Podcasts about Emergency management

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

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

During the Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 edition of "KRDO's Afternoon News", Chris Moyer talked with Andrew Notbohm, the Director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, about Pet Preparedness Month, and the ways to prepare planning your pets food and documents in a pet emergency kit, in the event of an emergency evacuation.

During the Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 edition of "KRDO's Afternoon News", Chris Moyer talked with Andrew Notbohm, the Director of the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, about Pet Preparedness Month, and the ways to prepare planning your pets food and documents in a pet emergency kit, in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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.

* We'll spend some time with WWL Louisiana reporter Meg Farris about her latest story on local law enforcement efforts to catch those who would prey on children * We'll 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.

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. Recognized for her exceptional achievements, Donna has received seven government awards for excellence in policy, strategy, and partner relations. Her acclaimed futures research, Anticipation in Emergency Management (2020), earned awards from the Canadian Defence and Security Network and the Association of Professional Futurists. Donna holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight & Innovation from OCAD University. Ways to connect with Donna: https://www.purplecompass.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dupont/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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Tuesday's program featured our monthly segment with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Our guest was Vanessa Palange, the Master Public Information Officer and Community Outreach Coordinator of N.H Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Our topic was the many summertime events in and around the state where the Department will be deployed and also in communication with their counterparts from around New England. We also chatted with correspondent John Leahy about the New York Knicks' dominance thus far in the NBA Playoffs.

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.

In this episode, the Gals talk to 'boyfriend of the pod' Chris Penk, who is also the Minister of Defence, Minister for Building and Construction, Minister for Veterans, Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS, Minister for Space and Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery.    Listen to hear a little exclusive on the episode - enjoy! 

Marina speaks with Angela McKenzie, the Director of Emergency Management with the Fort McKay First Nation, about Treaty Days!

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

In spaces like education, security is one of the most important aspects of a building. Students and faculty should feel safe in their classrooms. Today we sit down with Cameron Javdani and Jon Stembel from AtlasIED to talk about the latest in their IPX System, the AIX series. We discuss how emergency systems can be proactive through threat detection, environmental sensors and more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cameron Javdani – AtlasIEDJon Stembel – AtlasIEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Central China's Hunan province caused heavy casualties on Monday afternoon.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made an instruction ordering strengthened risk screening and hazard control in key sectors, enhanced public safety management, and efforts to safeguard people's lives and property.The explosion occurred at around 4:40 pm at the plant in Liu yang, a county-level city under Changsha, capital city of Hunan. Twenty-six people have died as of Tuesday afternoon.Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.Authorities across regions and departments must draw profound lessons from the accident and reinforce responsibility for workplace safety, Xi stressed.Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, urged efforts to strengthen workplace safety in key industries and sectors, and resolutely prevent the occurrence of major accidents.The Ministry of Emergency Management has dispatched a team to Liu yang to guide the rescue and relief work. Local rescue forces have rushed to the scene to treat the injured and carry out on-site response efforts, which are still underway.

In this podcast, Series 4, Chapter 8, Dr. Barsuk interviews Molly Schoblocher. Molly has an MBA in Emergency Management and Public Safety Communications, and a certificate in Healthcare Emergency Manager (Professional) through the Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals. She also serves as the Vice Chair for the Academic Healthcare Emergency Management Consortium. She currently serves as the system director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. Drs. Barsuk and Mrs. Schoblocher talk about using simulation to prepare hospital systems for mass casualty incidents.

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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

The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday emphasized the urgency of guarding against flood risks, as heavy rainfall is expected in multiple parts of southern China.国家防汛抗旱总指挥部办公室、应急管理部4月26日（周六）强调防范洪涝风险的紧迫性，预计我国南方多地将迎来强降雨。These downpours are set to sweep across multiple southern regions from April 26 to 29, covering a wide area and advancing rapidly, according to a meeting held by the two authorities together with meteorological and water conservancy departments.两部门会同气象、水利等部门召开会议研判，4月26日至29日，南方多地有大到暴雨，影响范围广、移动速度快。The meeting underscored the need to reinforce patrols and emergency responses for reservoirs and dams, while urging enhanced routine maintenance and inspections.会议强调，要加强水库大坝的巡查排险和应急处突，强化日常维护和检查。Reservoirs with known safety hazards must stay empty during the main flood season, and rescue personnel, supplies and equipment should be deployed in advance, according to the meeting.会议指出，主汛期期间，存在安全隐患的水库必须保持空库运行，并提前预置抢险救援人员、物资和装备。multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl/多个的，多部分的 downpour /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/暴雨，倾盆大雨 meteorological /ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkl/气象的，气象学的 water conservancy department /ˈwɔːtər kənˈsɜːrvənsi dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/水利部门 patrol /pəˈtrəʊl/巡查，巡逻 safety hazards /ˈseɪfti ˈhæzərdz/安全隐患

