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Tehran said its strikes on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait were a response to a seventh consecutive night of US air attacks.Also in the programme: we speak to Canada's Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience as smoke from hundreds of wildfires spreads across North America; and we ask how English and French footballers are trying to motivate themselves for the World Cup third place play-off(Photo: Picture of a US military logo. Credit: Getty)
Wildfire evacuations can spike with a moment's notice, but is this country equipped to handle it? Federal Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski responds to accusations that Ontario and Ottawa failed some communities hit by fires this week, and attacks from U.S. lawmakers who say Canada isn't doing enough to stop wildfire smoke.Plus, the prime minister has struck a deal with the Trump administration to open up the Gordie Howe Bridge — at the cost of a toll-sharing arrangement that remain murky. Is this another example of the Carney government dropping its elbows? Hill watchers Shannon Proudfoot and Paul Wells weigh in on that, plus the infighting splitting the Conservative party.And, Canada relies heavily on fruits and veggies from warmer countries to feed itself, but big leaps in tech are promising year-round ways to grow it at home instead. Can Canada afford the price — or the electricity? House producer Derek Vanderwyk heads to a farm sealed inside a metal box and hears about technology that could let plants tell humans when they need light and water. Then, entrepreneur Jon Lomow makes his pitch for Canada to grow nearly all of what we eat.This episode features the voices of:Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community ResiliencePaul Wells, author and podcasterShannon Proudfoot, feature writer for The Globe and MailAlida Burke, co-founder and CFO of GrowcerCorey Ellis, co-founder and CEO of GrowcerLenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser ValleyRichard Lee, executive director of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable GrowersLesley Campbell, professor of plant biology at Toronto Metropolitan UniversityJon Lomow, co-founder of Fieldless Farms
Emergency management is investigating why the Civil Defence website crashed after last night's earthquake when people needed information and advice. The quake north of Te Anau was initially recorded as magnitude 6.3 but was later revised to 5.9. A tsunami warning and evacuation order was issued by NEMA but was downgraded about half an hour later. Emergency Management Minister, Mark Mitchell spoke to Lisa Owen.
In this episode of North Port Living, we're joined by North Port Fire Rescue EMS Division Chief Nick Satterly and North Port Deputy Emergency Manager Mike Nevarez to talk about heat safety. We'll be discussing all the hot topics with it being the middle of summer, including the types of heat illness, how to prevent heat illness, weather resources for you to bookmark and more. Further resources:NorthPortFL.gov/HeatSafetyNorth Port Hazards We FaceNational Weather Service HeatRisk
Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Eric Kennedy, Associate Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management at York University about Wildfire smoke persists in Toronto, conditions may improve Friday: Environment Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Rob Fai spoke to Eric Kennedy, Associate Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management at York University about Wildfire smoke persists in Toronto, conditions may improve Friday: Environment Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees in parts of Ireland today amidst the current yellow heat warning. Is Ireland is prepared if this heat becomes a more regular event. Jonathan asked Keith Leonard the Head of National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management.
Update: Per the Wilson County Office of Emergency Management: Residents of Wilson County who feel they may be in danger from flooding are advised to voluntarily evacuate at this time or any time during this flood event. The Wilson County Office of Emergency Management has announced an emergency alert regarding flooding in the wake of the heavy rain this week. A potential exists for flash flooding along the San Antonio River, Cibolo Creek, and other low-lying areas in Wilson County through Saturday, July 18. The flood threat could impact areas from Elmendorf to Floresville and Falls City, and... Article Link
Temperatures could reach up to 30 degrees in parts of Ireland today amidst the current yellow heat warning. Is Ireland is prepared if this heat becomes a more regular event. Jonathan asked Keith Leonard the Head of National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management.
During the Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 edition of "KRDO's Afternoon News", Chris Moyer talked with Andrew Nutbohm, the Director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, about thunderstorm and lightning safety in the Pikes Peak Region.
During the Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 edition of "KRDO's Afternoon News", Chris Moyer talked with Andrew Nutbohm, the Director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, about thunderstorm and lightning safety in the Pikes Peak Region.
This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about hydrology. Tonight's episode examines the devastating 1997 Red River Flood. Joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain is from Devils Lake, North Dakota. She is the Service Hydrologist at NWS Grand Forks, and is a twenty-year veteran in Federal service. Amanda Lee, welcome to WeatherBrains! Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Senior Hydrologist at NWS North Central RFC (River Forecast Center) in Chanhassen, Minnesota. A Syracuse native, he joined the US Air Force as a weather officer, then earned his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. He's spent over 15 years at the RFC (River Forecast Center). Justin Palmer, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Third Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a retired National Weather Service senior meteorologist technician, the former Data Acquisition Program Manager of the Grand Forks National Weather Service office. Mark attended North Dakota State University in Fargo during the late 80s into the early 90s, working with former state climatologist Dr John Enz. Mark Retired in November of 2014 after 40 1/2 years of combined federal and military service. Mark is currently 3:00 to 6:00 PM afternoon host on KNOX Radio in Grand Forks ND, and has been associated with latent broadcasting since 2016. Mark also operates Home On The Prairie Weather LLC, providing agricultural climate forecasts and other related information to agricultural and civic groups. Mark Ewens, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Amanda's background in meteorology (10:00) Working as a Service Hydrologist: What do they do? (12:00) What is a River Forecast Center (RFC)? (17:30) What is CHPS? (Community Hydrologic Prediction System) (28:00) Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) Data Set Hydrology Section (31:30) Advantages of being a Service Hydrologist concerning shift work (39:30) How accurate is Hydro modeling, and what factors are involved? (42:00) Snow cores: The Basics (45:00) Snow pack in the Dakotas: How long does it last, and how thick does it get? (55:30) Meteorological background of 1997 Red River Flood event (58:30) 1997 Red River Flood's public and Emergency Management response (01:01:30) Disinformation found online regarding river flooding (01:12:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:21:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1069: KNOX News Radio Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Amanda Lee - "A River Runs North (Managing an International River)" by Gene Krenz and Jay Leitch Amanda Lee - "Red River Rising: The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City" by Ashley Shelby Justin Palmer - USGS Endangered, Discontinued and Rescued Streamgages Mapper Mark Ewens - NDAWN - North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network James Aydelott - Footage near Tulliby Lake in central Alberta, Canada Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - An ethical analysis of hydrometeorological prediction and decision making: The case of the 1997 Red River flood John Gordon - LIT/LZK back online with upper air launches Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Gulf Coast Weather The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
