Podcasts about emergency management director

Boone County's outdoor tornado sirens were activated four times Friday night, due to the tornado warnings. The county adopted the CommanderOne automated siren system in 2025 and it was activated for the first time Friday night. The new system allows sirens to activate only in areas directly impacted by the NWS' tornado warning. Boone County Office of Emergency Management (EOM) director Chris Kelley joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He says sirens activate under TWO conditions: tornado warnings issued by the NWS for parts of Boone County and severe thunderstorm warnings with a destructive damage threat tag. The EOM also reminds you that the outdoor sirens are NOT designed to be heard indoors and that you should have multiple ways to receive warnings:

Boone County's outdoor tornado sirens were activated four times Friday night, due to the tornado warnings. The county adopted the CommanderOne automated siren system in 2025 and it was activated for the first time Friday night. The new system allows sirens to activate only in areas directly impacted by the NWS' tornado warning. Boone County Office of Emergency Management (EOM) director Chris Kelley joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He says sirens activate under TWO conditions: tornado warnings issued by the NWS for parts of Boone County and severe thunderstorm warnings with a destructive damage threat tag. The EOM also reminds you that the outdoor sirens are NOT designed to be heard indoors and that you should have multiple ways to receive warnings:

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

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives an overview of the agency’s annual report from 2025.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives tips about preparedness along with hail, wind and flooding safety for Severe Weather Awareness Week in part two of a

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely as he gives tips about lighting and tornado safety and preparedness for Severe Weather Awareness Week in part one of a two part

This week is severe weather preparedness week. Gregg Sweeten is the Emergency Management Director for McDonald County. Gregg joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss wind and hail safety!

Host Melinda Marsalis speaks with Tippah County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Lindsey about recovery efforts from the ice storm and more. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

The former Emergency Management Director resigned following the results of an audit done for the town of Fairfield. David Becker is accused of spending $170,000 on a town vehicle that's better equipped with technology than even the chief of police! We talked about this with Laura Devlin, Fairfield Republican Town Committee Chair, who says stepping down is not enough. To watch the livestream meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB937DnpmoE&t=7090s IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

07/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Emergency Management Director for Richland County, Brett Lambrecht, and the Communications/911 Manager for Richland County, Jill Breuer. Joel asks them about our emergency alert system and how rural North Dakotans would be alerted in an emergency. This conversation comes after Texas and New Mexico had flash floods that have caused an increasing death toll. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Takeaways for local government's emergency management and response:Best practices in governmental preparedness.How to address the entire community.Ways to leverage technology to enhance information management and situational awareness.Cooperation with FEMA.Implement actionable review and continuous improvement.Featured Guest:John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, Fire Rescue, City of TampaVoices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA Recovery ResourcesICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been predominantly in the news for many months. Most recently as both President Trump and the Secretary of Homeland Security have made remarks that FEMA should be abolished. More recently a 20-person council has been established to examine how best the federal response and recovery efforts to disasters should be accomplished. This then is the topic for this podcast.Craig Fugate the podcast guest served as President Barack Obama's FEMA Administrator from May 2009 to January 2017. Previously, he served as Florida Governor Jeb Bush's Emergency Management Director from 2001-2007 and Governor Charlie Crist from 2007-09.Fugate led FEMA through multiple record-breaking disaster years and oversaw the Federal Government's response to major events such as the Joplin and Moore Tornadoes, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Matthew, and the 2016 Louisiana flooding.FEMA's effectiveness in dealing with more than 500 Presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies under Fugate's leadership restored the faith of the American people in the Federal Government's ability to respond to disasters.Prior to his tenure at FEMA, Fugate was widely praised for his management, under Governor Jeb Bush, of the devastating effects of the 2004 and 2005 Florida hurricane seasons (Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma). Craig provides senior level advice and consultation in disaster management and resiliency policy through Craig Fugate Consulting LLC.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.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.com

Charla Geller is the Newton County Emergency Management Director. She joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss severe weather preparedness and flood safety. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for all kinds of potential emergencies.

Hurricane Milton, a major storm, prompted storm surge warnings along Florida's west coast. Officials warned of severe impacts, including significant flooding and potential damage from construction cranes. Pinellas County's Emergency Management Director emphasized the urgent threat, stating it's a matter of "when," not "if."  

