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Truth-Nature-Catastrophes-Prepare/dp/168261591X/ref=nodl_Listen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Amy and White Oak Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Jones join Paul in the podcast studio for today's​ discussion about Emergency Management in Europe and how it compares to the USA, The PEMA Post Disaster Checklist, and more. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019CALL TO ACTION - Please email your EMA or OEM logo to Amy to be included in the KEMA Conference Slide Sho: conference@kema-pa.orgThe KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Paul and Amy discuss the refinery fire in Philadelphia, the KEMA Mentorship​ program, important announcements for the KEMA Conference and much more.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastDiscussion Topic for today's​ episode - Consider purchasing flood insurance to help prepare for hurricane and flash flood season. www.floodsmart.govListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Episode 13 and Paul & Amy welcome the North Huntingdon EMC Gene Komondor to the show to discuss FEMA's THIRA process, this week in Emergency Management News, a new podcast sponsor and much more. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationFor more info on the KEMA Mentorship Committee please email Liz Hess: ehess@deltaone.comKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.Show sponsor - AlertsUSA visit them online and be sure and listen to the show to get your special discount code: www.AlertsUSA.com*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Join Paul and Amy for a discussion on the PA State Animal Response Team, Governor Wolfe's Restore Pennsylvania initiative, and National Night Out.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Join Paul and Amy for a special Friday night episode of The KEMA Podcast. This week they discuss the intense severe weather week that was experienced all across the Commonwealth. Today's discussion points are, "What's in your digital go bag?"The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Today our hosts discuss Leadership in Emergency Management, KEMA updates, current emergency management news and severe weather. Listen in to the discussion.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

KEMA Updates, Conference updates, the epic discussion we promised you from last week - "Are community fire sirens still effective?" and our favorite Emergency Management groups to join on Social Media. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Today the KEMA President, Roy Shipley, joins the show. Paul and Amy discuss the 911 dispatcher re-classification movement, an exciting KEMA announcement and this week in Emergency Management news.Show Notes:-Intro- Interview with KEMA President, Roy Shipley- This week in Emergency Management News- 911 dispatcher re-classification discussion- G-290 discussion- Exciting KEMA announcement- Closing music, closing question "How do you promote Emergency Management during community events?"KEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management Association#KEMAPodcast#KEMACon2019KEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa

Join Paul & Amy as they discuss this week's Emergency Management News, large scale tabletop exercises and some very exciting KEMA news.KEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!KEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, PaFor information or to appear on the show, contact Amy Amer: aamer@chesco.org

Amy is currently in Emmitsburg, MD at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute for her Master PIO course. Join us for another special mid-week episode as Amy tells us all about EMI, both hosts discuss current Emergency Management News, favorite apps for emergency Management and more.KEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, PaContact Amy - aamer@chesco.orgFEMA Emergency Management Institutehttps://training.fema.gov/emi.aspx

Join Paul and Amy for this week's episode as they discuss current Emergency Management news, a sneak peak of the conference class offerings and a nifty online tool to incorporate into your community emergency plan.KEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa

Ways to engage the community on social media is tonight's topic for this special mid-week episode.KEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management Association

Today CEM/Meteorologist Josh Gelman joins Paul & Amy to discuss current Emergency Management News from around the Commonwealth, CEM requirements and a whole lot more. KEMA - www.kema-pa.orgKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFind KEMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedInKEMA Conference October 27-29Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, Pa

It's Episode 2 of The KEMA Podcast. Today, Amy and Paul discuss some Emergency Management news around Pennsylvania and some more important KEMA Conference information.Find us online:www.kema-pa.comSocial Media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @KeystoneEMA & @KEMAConferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationAmy Amer -aamer@chesco.orgTo sponsor a basket for the 2019 KEMA Conference please contact:Shannon Evans - Evans.shanm@gmail.comThe 2019 KEMA Conference October 27-29Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, Pa.#KEMACon2019

Welcome to the first episode of The KEMA Podcast. The Emergency Management Podcast for KEMA Members by KEMA Members. Join hosts Paul Falavolito & Amy Amer for the inaugural episode as they talk KEMA, the KEMA Conference and what they have planned for the future of The KEMA Podcast.www.kema-pa.comwww.kemaconference.comFacebook - Keystone Emergency Management Agency & KEMA ConferenceTwitter - Keystone Emergency Management Agency & KEMA ConferenceContact Amy - aamer@chesco.org