President Xi Jinping urged all-out search and rescue efforts, proper handling of the aftermath and consoling the families of the victims after a fire on Thursday resulted in heavy casualties at a footwear factory in Jinjiang, a county-level city in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province.本周四，我国华东福建省泉州市下辖县级市晋江市一家制鞋厂发生火灾，造成重大人员伤亡。中共中央总书记、国家主席习近平作出重要指示，要求全力开展人员搜救、妥善做好善后处置工作，并安抚遇难者家属。Xi said in an instruction that the cause of the accident should be identified as soon as possible and those responsible for it held seriously accountable.习近平在指示中指出，要尽快查明事故原因，对相关责任人严肃追责问责。The fire broke out around noon at the factory located in Jiangtou village in Jinjiang's Chendai township, with many people feared trapped. As of press time, at least 28 people were confirmed dead.火灾于当日中午时分发生在晋江市陈埭镇江头村这家制鞋厂，事发时有多人被困。截至发稿，事故已确认造成至少28人遇难。Noting that a number of major workplace safety accidents have occurred in China since the beginning of the year, Xi said that authorities across the country should draw important lessons from the factory blaze and better coordinate development and safety.习近平强调，今年以来国内已发生多起重大生产安全事故，各地各部门要深刻汲取此次厂房火灾事故的惨痛教训，更好统筹发展和安全。He emphasized the need to remain vigilant at all times regarding workplace safety, conduct in-depth checks and rectification of all types of risks and hidden dangers, and ensure that workplace safety measures are implemented in a firm and meticulous manner.他着重指出，安全生产须臾不可放松，必须深入排查整治各类安全风险隐患，以严实举措把安全生产各项要求落到实处。Efforts should be made to resolutely prevent major and serious accidents and effectively safeguard people's lives and property, Xi said.习近平要求，坚决防范遏制重特大安全事故，切实保障人民群众生命财产安全。Premier Li Qiang also made an instruction, calling for all-out efforts to organize search and rescue work, properly handle the aftermath of the fire, prevent secondary accidents, investigate the cause of the fire as soon as possible and hold those responsible accountable in accordance with the law.国务院总理李强同步作出批示，要求全力以赴组织搜救，妥善处置火灾善后工作，严防次生事故发生，尽快查清起火缘由，依法追究相关人员责任。Li said the Office of the Work Safety Committee of the State Council, China's Cabinet, should further guide and urge local authorities to strengthen bottom line thinking and worst-case scenario thinking, comprehensively investigate workplace safety risks and hidden dangers, and ensure that responsibilities and measures are fully implemented to prevent major and serious accidents.李强提出，国务院安委会办公室要进一步指导督促各地牢固树立底线思维、极限思维，全面排查整治生产安全风险隐患，压紧压实各方责任、落细落实防控举措，严防重特大事故发生。Following the instructions, the Ministry of Emergency Management sent a working group to the site of the factory fire to provide guidance. Fujian has also mobilized forces to spare no effort in treating the injured and handling on-site response. Local fire and rescue teams have deployed more than 500 personnel.遵照相关指示要求，应急管理部已派出工作组赶赴火灾现场指导处置。福建省同步调集各方力量，全力救治伤员、开展现场救援，当地消防救援队伍共投入500余名救援人员。People in charge of the footwear factory have been taken into custody and the company's accounts frozen.涉事制鞋厂相关负责人已被警方控制，企业账户已依法冻结。A firefighter at the scene told China Central Television that while the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, a preliminary assessment indicates that it started in a workshop on the first floor of the factory.现场一名消防员向中央电视台记者介绍，火灾具体起火原因仍在调查中，初步研判起火点位于厂房一楼车间。Raw materials piled up on the stairs of the factory slowed down firefighting efforts and hampered rescue operations, the firefighter said.该消防员表示，厂房楼梯间堆放大量生产原料，阻碍灭火推进，大幅增加救援难度。casualty /ˈkæʒuəlti/伤亡人员；遇难者rectification /ˌrektɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/整改，整治，纠正aftermath /ˈɑːftəmæθ/（事故、灾难的）善后，余波accountability /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/追责，问责；负有责任secondary /ˈsekəndri/次生的，继发的secondary accidents次生事故rectify /ˈrektɪfaɪ/整改，排查整治，纠正
Heavy rain and powerful winds brought on by Typhoon Maysak continued to batter large parts of China on Tuesday as a super typhoon, Bavi, moved toward southeastern China and is expected to make landfall over the weekend, prompting authorities to upgrade alerts and dispatch emergency aid.周二，台风美莎克带来的强降雨与大风持续侵袭我国大片区域；与此同时，超强台风巴威正向我国东南沿海移动，预计周末登陆，各地政府随即提升预警等级、调拨应急救援物资。Meteorologists said on Tuesday morning that Maysak, which made landfall in the southern island province of Hainan on Friday, would continue to sweep across large parts of southern and eastern China, with rainfall of up to 260 millimeters forecast in parts of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.气象专家周二上午表示，上周五登陆海南的台风美莎克将继续横扫我国华南、华东多地，广西壮族自治区局部地区预计降雨量最高可达260毫米。The heavy rainfall in Guangxi — where four flood-related deaths were reported as of Tuesday morning — is expected to weaken on Wednesday.截至周二上午，广西已有四人因洪涝遇难，当地强降雨预计周三逐步减弱。"Thunderstorms and strong winds reaching force 10 are also forecast in parts of Anhui and Jiangsu provinces, with gusts of up to force 13 and the possibility of tornadoes," the National Meteorological Center said as it renewed an orange alert for heavy rain and a yellow alert for severe convective weather on Tuesday morning.国家气象中心周二上午持续发布暴雨橙色预警、强对流天气黄色预警：安徽、江苏部分地区将出现雷暴与10级大风，阵风可达13级，局部或有龙卷风。China is also bracing for the approach of Super Typhoon Bavi, which has a maximum sustained wind speed of 55 meters per second near its center. The storm is expected to reach the waters off southeastern China around Friday before making landfall in the coastal areas of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall to large parts of eastern, central and northern China.我国同时严阵以待超强台风巴威，其中心附近最大持续风速达55米每秒。该台风预计周五前后抵达我国东南近海，周末登陆浙闽沿海，将给华东、华中、华北大范围地区带去强降雨。The Ministry of Water Resources said that between Monday and Tuesday afternoon, water levels in 62 rivers across the country had exceeded warning levels, with most of the affected rivers located in southern China.水利部通报，周一至周二下午，全国62条河流水位超警戒，受灾河流多集中在华南地区。On Monday, the ministry upgraded Guangxi's flood-control emergency response from Level III to Level II, the second highest in China's four-tier system.周一，水利部将广西防汛应急响应由三级提升至二级，二级为我国四级应急体系中的第二高等级。The Ministry of Emergency Management, on the same day, raised the national geological disaster emergency response for Guangxi from Level IV to Level III.同日，应急管理部将广西地质灾害国家应急响应由四级提升至三级。The National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday that it had allocated 100 million yuan ($13.8 million) to support post-disaster recovery in the region. The funds are geared toward the restoration of damaged transportation and water infrastructure, as well as public service facilities, including schools and hospitals.国家发改委周一表示，已拨付1亿元专项资金用于当地灾后重建，资金将用于修复损毁交通、水利设施，以及学校、医院等公共服务配套。Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management allocated 160 million yuan to support flood relief and geological disaster response efforts in Guangxi and the provinces of Hunan, Liaoning, Jilin, Anhui and Shandong.与此同时，财政部、应急管理部下达1.6亿元资金，用于广西、湖南、辽宁、吉林、安徽、山东等地防汛救灾与地质灾害防治工作。Central government authorities have also dispatched 150,000 relief items, including tents, folding beds, quilts, summer clothing and family emergency kits, to support the evacuation, relocation and basic living needs of affected residents.中央有关部门调拨15万件救灾物资，含帐篷、折叠床、被褥、夏装、家庭应急包等，保障受灾群众转移安置与基本生活所需。The Red Cross Society of China said on Tuesday that it plans to dispatch 5,000 emergency family kits containing daily necessities to aid displaced households in Hengzhou, Guangxi.中国红十字会周二表示，计划调拨5000份内含生活用品的家庭应急包，支援广西横州市受灾转移群众。batter /ˈbætə(r)/连续猛击；重创meteorologist /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/气象学家gust /ɡʌst/一阵狂风，阵风allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/划拨，分配（资金、物资）infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/基础设施evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃn/疏散，撤离
China heightened emergency response efforts in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Monday after Typhoon Maysak triggered severe flooding, causing multiple reservoirs to overflow or breach as persistent heavy rainfall was forecast through Tuesday in some areas.台风美莎克引发严重洪涝，多地水库漫坝、溃坝，且部分地区预计周二前持续强降雨，广西壮族自治区于周一提升应急响应等级。Authorities in Nanning, the regional capital, raised the city's flood-control emergency response from Level III to Level I, the highest level, after Liulan and Yunbiao reservoirs in Hengzhou, a county-level city under Nanning, experienced overtopping and dam breaches on Monday morning. The Liuwang Reservoir in neighboring Binyang county also overflowed, according to the Nanning Emergency Management Committee.省会南宁市应急管理局通报，周一上午，代管县级市横州市六兰水库、云表水库发生漫坝、溃坝险情，相邻宾阳县六旺水库也出现漫溢，南宁市防汛应急响应随即由三级提升至最高一级。Local authorities organized the evacuation of residents in affected areas and dispatched teams to reinforce reservoirs and assess damage.当地政府组织受灾群众转移避险，派遣队伍赶赴水库加固堤坝、开展灾情核查工作。Lei Shuiping, who lives about a kilometer downstream from the Liulan Reservoir, said she received a government alert on Sunday evening advising residents to move to higher ground and prepare daily necessities. By Monday morning, floodwater had submerged the first floor of her home.家住六兰水库下游约一公里处的雷水平表示，周日晚间她收到政府预警通知，提示居民转移至高处并备好生活物资。周一一早，洪水已经淹没她家一楼。"We have sufficient daily supplies, so we're not too worried," she said, adding that electricity remained cut off and residents were informed that power would be restored on Tuesday.她说：“生活物资储备充足，我们并不十分担心。目前电力仍处于中断状态，官方通知称周二恢复供电。”The storm brought torrential rain to central and southern Guangxi between Saturday and Monday morning, pushing water levels in 53 rivers above warning thresholds, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.水利部消息，周六至周一上午，该台风给广西中南部带来特大暴雨，境内 53 条河流水位超警戒。Although Maysak has weakened into a tropical depression, the China Meteorological Administration said its lingering circulation, combined with the southwest monsoon, will continue to bring heavy rainfall to parts of southern and eastern China through Tuesday before gradually weakening.中央气象台表示，尽管美莎克已减弱为热带低压，但其残余环流叠加西南季风水汽输送，周二前仍将持续给我国华南、华东部分地区带来强降雨，之后降雨强度才会逐步减弱。In light of increasing flood risks, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised its emergency response for Guangxi from Level III to Level II on Monday. The Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a national working group to the region and deployed two Wing Loong unmanned aerial vehicles to support rescue operations and restore emergency communications in affected areas.鉴于防汛风险持续攀升，国家防汛抗旱总指挥部周一将广西防汛应急响应提升至二级。应急管理部派出国家级工作组赴桂，并调派两架翼龙无人机驰援灾区救援、抢修应急通信。The central government has also allocated 100 million yuan ($14.7 million) to support emergency recovery efforts in the region. The funding will be used to restore damaged roads, water conservancy facilities, schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure as quickly as possible.