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

The Wellington Region is under a state of emergency after heavy rains flooded streets and homes. Wellington Region Emergency Management response controller Jess Hare spoke to John Campbell.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 17, discussing town news and events. She talked about the upcoming Carrboro Earth Day festivities this weekend, which will see the Open Streets closure of weaver street for the afternoon. She also discussed the town adopting the National Incident Management System, a look at the town's capital investments plan, some other upcoming events, and more. The post Carrboro: Carrboro Earth Day, Emergency Management Standards, Capital Investments appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Every state has an emergency management program. It is a reflection ofthe hazards a state might experience and the allocation of resources by government tothose risks. In this podcast we learn more about the Oklahoma Department ofEmergency Management.The podcast guest is Annie Mack Vest, Executive Director of the OklahomaDepartment of Emergency Management. She has 16 years of experience in disastermitigation and emergency management. In 2023, she was appointed by GovernorKevin Stitt to serve as Oklahoma's Emergency Management Director, becoming thefirst woman to lead the agency.Annie has spent her career working in crisis environments and helping leaders makesound decisions during emergencies. She serves as the Governor's senior advisor onemergency management and supports state leaders and local partners throughdisaster response and recovery.She serves as Regional Vice President of the National Emergency ManagementAssociation and is a former Chair of the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association.She previously served as President of the National Hazard Mitigation Association, asan advisor to the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, and asa subject matter expert to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ResilientInvestment and Planning Development Workgroup.Annie holds dual master's degrees in Adult and Community Education and ExecutiveAdministration for the Public Sector, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology andDisaster Management.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comCheck out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell will visit storm-hit Whakatane this morning. The city's acting mayor Julie Jukes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Officials are warning Cyclone Vaianu could bring potentially life-threatening weather conditions to large parts of the North Island this weekend. Acting Minister of Emergency Management and Recovery Chris Penk spoke to Corin Dann.

Episode Title:Leadership, Resilience & the book "26 Seconds" ✈️ Episode Summary:Join host Shane Silsby as he sits down with Rossana D'Antonio, former Deputy Director of LA County Public Works, ASCE leader, and author of "26 Seconds." Rossana shares her journey from engineer to executive, her experience with disaster response, her advocacy for infrastructure and aviation safety, and the deeply personal story behind her book.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & About the Podcast00:27 - Meet Rossana D'Antonio: Background & Achievements01:59 - Rossana's Journey: From Engineer to Executive04:11 - Challenges at LA County Public Works07:51 - Emergency Management & Wildfire Response09:31 - Personal Impact of Disasters13:23 - Reflections on Public Service & Community Impact15:42 - ASCE Leadership & National Advocacy19:52 - The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card22:23 - Inspiring the Next Generation: Movies & Outreach27:19 - Mentorship & Professional Growth30:25 - Advice for Emerging Engineers32:33 - About "26 Seconds": Writing the Book39:05 - The Story Behind the Title42:39 - Aviation Safety & Systemic Gaps44:54 - Advocacy & How Viewers Can Get Involved46:11 - Looking Ahead: Rossana's Next Chapters48:10 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find "26 Seconds"49:39 - Outro & Final Reflections

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.