Jeff Masters (Hurricane Expert, Yale Climate Connection), Kaitlyn Kimball (Director of Agriculture for Cityseed, New Haven), James Blanchfield (Wilton, Connecticut Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director)

Executive Director of the FL Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie provides an update on the recovery from Hurricane Helene and provides information for people who suffered losses.

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Russ spoke with Rob Crowder, the new Emergency Management Director for the area.  The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

Executive Director of the FL Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie discusses the state's response to Helene and what families should do to prepare.

A video of Beacon Falls Firefighters rescuing residents in Oxford has gone viral. It is just a snippet of the incredible work first responders have done this week following the historic flooding in parts of Connecticut. We talked with Jeremy Rodorigo, Emergency Management Director and volunteer firefighter in Beacon Falls, to describe the rescue and address how first responders are recovering in the aftermath. Image Credit: Jeremy Rodorigo 

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Jack Willingham, the Emergency Management Director of Yazoo County, Mississippi, about the critical intersection of first responders and pipeline operations. They discuss Jack's experience with the Satartia CO2 pipeline rupture and the significant gap between first responders' preparedness and pipeline operators' communication. Jack emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement and comprehensive training to enhance public safety and ensure effective response to pipeline incidents. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

The Emergency Management Director for the state, Krisit Rollwagen, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. 

RNC Co-chair Lara Trump joins us to talk about the committee's plans to ensure election integrity in the upcoming election. Boone Office of Emergency Management Director, Chris Kelley, gives us an update on those faulty tornado sirens that never went off in last week's severe weather.

El Paso, like many border jurisdictions, works to maintain good working relationships with their cross-border international neighbors. What makes it much more challenging is the mass migration of immigrants that has occurred in recent years, beginning in 2019. Jorge Rodriguez, the podcast guest is the Emergency Management Director for the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management. He has held that position for over seven years. He leads the Office of Emergency Management's mission to cultivate a resilient community through collaborative partnerships to prevent, prepare, mitigate, respond and recover from large-scale emergencies and disasters. The podcast discusses their challenge of emergency management's role in dealing with the influx of migrants. Jorge also highlights his belief that emergency management is moving to a stage of our profession where we need to be transitioning from an “all-hazards” approach to one that is “all-crisis.” This is because we are being called upon to provide leadership in areas that have not been emergency management's domain. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program. Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

This year's theme for the state of Florida is from Forecast to Action

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and the Emergency Management Director of Brown County is in to talk about Tornado Awareness in Northeast Wisconsin, and the various ways you can stay "tuned-in" to the changing weather conditions in our area. Then Sharon Cook is in from the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. They have a clean up event coming up on May 4th and they are looking for volunteers to help keep our waterways and the areas around them clean. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Oshkosh. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Introduction Chief Jack Jones has served for over 35 years in several emergency service roles.   The chief's positions include:   - Fire Chief, Bedford County Fire and Rescue Department (20 plus years)  -Emergency Management Director, (Bedford County, VA) - Flight Paramedic - Paramedic Instructor - Fire Investigator   -Jack has completed the FEMA Emergency Management Institute Advanced Professional Series (APS) and is a graduate of the U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) and the War College of the American Fire Service   -Jack is a credentialed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) designee, he holds a Master's Degree in Public Health and International Relations   -Jack is currently an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health.   Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-w-jones-jr-efo-bs-ma-a442b6292/

Introduction Gabe Lavine has more than 19 years of experience in emergency services and management, public safety, first response, military combat arms, reconnaissance, specialized operations, diplomatic security, intelligence, special weapons and tactics, incident management team leadership, and recovery operations. He was an infantry and reconnaissance officer in the United States Marine Corps with multiple combat deployments overseas. His emergency management experience encompasses state and local service to include the city and county levels as well as with nationally deployable incident management teams as an incident commander. Gabe currently serves as the director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management, one of five divisions in the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. In this role, he manages the state's emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts, and supports county and tribal emergency managers. Key Positions - Director Arizona Division of Emergency Management - Administrator City of Sugar Land Office of Emergency Management - Incident Commander / Region 2 Deputy Team Leader Texas All Hazards Incident Management Team - Director Cochise County Office of Emergency Management - High Threat Protection Specialist US Department of State Afghanistan - Major, United State Marine Corps - 4th Recon Battalion Delta Company Operations Officer - III MEF Special Mission Branch Officer In Charge - 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Charlie Company Commander - Board Vice President Blacksburg Rescue Squad - Field Supervisor Special Operations Division Blacksburg Rescue Squad - Chair Houston UASI Technology Committee - Co-Chair Southeast Texas Regional Advisor Committee South Corridor - EM Representative Governors Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-lavine-723260ab/