中央财政紧急拨付 1 亿元救灾资金，用于快速抢修受损道路、水利设施、学校、医院等各类公共基础设施，开展灾后应急恢复工作。Rescue forces continued to arrive in disaster-hit areas. China Anneng Construction Group mobilized 350 professional rescuers, including hydrological and geological experts, along with 130 sets of specialized equipment for communications, road clearance and drainage operations.多支救援力量持续奔赴灾区。中国安能集团调集 350 名专业救援人员，包含水文、地质专家，配套 130 台套通信、清障、排涝专用设备。The Ministry of Emergency Management also deployed 1,372 firefighters with 270 vehicles and 140 boats, while the People's Armed Police Force and other rescue teams continued evacuating residents and delivering relief supplies to affected communities.应急管理部调派 1372 名消防救援人员、270 台救援车辆、140 艘救援舟艇；武警部队及各类救援队伍不间断转移群众，向受灾村镇运送救灾物资。Meteorologists warned that flood risks were unlikely to ease immediately despite Maysak weakening into a tropical depression, as its lingering circulation continued to fuel heavy rainfall.气象专家提醒，虽然美莎克减弱为热带低压，但残余环流持续制造强降雨，洪涝风险不会快速消退。Ye Menglong, a meteorological expert, said the storm weakened only gradually after making landfall while maintaining a relatively intact circulation. Combined with continuous moisture transport from the southwest monsoon, the system has produced widespread, persistent and intense rainfall across parts of South China, with several areas in Guangxi recording their highest daily rainfall on record for July.气象专家叶梦龙介绍，台风登陆后缓慢减弱，环流结构保存完整，叠加西南季风持续输送水汽，致使华南多地出现大范围持续性强降雨，广西多个站点七月单日降雨量突破历史极值。reservoir /ˈrezəvwɑː(r)/n. 水库；蓄水池evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃn/n. 疏散，转移避险torrential /təˈrenʃl/adj. 猛烈的；倾泻的infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/n. 基础设施
A meeting for Wilson County Emergency Management volunteers will take place on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. in the county's Emergency Operations Center, 802 10th St. (U.S. 181) in Floresville. Anyone interested in helping the local community as an emergency volunteer in the county is encouraged to attend the meeting. Learn about community sheltering plans and upcoming emergency training and related events, and take a look at the new building. No experience is required to volunteer. For more information, call 830-393-8503. Article Link
Send us Fan MailThis episode features Dr. Dustin Calhoun, Scott Williams, Steve Lester and John Vance.About our guest: Dr. Dustin J. Calhoun, MD, FAEMS is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Director of the Division of Emergency Medical Services at the University of Cincinnati. A board-certified emergency physician and EMS physician, he practices at UC Medical Center and West Chester Hospital. Dr. Calhoun serves as the Medical Director for the Springdale Fire Department and the Cincinnati Fire Department and provides medical direction for numerous other fire, EMS, law enforcement, and special operations agencies throughout the Cincinnati region, including airport fire-rescue, SWAT teams, and multiple suburban fire departments. He is also a flight physician with Air Care and Mobile Care and serves as Medical Director for Emergency Management at UC Health. Nationally recognized for his expertise in prehospital emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, and tactical EMS, Dr. Calhoun is a frequent instructor and speaker on EMS leadership, special operations medicine, and emergency response. We break down how Cyanokit (hydroxycobalamin) fits into fireground care when smoke inhalation includes the toxic twin threat of hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide. We focus on patient selection, rapid delivery to the front yard, and the practical steps that help incident commanders, EMS crews, and hospitals work from the same playbook.• what Cyanokit is and why older cyanide antidotes were risky with carbon monoxide exposure• where hydrogen cyanide comes from in structure fires, smoldering, and overhaul plus dermal absorption risks• why time to administration matters, especially for altered mental status and fireground cardiac arrest• how departments deploy kits on district cars, battalion chiefs, engines, and ALS rescues to reduce delays• real incidents and outcomes, including pediatric rescues and lessons when kits are limited• IV and IO administration considerations, including push-pull delivery and flushing the line• what the incident commander does to stage medical resources and get the kit to the patient fast• what information helps the emergency department when there is no rapid cyanide test• balanced use, costs, side effects, and why training should prevent wasting kits• training approaches, trainer kits, and restock plans that keep programs sustainableOrder the 3rd Edition of Fire Command here: https://bshifter.myshopify.com/products/new-fire-command-3rd-editionFor Waldorf University Blue Card credit and discounts: https://www.waldorf.edu/blue-card/For free command and leadership support, check out bshifter.comSign up for the B Shifter Buckslip, our free weekly newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/fmgs92N/BuckslipShop B Shifter here: https://bshifter.myshopify.comShare this podcast with your friends, and don't forget to like and subscribe!
Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this insightful interview, Ted Czech, a former reporter turned public information officer, reflects on the state of American media, its challenges, and how trust can be rebuilt. He shares his journey, the systemic issues plaguing journalism, and practical advice for both journalists and PIOs.Ted's BIO: Ted Czech spent 25 years as a crime and emergency journalist for newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Currently, he serves as the Public Information Officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management and York County 911. In 2024, Ted published his first book, Saving the Beast: A recovering reporter reflects on America's broken media and how to fix it, and is now toiling over his second, a retrospective of his chaotic career as a reporter.Ted's LinkedInLink to Ted's Book Saving the Beast Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, outlines the safety advice issued ahead of the warm weather forecast.
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Send us Fan MailWe talk with Mark Christie, Director of Cuyahoga County's Office of Emergency Management, about severe weather in Northeast Ohio, damage assessments, and how recovery decisions get made fast.Mark gives some tips on preparing for hazards during thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter storms, and flooding that hits both rivers and basements, with info on ReadyNotify and the federal IPAWS system and a simple preparedness plan you can follow before the next storm hits.
Ben Rodgers sits down with Warren County EMA Director/Chief of Staff & Tourism Jason Hillis to discuss his many roles serving his community. Hillis shares updates to the Warren Co. Emergency System, while also highlighting his work to help improve the county. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1
As he prepares to retire, Chief Jay Cullinan looks back on a career in public safety and his years leading Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. The chief discusses how the county has grown, and how fire and rescue continues to meet needs.
More bad weather is headed to Chicago while the city is still recovering from Wednesday night's storm. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications says it received 323 calls to 3-1-1 about traffic signals out and 4,857 calls about downed trees or branches by 10am Thursday.
More bad weather is headed to Chicago while the city is still recovering from Wednesday night's storm. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications says it received 323 calls to 3-1-1 about traffic signals out and 4,857 calls about downed trees or branches by 10am Thursday.
More bad weather is headed to Chicago while the city is still recovering from Wednesday night's storm. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications says it received 323 calls to 3-1-1 about traffic signals out and 4,857 calls about downed trees or branches by 10am Thursday.
This episode examines various depictions of emergency management in Hollywood movies and asks what the consequences are of inaccurate portrayals. Guest Biographies Heather Marshall is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operations. Sydney Stewart is an expert in emergency management and homeland security, specializing in large-scale incident planning and response and resilience of critical community lifeline networks and infrastructure systems. Further Reading House of Dynamite Trailer Twister (1996) Trailer DON'T LOOK UP trailer
Commander CKMoore, Planning Section Chief of Hillsborough County's Office of Emergency Management, joins host Steve Vancore to share hard-won insights from a career spanning 27 years in the Coast Guard and three years with Hillsborough County. CK walks through what makes tabletop exercises truly effective, emphasizing the importance of bringing the right stakeholders together and using realistic scenarios that genuinely test emergency plans.The conversation covers Hillsborough County's experience with Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, and how each storm exposed new challenges that drove improvements. CK also discusses technological innovations, including roboticdrain inspection systems and strategies for balancing emergency response with routine maintenance.
We talk with Darrick Hesson, the director of the Office of Coordination and Emergency Management for New Orleans, about their preparation and what people in the city who live or work in the city need to know.