Severe thunderstorm activity is forecasted to traverse a broad corridor from the mid-Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and into the southern Great Lakes, prompting notable concerns regarding potential hazards such as damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. As this atmospheric threat persists, Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive measures by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management to pre-position state emergency response resources in anticipation of the severe storms targeting northwest and central Texas. Furthermore, the National Interagency Fire Center has reported an alarming number of uncontained wildfires across the nation, emphasizing the need for vigilance in fire-prone areas, particularly in Western North Carolina, where active wildfires have been exacerbated by drought conditions. The episode will also delve into critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, specifically the urgent need for federal agencies to patch a significant flaw in Citrix Netscaler by April 2. Finally, we will provide updates on the status of volcanic activity at Kilauea, maintaining a watchful eye on this dynamic geological phenomenon.Takeaways:* A significant weather event involving severe thunderstorms is occurring across multiple states.* The National Interagency Fire Center reported numerous large uncontained fires are burning nationwide.* Texas has pre-positioned emergency response resources due to expected severe storm activity.* Active wildfires in North Carolina are exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions and debris.* Cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been identified in critical systems requiring immediate action by federal agencies.* Illinois and Kansas are under severe thunderstorm warnings with damaging winds and hail reported.SourcesNOAA / NWS / SPC• Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook, March 31, 2026 (1300 UTC)• Storm Prediction Center — Day 4–8 Severe Weather Outlook, March 31, 2026NIFC / InciWeb• NIFC Incident Management Situation Report — March 31, 2026 (0730 MDT)• NIFC National Fire NewsUSGS / Volcanoes• USGS HVO Volcano Notice DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-03-31T17:42:59+00:00 — Kīlauea alert WATCH/ORANGE• Kīlauea Volcano Updates — USGS• Exciting Kīlauea Lava Update: Episode 44 expected in April — Hawaiʻi Volcano ExpeditionsCISA• CISA Flags Actively Exploited Citrix Bug CVE-2026-3055 — April 2 Federal Deadline• Citrix NetScaler CVE-2026-3055 KEV Entry — CISA• CISA Cybersecurity Advisories• ICSA-26-090-01: Anritsu Remote Spectrum Monitor (authentication bypass) — ASSURANT• ICSA-26-090-02: PX4 Autopilot (MAVLink unauthenticated command execution) — ASSURANT• CISA ICS Advisories PageTexas• Gov. Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Ahead of Severe Weather — TDEM (March 31, 2026)• Texas Activates Emergency Response Resources Ahead of Severe Weather — San Angelo LiveNorth Carolina• NC Agriculture: Statewide Burn Ban Issued — March 28, 2026• NC Agriculture: Marion Woman Charged with Causing Jumping Branch Wildfire — March 31, 2026• WNC Wildfire Updates for Monday, March 30, 2026 — WLOS• Statewide Burn Ban as Wildfires Burn Across Western NC — WHQR• Marion Woman Cited, Accused of Starting Jumping Branch Fire — WLOSOklahoma• High Fire Danger and Red Flag Warnings Grip Oklahoma as Multiple Large Fires Persist — Oklahoma Farm Report (March 30, 2026)• FEMA Fire Management Assistance: Oklahoma Jumping Juniper Fire — SafeguardPropertiesSouth Carolina• Dorchester County: Boil Water Advisory Starting March 31 — Official Notice• Planned Water Outage and Boil Advisory on March 31 for Portion of Dorchester County — WTMAHawaii• USGS Volcano Notice: Kīlauea WATCH/ORANGE, March 31, 2026 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

Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management asks Oʻahu residents to complete storm damage reports by today; The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is making $4 mil available to beneficiaries impacted by recent storms and the government shutdown

The salient point of this podcast episode centers on the critical advisories issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State, particularly concerning the lack of current terrorism threats. As of March 23, 2026, there are no active advisories, which provides a sense of security for operations involving traveler support and evacuation assistance. However, we must remain vigilant given the recent developments in Hawaii, where a boil water notice has been issued for specific regions due to potential storm-related damage to the water system. This situation necessitates careful public messaging and coordination to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations. In summary, while there are no immediate threats, the ongoing response to the storm in Hawaii highlights the importance of preparedness and effective communication in emergency management.Takeaways:* The current National Terrorism Advisory System indicates no advisories as of this morning.* The U.S. Department of State has updated its worldwide caution page on March 22, 2026.* Hawaii is currently the only state reporting significant life safety impacts due to storm damage.* A boil water notice has been issued for North Shore Oahu due to potential storm damage.* Public messaging should include instructions to boil water before use for safety.* Coordination with shelters is essential to support vulnerable populations affected by the storm.SourcesDHS* DHS Newsroom (shows NTAS status: “There are no current advisories.”)Travel advisories* State Department — Worldwide Caution (Last Updated: March 22, 2026)* State Department — Consular Information for Americans in the Middle East (Last Updated: March 22, 2026)Hawaiʻi* Honolulu Board of Water Supply — Boil Water Notice Issued for Oʻahu (North Shore: Mokulēʻia to Turtle Bay)* Hawaiʻi News Now — Storm damage/response impacts report (includes water advisory context) 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