Many an emergency manager aspires to become a local emergency management director for a city or county. One such individual who has only recently become a local director is Kyle Bustad, Manager for the Thurston County Emergency Management.In this podcast we discuss his approach to taking over the reins of an agency and what he sees as the challenges and hopes for moving forward as a local director. Kyle is well spoken, and I know you will enjoy hearing what he has to share. Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation. Merit's platform is relied on in mission-critical situations such as the Surfside building collapse and at secure Health and Human Service facilities and is trusted by a growing network of thousands of partners.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Introduction David H. Fischler has worked in the public and private sectors in the emergency response and emergency management fields for over 50 years. His style of pre-incident relationship building has contributed to successful outcomes when significant events impacted his jurisdiction. Within the private sector, Dave has consulted for companies involved in federal, state and local emergency management projects. As a New York State licensed attorney, Dave represents victims and/or families related to post 9/11 injuries or illnesses involving the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville. He is currently co-chairing an International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health and Survival Section committee on repetitive traumatic brain injuries relationship to Parkinson's Disease, dementia/Alzheimers, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Key Positions - Commissioner (retired) - Suffolk County (NY) Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services - Chief-of-Department (retired) - St. James Fire Department - Chair - NFPA 1917 Committee on Automotive Ambulances - Attorney handling fire/EMS/emergency management issues Contact Information LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fischler-8a131b8/ Email: dfischlerlaw@aol.com

Today's show is broken into mostly two parts, though I do hit a little on the goddess of strife and discord at the end. First, we have to look at the government enhanced disaster with the wildfire on Maui before diving into more of our broken and weaponized Department of Justice. When it comes to natural disasters, not all are created equal. In fact, when looking back at the worst of them, they have something in common. Human choices, land management, government policies and woke ideology play a huge role in just how much a natural disaster is magnified. In Hawaii, we learned Maui's Emergency Management Director had zero qualification. He didn't even know how his own Emergency Alert System was designed to operate. Add to that a Deputy Water Management Director who thinks of water as more sacred than people and looks for its equitable distribution. Already, you can see how a small disaster can spin out of control with incompetent people in positions of authority. The government owns the electric company, they own the land where the electrical infrastructure was run and they were made aware of the fire dangers multiple times over the last decade. They received billions of tax-payer dollars for infrastructure upgrades, but chose to build a solar panel farm instead, because of their blind faith in man-made climate change. Rather than heeding the warnings and using their funds to strengthen the existing infrastructure, they left the old, decrepit polls to fall in 60-70 mile an hour winds. The electrical sparks set of the initial blaze. Those lines stayed live for too long. By the time they were shut off, firefighters realized there was no pressure in the lines. The pumps were electrical and were turned off when they shut off power. Every step along the way, government enhanced the disaster, making it worse, not only in terms of property, but also in the sheer number of lost lives. This disaster lies squarely at the feet of Big Government, not climate change. We then move to new information about just how big of a sweetheart deal the US Attorneys were cutting for Hunter Biden. It seems Hunter was not even going to have to enter a guilty plea. It was going to be a complete exoneration. What's worse is learning just how far up the chain of the DOJ this dishonesty went. At this point, the House has no choice but to get an impeachment inquiry underway for Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, David Weiss and eventually Joe Biden. The Left is planning to move as quickly as they can to do as much damage as possible beforehand. As attorney Philip Holloway penned over the weekend, “We are criminalizing political speech. We are criminalizing the pursuit of legal strategies that fail. We are criminalizing appeals to government officials for redress of grievances." This is consistent with what I've been telling you last week. The Left is ignoring the First Amendment and if they get away with it on Donald Trump, they will have successfully destroyed it when they come after us. Finally, we are getting rumor that the Biden regime and public health are planning to bring back Covid lock downs and masks. They are calling the newest variant Eris, which is literally the Greek goddess of strife and discord. It's a suitable name, given the Left is losing their control and they need to re-institute fear to regain power over the people. Don't let them! Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Macon Bibb County, Georgia is redefining they way it prepares for disasters and major events each day. Spencer Hawkins, Emergency Management Director for the Macon-Bibb County government discusses the county's plans for facing all types of issues including hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other major weather events. The Emergency Management team also works tirelessly to ensure all stakeholders in the area work on integrated communications when they approach disasters including local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and secondary users like public works.