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Photo: U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola addresses a crowd during a meet and greet in Petersburg on May 26, 2026. Peltola is running for U.S. Senate. (Taylor Heckart/KFSK) Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) visited Petersburg, Alaska Tuesday in her campaign to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Peltola addressed a group of more than fifty people at Petersburg's Alaska Native Brotherhood John Hanson Sr. Hall as part of a one-hour meet and greet. She encouraged residents to get out and vote this year. “So many of the things that we are working on in Alaska just become political footballs for people in the lower 48 or some administration, and we’re better than that. We’re bigger than that. We are going to put our foot down and not be used as a political football.” During her speech, Peltola emphasized supporting elders, children, and addressing affordability. Peltola's campaign told KFSK she was not available for questions from local media during her visit. Local assembly member James Valentine says Peltola made time to talk to local leaders about a wide range of issues before the event. Valentine says he spoke with her about outmigration in the region. “Me, as a younger assembly member and a young, I guess, community leader, I asked her, and just more of stating, just my concerns about the younger generation retention in Southeast Alaska, and then she’s from Western Alaska, and I know she feels the same way.” That same day, Peltola also hosted a meet and greet in Wrangell, Alaska on a neighboring island. This week, she visited other Southeast Alaska communities including Ketchikan and Sitka – and she will be in Haines on Friday. The Senate primary takes place in August, and the general election is in November. This story was provided by KFSK's Taylor Heckart. An aerial view of the Yukon River as it breaks up downstream of Beaver, Alaska on May 10, 2026. (Courtesy U.S. National Weather Service Alaska) The thick winter ice of the Yukon River has washed out to the Bering Sea, signaling the end of breakup season on the Yukon Delta. Last week, communities along the Yukon River experienced ice jam related flooding. For some, it was among the most severe breakup impacts in recent memory. The communities of Holy Cross and Pilot Station saw water enter homes and in some cases, cover airport runways, but as of Tuesday evening, significant ice jams close to the mouth of the Yukon gave way and the water began to recede. Mike Ottenweller is a meteorologist with the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center. He has been part of the River Watch team doing daily aerial surveys, tracking the Yukon River's breakup. “We watched the very last little bit of the ice run that was at one point 40 miles long, and maybe even if you go back a couple weeks, 90 miles long at some points, but we watched that clear out to the coastal areas and past those last villages and making its way out to the Bering Sea.” Overall, he says this year's Yukon River breakup trended toward dynamic and was about five days later than average, which was expected coming out of this year's frigid winter. Laura Havameister with the State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management says though the flooding is receding, the recovery process is still ongoing. She points to Alukanuk, which experienced flooding on some roadways. “We could not make it into town, unfortunately, just because of that flooding. So we’re working with the city manager and with the SAR team to really understand those, those inundation areas.” From shuttling the team from the airstrip to providing on-the-ground updates, Havameister with the state says the community aspect of the operation is a powerful one. The team concluded their aerial surveys for the 2026 Yukon River breakup on Tuesday. This story was provided by KYUK's Samantha Watson. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, May 29, 2026 — The Menu: Dawn Butterfly Café, camas restoration, and the Indigenous food pyramid
What happens when fear stops being something to avoid and becomes something you learn from? I sit down with futurist designer and Purple Compass founder Donna Dupont for a thoughtful conversation about strategic foresight, resilience, change, and the patterns that shape our future. Donna shares how her experiences in healthcare, public policy, and emergency management during the SARS crisis pushed her toward futures thinking and helping organizations prepare for uncertainty before disruption strikes. Together, we explore why people resist change, how fear can either limit or guide us, and why curiosity may be one of the most important skills we can develop. You will hear insights on business continuity, leadership, personal growth, future thinking, and how intentional choices can help all of us create a more unstoppable future. Highlights: 05:02 - Discover how working through the SARS crisis revealed the hidden gaps between healthcare systems and emergency response. 12:26 - Learn why asking “what if” can build resilience without falling into fear-driven thinking. 17:11 - Explore how curiosity and wider perspectives help people navigate rapid change and uncertainty. 26:09 - Understand why people resist change even while living in a world that is constantly shifting. 38:26 - Hear what futurists actually do and why strategic foresight is about patterns, not predictions. 58:35 - Discover how intentional choices can interrupt old patterns and help shape a different future. About the Guest: Donna Dupont, is an award-winning designer, futurist, and the Founder of Purple Compass. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with leaders in healthcare, public safety, defense, and security, she helps organizations develop future literacy skills to navigate uncertainty and lead change in today's complex world. Donna integrates theory and practice to enhance anticipatory and adaptive capabilities, strategic intelligence, and agility, driving impactful future policy and strategic planning. A former healthcare professional, provincial policy advisor, and emergency manager, Donna is deeply passionate about applying foresight to strengthen decision-making, mitigate future risks, and enhance preparedness and adaptive capacity. Her work empowers organizations to seize opportunities for innovation, transformation, and resilience. Donna's unique approach combines systems thinking and strategic foresight, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative insights to identify patterns and anticipate change over time. Her extensive portfolio includes advancing insights on climate-risk, international development, environmental and civil security, health and human security, and national defense. 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The president has proposed a new leader for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On this week's On the Media, a reckoning with the future of FEMA, and an interview with Trump's nominee to lead the agency. Plus, a FEMA worker starts an anonymous newsletter to share how cuts are hurting the agency. [01:56] Micah Loewinger brings us the final installment of OTM's miniseries American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA. Micah interviews Cameron Hamilton, an unqualified MAGA warrior brought in to take the agency down last year. When he refused to kill FEMA point blank, he was fired. Hamilton shares what it was like to work at FEMA under Kristi Noem. Earlier this month, Hamilton was nominated by the president to lead the agency – despite his lack of experience. [21:08] Micah interviews an anonymous FEMA worker who started a newsletter amid the chaos of Kristi Noem's leadership at DHS. The goal of the online publication, called Alt-FEMA, was to get the truth out about the agency's capacity — at a time when it was bleeding staff and experience. Its stated mission is to record “what is being dismantled: institutional knowledge, coordination capacity, and the ability to serve communities in crisis.” [31:21] Micah explores the future of FEMA, and the administration's plans to reduce the role of the agency in responding to disasters. We hear from a veteran FEMA staffer, MaryAnn Tierney, and a climate beat reporter at Grist, Jake Bittle, who wrestled with the proposed reforms. Micah also speaks to the Director of Emergency Management in Vermont, Eric Forand, and an emergency manager of a tribal nation on the West Coast about how diminished federal disaster funding could hurt their communities. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hillsborough County is updating its hurricane evacuation maps. We talk with Katja Miller at the county's Office of Emergency Management about what that means for your hurricane plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky introduce a new long-form series, The 48 Laws of Emergency Management.This series explores the hard-earned lessons, leadership principles, operational realities, and unwritten rules that define the profession of emergency management. Drawing inspiration from decades of field experience, philosophy, crisis leadership, disaster policy, and organizational behavior, Todd and Andrew discuss why emergency management is far more than plans and checklists. It is about people, decision-making, trust, adaptation, communication, and leadership under pressure.This opening episode serves as an overview of the series and lays the foundation for future conversations. The discussion examines how emergency managers operate in ambiguity, why relationships matter more than org charts, and how the profession continues to evolve in an increasingly complex world.Whether you are a new emergency manager, a seasoned practitioner, or simply interested in leadership and crisis management, this series aims to challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking about the profession and its future.Show NotesThe Emergency Management Network launches a new ongoing series: The 48 Laws of Emergency Management. Hosted by Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky, this series examines the deeper realities of emergency management through practical experience, philosophy, leadership lessons, and honest conversation about the profession.Emergency management is often taught through doctrine, frameworks, and plans, but the real work of the profession happens in the face of uncertainty. This series explores the lessons that emergency managers learn over years of disasters, activations, political environments, public expectations, and operational pressures.In this introductory episode, Todd and Andrew discuss:* Why emergency management is fundamentally about people* The unwritten rules of leadership during a crisis* How emergency managers build influence without direct authority* Why relationships matter more than organizational charts* The importance of trust, communication, and credibility* The tension between policy and operational reality* How philosophy and systems thinking apply to emergency management* Leadership lessons from military command philosophy and disaster response* Why is adaptability one of the profession's most important traits* The future challenges facing emergency management professionalsThe conversation also explores how emergency management has evolved into a profession that requires strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, operational competence, and the ability to work across disciplines and political environments.This episode sets the stage for future installments, in which Todd and Andrew will break down individual “laws” and discuss the practical application of each principle in real-world emergency management.TagsEmergency Management, Emergency Management Network, EMN, Todd DeVoe, Andrew Boyarsky, Disaster Response, Crisis Leadership, FEMA, IAEM, Public Safety, Emergency Planning, Incident Command, EOC, Community Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Communication, Leadership, Systems Thinking, Homeland Security, Disaster Policy, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Operations, Crisis Management, Disaster Leadership, Emergency Manager, Organizational Leadership This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