Send us Fan MailVOLCANOExpatriated British director Mick Jackson erupts on screen and sets Los Angeles on fire with his latest (to be covered in Season 17 Hacks) blockbuster film VOLCANO (1997).   Suffering from a release date only weeks after another volcano disaster movie hit American movie theaters (Dante's Peak), Jackson's big-budget disaster movie flips the script on Threads (covered last week) with competency porn performed by seasoned actors at or some nearing the pinnacle of their career, including Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche and Keith David, as well as up-and-coming stars and character actors, most notably Don Cheadle, in this ensemble film reminiscent of the 70s disaster flicks.  The primary focus is Jones' Mike Roark, a divorced workaholic dad saddled at the start of the movie with a vacation and a tween daughter who, by the end of the film, will be unburdened by both when lava erupts and flows the streets of L.A. This surprising disaster leads Jone's Roark as the head of the city's Office of Emergency Management along with his number one Cheadle as the bureau's assistant director and someone named Gator who likely works with them and might have teleportation abilities to team up with the egghead and infrequent glasses-wearing Heche character to divert the lava flow into the ocean with the help of a second-act David as a police lieutenant and a racist 90's LAPD cop (not redundant in this film's world), the LAPD's demolition team, and a self-proclaimed “volcano version of Rodney King” (and no help from the White kid named Tommy). In the process, the city solves racism.  This week, Jack's away. Thomas provides alternative tag lines for the film; Ken uncovers information on the 86'ed sequel; and Ryan's left to speculate.  Spoiler: We love it!  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

The salient point of this morning's briefing revolves around the critical updates related to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that necessitate immediate attention from emergency managers. Specifically, the recently released CISA's Kev Catalog highlights two newly listed exploited vulnerabilities: Microsoft SharePoint CVE 2263, with a remediation deadline of March 20, and Zimbra Collaboration Suite CVE 22566376, due by April 1. It is imperative that organizations actively monitor these additions, prioritize patch mitigation for Internet-facing collaboration platforms, and validate compensating controls in situations where patching may be delayed. Additionally, we address the security alert issued by the US embassy for Iran, urging organizations with personnel in the region to ensure their communication plans are up-to-date. Lastly, updates from various states include ongoing wildfire responses in Nebraska and a public health advisory regarding a measles outbreak in Nevada, emphasizing the necessity for vaccination and infection control measures.Takeaways:* On March 18, 2026, CISA released updates regarding newly identified vulnerabilities requiring immediate remediation.* Emergency managers must prioritize patching of collaboration platforms to enhance cybersecurity measures effectively.* Organizations with personnel in Iran should maintain updated communication plans and ensure travel safety measures are in place.* The Nebraska Governor's Office is actively addressing the impacts of wildfires through community engagement and assessments.* A public health advisory in Nevada emphasizes the importance of vigilance regarding measles outbreaks and vaccination efforts.* All other states reported no significant updates, indicating a period of relative stability in emergency management activities.SourcesCISA / KEVCISA KEV data (released 2026-03-18) — SharePoint CVE-2026-20963 & Zimbra CVE-2025-66376 added; due dates listedTravel / SecurityU.S. Embassy Iran — Security Alert: Iran (March 18, 2026 update)NebraskaNebraska Governor — March 18 update: Tour Cottonwood Fire & visit Brady community (acreage/containment noted)AP — Nebraska wildfire fight continues; scale/containment contextNevadaSouthern Nevada Health District — Public Health Advisory 03/18/2026: Measles outbreaks update (vigilance & vaccination) 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

6 years ago, Utah experienced the 5.7 Magnitude earthquake that has us all shook up! and 6 years later... have you actually prepped your home for an earthquake? Angela Lang, Outreach Bureau Chief with Utah Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management on how we can stay prepared.

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses a whistleblower complaint alleging the Director of the Office of Emergency Management was sleeping on the job during the Eaton fire in 2025. Randy also touches on the controversy surrounding SoCal Edison's role in the fire and the company's settlement offers to wildfire survivors. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the need to end monopolies in the energy industry and the importance of municipal utilities. The episode also covers various other California news stories, including a new program to help street vendors and a ballot measure to ban fees for parking at the beach in San Diego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two guests from Reno County, Kansas joined the podcast to talk about the process behind unifying rural fire districts. Randy Partington is the County Administrator for Reno County and Adam Weishaar is the Director of Emergency Management for Reno County. They shared the challenges the fire districts were facing that led to the unification such as equipment, training, and staffing issues. Then they discussed the transition toward consolidation and lessons learned and takeaways from their experience. Host: Lauren Palmer