Photo: Ice jam flooding in Chalkyitsik, Alaska on May 7, 2026. (Courtesy National Weather Service) Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK) issued a disaster declaration Monday for two Interior Alaska communities, after they were inundated with severe ice jam flooding. The declaration covers the areas near Chalkyitsik on the Black River and Hughes on the Koyukuk River, as The Alaska Desk’s Shelby Herbert from KUAC reports. Jeremy Zidek is a spokesperson for the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. He says almost a dozen homes became flooded in Chalkyitsik, but the situation is especially dire in Hughes. The state is working to deliver emergency supplies to the community, but the water is still high. “They had water and ice on their runway. The water has gone down a little bit, but the runway is not serviceable by fixed-wing aircraft at this time. We're looking at an alternate runway that is nearby.” He says when the flooding peaked on May 9, most of the community's nearly-80 residents had to shelter at the Hughes Tribal Hall. Zidek says spring breakup is in full swing, and the danger hasn't passed for many other riverside communities in the Interior. “We're still looking at other areas of the state that could be impacted by ice jam flooding. And so, if there is a necessity to add new areas, the governor will consider the information we provide to him, and then make that determination.” In addition to activating the state's emergency response capabilities, the Governor's disaster declaration also opens up several assistance programs for the affected areas. The state's public assistance program focuses on restoring essential infrastructure, and can be accessed by local governments, tribes, and nonprofits. And its individual assistance and temporary housing programs can help individuals and families recover from flood-related property damage. Zidek says the state will release more information about those programs in the coming days. A House committee met Wednesday to review President Donald Trump's funding proposal for the Interior Department. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, a southern Arizona congresswoman took that opportunity to talk about the recent destruction of a sacred border wall site. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shared that federal officials apologized to the Tohono O'odham Nation weeks after a border wall contractor bulldozed Las Playas Intaglio, a thousand-year-old archeological site along the US-Mexico boundary. “This is a super unfortunate thing that happened. There's a series of mistakes that happened along the way – zero intention – and we've delivered direct apologies.” But U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) stressed words aren't enough. “I mean, unfortunately, once it's destroyed, you can't undo that.” Now, Grijalva fears another O'odham cultural site of concern, a desert oasis called Quitobaquito Springs, could be damaged next. It sits just south of Ajo inside Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. “So will you commit that [the] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service avoid Quitobaquito Springs and minimize impact by not using groundwater within five miles, and monitor those water levels closely as the border wall is being built?” Burgum replied, “Well, I – that's a very specific thing that I won't jump ahead and commit to.” Missing person Benjamin Stepetin, 42, stands in downtown Juneau, Alaska. (Courtesy Stepetin family) Divers are searching the murky waters of Gastineau Channel this week for the body of a Juneau, Alaska man missing for nearly a year, as KTOO's Clarise Larson reports. Benjamin “Benny” Stepetin, a 42-year-old Juneau resident, disappeared last June. His family believes he may have fallen or been pushed into the water near the downtown seawalk. His brother, Martin Stepetin Sr., says the family hasn't given up hope. “We just want to find our brother, you know. And we really miss our brother, and if we could get some closure to finding him, then that would be amazing.” The search, funded by the Juneau Police Department (JPD), includes divers and underwater sonar vehicles. Police are investigating the case as criminal and say some people may be withholding information. The search includes both divers and underwater vehicles with sonar technology. The team is scanning up and down the downtown seawalk, while thousands of cruise ship visitors walk above them. Martin says that his family believes their brother may have fallen or been pushed into the water along the seawalk. JPD is currently investigating the case as a criminal investigation. Deputy Chief Krag Campbell says police believe there may have been people involved in Benjamin's disappearance who are withholding information. “Our ultimate goal is to get a successful resolution to this investigation, and if at all possible, recover or find the body and missing person for the family. So doing those things whenever we can, I think, is very important.” People can share information by calling JPD's dispatch line at 907-586-0600 or submitting an anonymous tip through Juneau Crime Line. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, May 15, 2026 – Native In The Spotlight: Washington State Supreme Court Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis
Storms can hit fast, but a little preparation goes a long way. Find out how Texans can protect their homes, understand their insurance needs, and get help after a disaster. Review your insurance coverage Whether you're facing hurricane season, floods, tornadoes, or hailstorms, the right insurance coverage matters. Ask yourself: Can I afford my deductible? Will I need a hotel if my home is damaged? Do I have enough coverage for my personal belongings? Review your policy twice a year to make sure your coverage and deductibles still fit your needs. You can compare premium rates at HelpInsure.com. How does TDI help after a disaster? After major disasters, FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management can open Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in affected communities. These centers bring together federal and state agencies to help Texans navigate recovery. TDI staff are on-site at DRCs to guide you through the claims process, answer questions, and help you file an insurance complaint if needed If you can't visit a center in person, call the TDI Help Line at 800-252-3439. How can I recover faster after a disaster? Prepare yourself to recover from a disaster faster by keeping your insurance company's contact information and your policy number handy. Also become familiar with how to file a homeowners insurance claim. After disaster strikes, watch out for contractor scams. Only hire reputable local contractors and roofers, and never pay the full amount upfront. Learn More:Before the stormWhat to do after a stormDisasters: how to prepare and recoverTDI's Role in a Disaster00:00 Disaster Assistance Response: How TDI helps00:23 How does TDI prepare before a disaster hits Texas? 01:19 What is TDI's Disaster Assistance Response Team? 01:38 How should Texans get prepared for disasters? 01:58 What kind of homeowners insurance coverages help when there is a disaster? 02:26 What is a Disaster Recovery Center? 03:05 How does TDI help Texans recover after a disaster? 03:23 What scams should you look out for after a disaster? 04:26 If you have insurance questions visit https://tdi.texas.gov/ or call 800-252-3439
Las tormentas pueden llegar rápidamente, pero un poco de preparación puede ser de gran ayuda. Descubra cómo los texanos pueden proteger sus viviendas, determinar sus necesidades de seguro y obtener ayuda después de un desastre. Revise su cobertura de seguro Ya sea por la temporada de huracanes, inundaciones, tornados o granizadas, es importante contar con la cobertura de seguro adecuada. Pregúntese: ¿Puedo pagar el deducible? ¿Necesitaré un hotel si mi vivienda sufre daños? ¿Tengo suficiente cobertura para mis pertenencias? Revise su póliza dos veces al año para asegurarse de que su cobertura y sus deducibles aún cumplen con sus necesidades de presupuesto. Puede comparar las tarifas de las primas en HelpInsure.com. ¿Cómo ayuda TDI después de un desastre? Después de un desastres grave, FEMA y la División del Manejo de Emergencias de Texas (Texas Department of Emergency Management, TDEM, por su nombre y siglas en inglés) pueden abrir Centros de Recuperación ante Desastres (Disaster Recovery Centers, DRC, por su nombre y siglas en inglés) en las comunidades afectadas. Estos centros reúnen a agencias federales y estatales para ayudar a los texanos con la recuperación. El personal de TDI se encuentra en estos centros de ayuda para guiarle a través del proceso de la reclamación, responder a sus preguntas y ayudarle a presentar una queja si es necesario Si no puede acudir a un centro en persona, llame a la Línea de Ayuda de TDI al 800-252-3439. ¿Cómo puedo recuperarme más rápido después de un desastre? Prepárese para una recuperación rápida después de un desastre teniendo a la mano la información de contacto de su compañía de seguros y su número de póliza. Familiarícese también con el proceso para presentar una reclamación al seguro de vivienda. Después de un desastre, tenga cuidado con las estafas de contratistas. Contrate únicamente a contratistas locales con buena reputación, y nunca pague la cantidad total por adelantado.Más informaciónAntes de la tormentaConsejos para la recuperaciónDesastres: cómo prepararse y recuperarseLa Función de TDI en un Desastre00:00 Respuesta ante desastres: cómo ayuda el Departamento de Seguros 00:40 ¿Cómo se prepara TDI antes de que ocurra un desastre en Texas? 01:49 ¿Qué hace el Equipo de Respuesta ante Desastres de TDI? 03:10 ¿Qué es un centro de recuperación de desastres? 05:04 ¿Qué tipo de coberturas del seguro de vivienda son necesarias en caso de desastre? 07:56 ¿Cómo deben de prepararse los texanos ante de un desastre? 10:10 ¿Cómo ayuda TDI a los texanos a recuperarse después de un desastre? 12:21 ¿A qué estafas debe de estar pendiente después de un desastre? 13:50 Si tiene preguntas sobre seguros visite: https://tdi.texas.gov/ o llame al 800-252-3439
Summer in Scottsdale is no joke, especially when you are planning for monsoon storms and wildfire season. In this episode of Podsdale, we sit down with the city of Scottsdale's Emergency Management team to talk about how the city prepares for extreme weather, what residents should know ahead of time, and how coordination across departments helps keep the community safe when conditions change quickly. From early planning and monitoring systems to real-time response and recovery, the team shares what goes on behind the scenes long before storms roll in or smoke is on the horizon.
Episode DescriptionThis week on the Emergency Management Network Podcast, we take a deep dive into the FEMA Review Council and what its work could mean for the future of emergency management in the United States. As conversations continue around disaster response, federal coordination, resilience policy, and the role of FEMA in an increasingly complex risk environment, the review process has become a focal point for emergency managers across the country.In this episode, we explore the political realities, operational concerns, and strategic questions surrounding the council's recommendations and broader national discussions about FEMA reform. From federalism and funding to capability gaps, workforce challenges, climate adaptation, and the growing expectations placed on local emergency managers, this conversation examines what is at stake for the profession and the communities we serve.This is not just a conversation about FEMA. It is a conversation about the future identity, mission, and structure of emergency management in America.Episode SummaryThe Emergency Management Network Podcast examines the FEMA Review Council and the ongoing national conversation surrounding the future of FEMA and emergency management. The discussion focuses on the operational, political, and policy implications of potential reforms and how those changes may impact local emergency managers, state agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit partners, and the private sector.The episode explores whether FEMA is being asked to do too much, whether the current federal system supports or hinders disaster resilience, and how emergency managers can engage constructively in shaping the future of the profession amid growing disasters, increasing public expectations, and mounting fiscal pressure.The conversation also addresses the importance of professional identity, whole community coordination, and the challenge of balancing national consistency with local flexibility.Key Topics Discussed• What the FEMA Review Council is and why it matters now• The growing debate over the federal role in disasters and resilience• How federalism shapes emergency management in the United States• The increasing expectations placed on FEMA after major disasters• Whether FEMA has become overextended operationally and politically• Workforce challenges and the professionalization of emergency management• Disaster funding, mitigation investments, and long-term recovery concerns• The role of local emergency managers in future national preparedness efforts• Climate adaptation, catastrophic risk, and complex incident management• Why emergency management must maintain both operational credibility and policy influence• The importance of engaging elected officials and the public in conversations about preparedness and resilienceDiscussion Questions• What should FEMA's core mission be in the next decade?• How can local emergency managers better shape national policy discussions?• Are we building a resilient system or simply managing recurring crises?• What capabilities should remain local, state, or federal responsibilities?• How should emergency management adapt to increasingly complex and overlapping disasters?Closing ThoughtsEmergency management sits at the intersection of policy, operations, leadership, and community trust. The FEMA Review Council represents more than an organizational review. It reflects a larger national conversation about preparedness, resilience, governance, and the future direction of the profession itself.As emergency managers, this is a moment not only to react to change, but to help define it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
Dustin Williams, Amanga Stodgel, and John Wirth joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the proposed CO₂ sequestration project near the city of Galva at the ethanol plant. Dustin shares the information he has accumulated regarding CO₂ capture and storage. Amanda is a registered nurse and shares information regarding carbon dioxide exposure and emergency response to a CO₂ leak. A group was formed to keep Galva residents educated and informed of the project. You can join the group on Facebook at "Galva Area CO2 Awareness Group". The June 1, 2026, council meeting will have Chief Byers and Mat Schnepple from the Office of Emergency Management to discuss the emergency response plan should there be a CO₂ leak. Residents of Galva packed the city council chambers to confront officials after learning that City Administrator David Dyer signed a land-use agreement with Lapis Carbon Solutions in November without a council vote. The contract would allow carbon-capture and storage activities on city land, contingent on permit approval, with an upfront payment of $20,000 and a total value of $170,000. Mr. Dyer told the public he wanted the money to hire a geologist to consult on the effects of pumping CO₂ into the ground and the possible long-term effects. Many residents expressed concerns over health, safety, property values, and transparency. City officials plan to hold a public meeting on the issue in June, with details forthcoming. Galva Fire Department Chief Nate Byers is moving forward with safety preparations for the ethanol plant's upcoming CO₂ injection project, which remains several years from completion. In anticipation of potential risks, Byers has started collaborating with local fire chiefs who have experience with similar projects, as well as reaching out to the Henry County Office of Emergency Management for discussion about possible leaks and public safety measures. Firefighters from Altona, Oneida, and Wataga are also joining the effort, focusing on truck traffic concerns along Route 34. Byers advocates for early installation of air monitoring systems and public alarms at the plant, alongside clear signage to direct traffic in emergencies. Lapis and Big River Resources unveiled their partnership to tackle carbon emissions at the November 3, 2025, council meeting. Dave Zimmerman, CEO of Big River Resources, emphasized their ongoing collaboration to develop a safer alternative to earlier pipeline proposals. Erik Leigh from Lapis detailed plans for underground CO₂ storage, leveraging Galva's unique geological layers to secure emissions without disrupting farmland or invoking eminent domain. The project features a rigorous state and federal permitting process and a half-century of post-storage monitoring. Representatives assured local leaders and residents of continued community involvement and openness as the initiative progresses, promising economic and environmental benefits for the region. In Galva, Illinois, a pioneering partnership between Lapis Carbon Solutions and Big River Resources is set to reshape the future of ethanol production. Their new project aims to capture and store over 725,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, significantly reducing ethanol's carbon intensity by at least 30%. Supported by federal tax incentives that could bring over $61 million each year for the first 12 years, this initiative combines environmental ambition with financial strength. Experts see this site-specific approach as a potential model, standing apart from controversial multi-state carbon pipeline projects. The Galva carbon sequestration project has entered the rigorous Environmental Protection Agency Class VI permit process, a step known for its complexity and strict requirements around CO₂ storage safety. Applicants must submit detailed geological information, operational plans, and post-closure strategies to ensure carbon dioxide remains securely underground. The permit review, which often takes years, is compounded in Illinois by the new SAFE CCS Act. This legislation, effective from 2025, enforces additional state-level regulatory controls and outright bans the use of stored CO₂ for enhanced oil recovery. Both federal and state oversight signal heightened scrutiny amid growing public concern. Class VI wells are specialized injection wells regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency to store carbon dioxide deep underground, a process known as geologic sequestration. These wells aim to capture CO₂ from industrial sources or directly from the air and inject it thousands of feet below the surface, keeping it out of the atmosphere to combat climate change. Strict construction, operation, and monitoring requirements are in place to protect underground sources of drinking water. Public involvement is emphasized, with opportunities to comment on permits and attend hearings. All Class VI projects undergo careful oversight and must meet federal and local safety regulations. Find more information on Class VI wells and carbon capture on the "EPA Website." Find more information from Lapis at the "Big River Project" website. Stay up-to-date with information at the "Lapis Big River Facebook Page."
It's tornado season in Kansas. To help get prepared, we spoke with Jason Trego of Allen County Emergency Management on what to do if a storm approaches, and how to make sure you and your family are safe no matter what rolls our way this season. Trego is Allen County's Emergency Manager. Part of his job, which he describes as 90% preparation and 10% action, is to make sure Allen County residents are as safe and prepared as possible for extreme weather events. In this week's episode of “Registered,” we talk with Trego about making plans, reacting to disasters and which the Maryland native would prefer: a tornado or a hurricane.
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky take a hard look at a growing challenge within the profession: not a lack of effort or expertise, but a lack of clarity. Emergency management does extraordinary work across preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, yet too often struggles to articulate its value in a way that resonates beyond its own circles.Todd and Andrew explore why fragmented messaging weakens the profession's influence at the policy level, limits public understanding, and ultimately affects funding, prioritization, and trust. Drawing on philosophy, leadership principles, and their real-world experience, they make the case that emergency management must begin speaking with greater coherence and purpose, not as a collection of disciplines, but as a unified voice grounded in outcomes that matter to communities.This conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they communicate their work, how they advocate for the profession, and how a shared narrative can elevate emergency management to where it belongs, at the center of decision-making.Key Topics Covered:Clear communication is a professional responsibility, not just a skillWhy fragmented messaging weakens policy influence and funding supportThe gap between what emergency managers do and what the public understandsLessons from philosophy and leadership on the power of a unified voiceEmergency management is a profession of purpose, not just functionMoving from technical language to a meaningful narrative that resonatesWhy This Episode Matters:If emergency managers cannot clearly and collectively explain why preparedness, mitigation, coordination, and recovery matter, others will define it for them, often incorrectly or incompletely. Todd and Andrew argue that this is not just a communications issue; it is a strategic risk to the profession itself.Call to Action:Take a moment to reflect on how you describe your role. Can someone outside the profession understand why your work matters in under a minute? If not, it may be time to refine the message. Share this episode with a colleague and start the conversation about what “one voice” really looks like in practice.Tags:Emergency ManagementLeadershipPublic PolicyCrisis CommunicationProfessional Development This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
Wednesday's EM Morning Brief for April 22, 2026 leads with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' Super Typhoon Sinlaku major disaster declaration package now with the President; today's opening of a FEMA Disaster Assistance Center in Whatcom County, Washington; and Federal Register publication of Presidential Public Assistance declarations for Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. The brief also covers CISA's eight new Known Exploited Vulnerability entries and ten fresh ICS advisories, Kīlauea's escalation to WATCH/ORANGE ahead of lava fountaining episode 45, the East Side Fire south of Red Lodge, Arizona's Shaw Fire, Michigan's U.P. flooding emergency, Iowa's five-county disaster proclamation, USDA drought designations across North Carolina and Tennessee, and Florida's Red Flag fire weather. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Key Takeaways• CNMI Sinlaku declaration: Governor Apatang's major disaster request, with DHS sign-off, is with the President; response expected within 24 hours and includes 100 percent federal cost share for debris and protective measures.• Whatcom County DAC opens today: FEMA Disaster Assistance Center opens at Sumas Advent Christian Church for December storm and flooding survivors; application deadline is June 10.• Federal Register: Idaho, Montana, Oregon: Presidential Public Assistance declarations for December 2025 windstorm and storm/flooding events are formally published today, opening applicant intake windows.• CISA KEV and ICS advisories: Eight exploited CVEs added to KEV — including three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager flaws — with April and May federal remediation deadlines; ten new ICS advisories including critical Siemens and Silex items.• Kīlauea WATCH/ORANGE: HVO raised alert level to WATCH/ORANGE on April 20 evening; lava fountaining episode 45 likely to begin April 22 or 23.• Montana East Side Fire: 1,500 to 1,600 acres south of Red Lodge with 185 homes evacuated; forecast 40 to 50 mph gusts may challenge containment today.• Arizona Shaw Fire: Forward progress stopped near Cochise Stronghold at roughly 20 acres with two structures lost; crews working toward containment.• Michigan U.P. flooding: State of emergency extended to Iron and Marquette counties on April 20; snowmelt and rain continue to drive river-level concerns.• Iowa disaster proclamation: Five counties designated under Governor Reynolds' April 20 proclamation; Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program activated through May 20.• USDA drought designations: 40 NC counties and 22 TN counties (plus seven contiguous TN counties) designated; emergency loans available through December 10.• Florida fire weather: Red Flag Warning across NE and Central Florida through 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday; 99 percent of Florida in drought with rapid-spread risk.• Severe weather outlook: SPC Day 2 Slight risk Thursday from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota for very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.SponsorsThe NIMS Store - https://thenimsstore.com/SourcesFEMA• Disaster Assistance Center Will Open in Whatcom County — FEMA press release announcing the April 22 DAC opening at Sumas Advent Christian Church.• Apply Separately for State, Federal Assistance for December Storms in Washington — April 21 FEMA notice outlining dual application tracks for Washington.• Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Montana (FR) — Federal Register publication of FEMA-4901-DR.• Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Idaho (FR) — Federal Register publication of FEMA-4905-DR.• Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Oregon (FR) — Federal Register publication of Oregon Public Assistance declaration.DHS / NTAS• National Terrorism Advisory System — DHS NTAS page — no active advisories.• Recovery Rundown — CNMI Sinlaku (April 21) — Status of CNMI declaration request on the President's desk (DHS Secretary sign-off).CISA• CISA Adds Eight Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog — Official CISA alert adding eight exploited CVEs (Official update ~36 hours ago).• ICS Advisories (CISA) — Hub page for April 21 ICS advisories (ICSA-26-111-03 through -12).• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Authoritative KEV catalog with federal due dates.State Department• Travel Advisories (Travel.State.Gov) — Authoritative current advisory list and Level indicators.USGS / Volcano & Seismic• Kīlauea Volcano Update — HVO updates on episode 45 precursory activity.• HVO Notice — April 21, 2026 (18:14 UTC) — Formal HANS notice reflecting Kīlauea WATCH/ORANGE escalation.• Mount Spurr (AVO) — Alaska Volcano Observatory status for Mount Spurr.NIFC / Wildfire• Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR) — National wildland fire situation reporting hub.• NIFC Monthly Outlook (April 1, 2026) — Predictive Services monthly seasonal outlook covering April.• InciWeb — Authoritative incident information system (Shaw Fire, East Side Fire).NWS / SPC• SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (April 21, 2000 UTC) — SPC Day 1 hazard outlook.• SPC Day 2 Convective Outlook — SPC Day 2 hazard outlook (Thursday enhanced risk setup).FAA / Transportation• FAA National Airspace System Status — NAS status and active airport events (SFO).Arizona• Shaw Fire — forward progress stopped — Arizona's Family update on Shaw Fire status and structures destroyed.• Shaw Fire 70% contained (April 22) — Next-morning containment update.Florida• Red Flag Warning (News4JAX) — NE Florida / SE Georgia Red Flag Warning context and drought status.Hawaii• Kīlauea Alert Level Raised to Watch — Local confirmation of escalation to WATCH/ORANGE.Idaho• President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for Idaho (IOEM) — Idaho Office of Emergency Management announcement.• FEMA to allow access to disaster relief support (Bonner County Daily Bee, April 21) — Local coverage of the FEMA aid process for the windstorm.• Minidoka Memorial Hospital updates Easter morning cyberattack — DataBreaches.Net update on Minidoka Memorial incident and Blackwater claim.Iowa• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Counties (April 20) — Official press release naming the five counties and programs activated.• Proclamation of Disaster Emergency (April 20, 2026) — Text of the Governor's proclamation.Michigan• Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Marquette, Iron Counties — Local coverage of U.P. emergency extension.• Flooding emergencies declared for two more Michigan counties — Detroit News report on April 20 executive action.• 2026 Statewide Flooding (Michigan State Police) — Michigan State Police EMHSD statewide flooding operations page.Montana• East Side Fire burns 1,600 acres, 185 evacuated (Daily Montanan) — Reporting on fire size, evacuations, and resources.• UPDATE: Crews beat back Red Lodge fire to 1,500 acres — Billings Gazette status update.North Carolina• USDA Designates 40 North Carolina Counties as Natural Disaster Areas — Official USDA FSA designation and emergency loan details.Oregon• FEMA approves disaster aid for Oregon after December 2025 storms — Local coverage of Oregon disaster approval context.Tennessee• USDA Designates 22 Tennessee Counties as Natural Disaster Areas — Official USDA FSA designation for Tennessee.Washington• Applications open for $2.5M in Washington state disaster assistance — Governor Ferguson press release on state-level parallel assistance.• FEMA disaster assistance center to open Wednesday in Sumas — Local coverage of the DAC opening.Territories (CNMI)• The Recovery Rundown: CNMI Sinlaku (April 21, 2026) — Territorial readout on the presidential declaration package.• FEMA assesses damage after Super Typhoon Sinlaku made landfall in CNMI — Context on damage-assessment operations. 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On today's EM Morning Brief, CISA adds eight actively exploited vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a May 11 federal remediation deadline. FEMA major disaster declarations for Montana, Idaho, and Oregon tied to December 2025 storms were published in the Federal Register, opening Public Assistance funding. Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery continues across Guam and the CNMI under active federal emergency and public-health emergency determinations. Red Flag Warnings span the Plains, Southwest, and High Plains with critical fire weather peaking midweek, and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory revises its Kilauea Episode 45 forecast window to April 21 through 26. State updates cover Texas flash flooding, Wisconsin tornado recovery, Oklahoma wildfire containment, and the ongoing response to the Minidoka Memorial Hospital cyber incident in Idaho. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Key Takeaways• CISA KEV update: Eight new actively exploited CVEs added April 20 (PaperCut, JetBrains TeamCity, Kentico, Quest KACE, Zimbra, three Cisco SD-WAN Manager). Federal patch deadline May 11.• FEMA declarations published: Major Disaster Declarations for Montana (DR-4901), Idaho (DR-4905), and Oregon formally appear in the Federal Register, opening Public Assistance for December 2025 storm damage.• Sinlaku recovery: Federal emergency declarations and HHS public-health emergency remain in effect for Guam and the CNMI. Power and water restoration on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota may take weeks.• Kilauea Episode 45: HVO revises the lava-fountaining forecast window to Tuesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 26. Summit remains paused but inflating.• Fire weather: Red Flag Warnings active across Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Wednesday expected to be most dangerous day of the week.• Texas flash flooding: Flash Flood Warning along San Antonio to New Braunfels corridor; SAFD reports nine water rescues. Houston metro sees localized urban flooding with rainfall rates up to three inches per hour.• Wisconsin storm response: SEOC Update 4 reports 28 resource requests and continued coordination with county and tribal emergency managers following confirmed April 14 tornadoes and flood damage.• Idaho hospital cyber incident: Minidoka Memorial Hospital restores imaging services April 19. Blackwater ransomware group claims April 17 and threatens data publication after April 24.• April 17 tornado cleanup: NWS confirms a high-end EF-2 in Lena, Illinois; EF-1 tornadoes in Jo Daviess County, Illinois and Washington County, Iowa; and an EF-2 in Rochester, Minnesota with two injuries.SponsorsThe NIMS Store - https://thenimsstore.com/SourcesCISA• CISA Alert — Eight new KEV entries (April 20, 2026) — PaperCut, JetBrains TeamCity, Kentico Xperience, Quest KACE SMA, Zimbra, and three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager CVEs; federal patch deadline May 11, 2026• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Authoritative catalog of actively exploited CVEsFEMA• Federal Register — Montana Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4901-DR) — Public Assistance Only for December 9-11, 2025 severe storms and flooding• Federal Register — Idaho Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4905-DR) — Public Assistance Only for December 16-18, 2025 straight-line winds• Federal Register — Oregon Major Disaster Declaration — Public Assistance Only for December 15-21, 2025 storms and landslides• FEMA — DR-4901-MT page — Montana disaster assistance details and deadlines• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for Guam — April 17, 2026 press release on Super Typhoon Sinlaku supportNIFC and wildland fire• NIFC — National Fire News — April 20, 2026 daily national fire activity summary• NICC — Incident Management Situation Report — Daily SITREP from the National Interagency Coordination Center• InciWeb — Incident Information System — Active wildland-fire and incident recordsUSGS and volcano• USGS — Kīlauea Volcano Updates — HVO summit eruption status and Episode 45 forecast window• HVO Volcano Notice — April 19, 2026 — Revised Episode 45 timing: April 21 to April 26 window• USGS — Significant Earthquakes 2026 — Catalog of significant events including the April 20 M7.4 near Miyako, JapanNOAA/NWS• NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook — National severe-weather risk areas• NOAA SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag / critical fire-weather areasHHS/CDC• HHS ASPR — Public Health Emergency: CNMI and Guam / Typhoon Sinlaku — April 17, 2026 determination by the Secretary• CDC HAN — Medetomidine Advisory — Prior HAN on illicit-drug-supply risk (context)DHS• DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System — NTAS bulletin page (no new bulletin in the last 24 hours)FAA• FAA — Daily Air Traffic Report — Weather-related delays and advisories• FAA — National Airspace System Status — Real-time airport and NAS statusAlabama• NWS Birmingham — Regional fire-weather and forecastAlaska• Alaska Earthquake Center — Adak M4.7 — April 20, 2026 Aleutian event, no tsunamiArizona• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag conditions across the SouthwestArkansas• Arkansas Division of Emergency Management — State-level EM updatesCalifornia• Cal Fire — Incidents — Active incident list and evacuation informationColorado• BoulderCAST — This Week in Colorado Weather (April 20, 2026) — Red Flag timing and wind outlookFlorida• Florida State Watch Office — Florida Division of Emergency Management situation reports• NWS Miami — Hazardous Weather Outlook — South Florida severe and marine hazardsHawaii• Hawai‘i County — Emergency Proclamation (April 2026) — Severe weather and concurrent hazards proclamation• HVO — Kīlauea Notice April 19, 2026 — Episode 45 revised windowIdaho• DataBreaches.net — Minidoka Memorial Hospital update (April 20, 2026) — Imaging services restored; Blackwater leak deadline April 24• Comparitech — Blackwater claim and hospital impact — Ransomware claim and hospital response• Idaho Office of Emergency Management — State-level disaster and mitigation updatesIllinois• NWS Quad Cities — April 17, 2026 event summary (updated April 20) — Confirmed EF-2 and EF-1 tornadoes across western Illinois• WQAD — April 17 tornado outbreak recap — Damage assessments and local impactIndiana• NWS Indianapolis — Freeze Warning — East-central and southeast IndianaIowa• NWS Quad Cities — April 17 event summary (updated April 20) — Washington County EF-1 detailsKansas• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Red Flag areas across southern PlainsMinnesota• NWS — April 17 Tornadoes (updated April 20) — Rochester EF-2 and regional damageMississippi• WLOX — April showers? More like April drought — Dry-pattern context and rainfall totalsMontana• FEMA — DR-4901 designated areas — County eligibility for Public AssistanceNebraska• KGFW — Red Flag Warning for central Nebraska — Noon to 9 p.m. Monday critical fire weatherNevada• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — Southwest wind and fire-weather detailsNew Mexico• KRTN — Schwachheim Fire Update, April 20, 2026 — Local fire-line assessmentOhio• NWS Wilmington — Freeze Warning (April 20, 2026) — Southern Ohio overnight freezeOklahoma• Oklahoma Department of Agriculture — Fire Situation Report (April 20, 2026) — Lightning Roll and Sunny Fire containmentOregon• Federal Register — Oregon Major Disaster Declaration — Public Assistance Only for December 2025 storms and landslidesSouth Dakota• Men's Journal — Red Flag Warnings across the High Plains — South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas zones through Monday eveningTexas• NWS San Antonio / Texas Storm Chasers — Flash Flood Warning along the San Antonio to New Braunfels corridor• Click2Houston — Houston severe threat, April 20, 2026 — Two to three inches per hour and heightened crash riskUtah• Snoflo — Utah snowpack status — Statewide snowpack near 32 percent of normalWashington• FEMA — Disasters and Other Declarations — Washington December 2025 winter-storm declarationWest Virginia• WCHS — Freeze Warning remains in effect for most of West Virginia — Monday night through Tuesday morningWisconsin• Wisconsin Emergency Management — SEOC Update 4 (April severe storms and flooding) — Resource requests and ongoing state coordination• WTMJ — Governor Evers state of emergency — April 15, 2026 declarationWyoming• NWS SPC — Fire Weather Outlook — High Plains critical fire-weather patternGuam• FEMA — Emergency Declaration for Guam — April 17, 2026 press release• Stars and Stripes — DoD schools to reopen, port operations (April 20, 2026) — Recovery status update from GuamCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands• Isla Public — FEMA damage assessment after Sinlaku landfall — Published April 19, 2026• HHS ASPR — Public Health Emergency: CNMI and Guam — Secretary's April 17 determination This is a public episode. 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Episode Description:The FIFA World Cup isn't just coming to Los Angeles—it's coming to Inglewood. And with it comes one of the most complex, high-visibility operational environments emergency managers will face in a generation.In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky break down what it really means to prepare for a global mega-event. This isn't just about stadium security or crowd control. It's about managing a living, breathing system of international stakeholders, real-time intelligence, public safety coordination, and global expectations—all under the world's watchful eye.Todd brings the practitioner's perspective from inside the City of Inglewood's planning efforts, while Andrew challenges assumptions and explores the broader implications for the profession. Together, they unpack how events like the World Cup are reshaping emergency management, pushing it beyond traditional models and into something far more dynamic, integrated, and high-stakes.This conversation goes beyond tactics. It's about the future of emergency management.Key Topics Discussed:The shift from traditional EOC models to integrated coordination structures like Joint Tournament Operations Centers (JTOCs)What makes the FIFA World Cup different from other large-scale events like the Super Bowl or the OlympicsThe complexity of coordinating across local, state, federal, and international partnersIntelligence-driven operations and the importance of real-time situational awarenessManaging dignitary movements, team logistics, and global media attentionThe role of private-sector partners, including stadium operators and security teamsPublic safety challenges tied to fan culture, international travel, and geopolitical dynamicsWhy emergency management is moving toward a more proactive, systems-based approachHow planning for the World Cup is forcing innovation in technology, communication, and coordinationWhy This Matters:Mega-events like the FIFA World Cup are stress tests for emergency management systems. They expose gaps, challenge assumptions, and force agencies to operate at a higher level of coordination and complexity. What is learned in Inglewood won't stay in Inglewood—it will shape how cities across the country and the world prepare for large-scale events and disasters alike.Quotable Moment:“We're not just planning for a game. We're planning for a global system that lands in our city, operates at full speed, and expects everything to work.”Call to Action:If you're in emergency management, public safety, or event operations, this episode is a must-listen. Share it with your team, start the conversation, and ask yourself—if the world showed up in your city tomorrow, would you be ready?Tags:Emergency Management, FIFA World Cup, Inglewood, JTOC, Public Safety, Mega Events, Crisis Leadership, Urban Security, Event Planning, Situational Awareness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
On this week's episode of AvTalk, airlines—and entire countries—outside of the Middle East are facing a reckoning as the high price and impending unavailability of fuel. The FAA is making changes to approaches in San Francisco, reducing the arrival rate even further than planned runway construction already will. A Delta A330 suffers an uncontained engine […] The post AvTalk Episode 364: Emergency management mode appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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