Back in episode #19, Steve interviewed the then fairly new Florida Division of Emergency Management Director, Kevin Guthrie. Today we re-visit Director Guthrie who speaks directly to city and county management with the end goal of saving lives and recovering tens of millions of dollars through FDEM and FEMA.

From hurricanes to pandemics to refugee crises, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has led the state's response to countless disasters. FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie joins SalterMitchell PR CEO + Founder April Salter to share stories from the emergency operations center, and discuss his career trajectory from local law enforcement to leading statewide emergency management operations.

On episode eight of The City of Ohio State Podcast, we talk with Robert Armstrong, Ohio State's Emergency Management Director and Jeff Barr, the university's Director of Landscape Services. Hear how Ohio State handles winter weather, from when to cancel classes, to how to keep campus roads and sidewalks safe.

Discussing current issues facing emergency management with Rob Hill, the Stillwater Emergency Management Director.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm, leaving thousands without power and areas flooded. Coastal cities of Naples, Sanibel and Punta Gorda, Fla. face severe storm surge. Ali Velshi reports from Naples and Steve Patterson reports from St. Petersburg, Fla.. Ed McCrane, Sarasota County's Emergency Management Director discusses the post-storm preparations. NBC News Correspondent Guad Venegas reports from Pinar del Río, after Hurricane Ian destroyed infrastructure across Cuba.

The size and scope of the aviation industry make disruption a frighteningly real possibility. Yet for our guests, Andrew Velasquez, First Deputy Aviation Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Aviation, and Justin Pierce, Emergency Management Director for Los Angeles World Airports, planning and preparation enable them to maintain continuity.In this episode, you'll hear Andrew and Justin join host Cheyene Marling to share their insights on building relationships and networks. They also discuss how to effectively conduct risk exercises with tens of thousands of people and how emergency managers work together across organizations.Related Resource: Getting Started with Resilience Management Guide

Joshua Swift, Director of Forsyth County Public Health, and August Vernon, Emergency Management Director join Sheriff Kimbrough to talk about coronavirus (COVID-19). They address rumors, best practices to stay healthy, and the reality of our current situation here in Forsyth County during this state of emergency.

Part 2 of my extremely enjoyable and educational discussion with Jeff Jelinek.  Jeff and I have "known of" each other via an organizations and friends that are near and dear to my heart.  Everytime his name would come up people would speak VERY highly of him and his competence.  So much so that i thought to myself "I wonder if he'd come and join me on this podcast".  Well, lo and behold, he agreed to do so in a heartbeat!  To meet Jeff in person though is to meet someone seasoned by trials and ready for whatever the future may hold.  As Mark Twain once wrote "the weakest of all weak things is a virtue that has not been tested by fire".  Jeff's virtues HAVE been tested, and they have come out on top.  What is most amazing to me is that Jeff Jelinek, who you met in last week's podcasts, works in a field which is fraught with stress and yet he is one of the funnest people to talk with that I have ever met.  He is a zen master in emergency management both personally and professionally.  He prepares for emergencies and disasters and yet instead of being a nervous wreck (like I would be) he is straightforward and calm.  Things that most of us want to pretend will never happen to us are part of Jeff's daily life and thinking almost continuously.  In Jeff life, everytime there's a storm he's got to be on alert.  Oh joy, oh rapture, oh bliss.  But trust me, he's the type of guy you want at the helm when a mother nature or any other life threatening event occurs.  Jeff Jelinek has been the Emergency Management Director for Sauk County for the past 16 years. His responsibility is to prepare Sauk County for any and all possible emergency events with planning, training, and coordination between agencies. Prior to his current position, Jeff was the Bioterrorism Education and Training Officer with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Jeff also spent 13 years working for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in numerous positions. He has been involved in numerous emergency response operations giving him the knowledge and experience to train others on effective command and control. Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

Every time I meet someone new on this podcast, it's always a treat.  Everyone has a story and I'm usually amazed at the experiences they've had.  This week's guest is no exception.  Especially when one considers the type of professional experiences this guest has had.  What is most amazing to me is that Jeff Jelinek, who you'll meet in this week and next week's podcasts, works in a field which is fraught with stress.  He prepares for emergencies and disasters.  Things that most of us want to pretend will never happen to us.  But in Jeff life, everytime there's a storm he's got to be on alert.  Oh joy, what fun.  Jeff Jelinek has been the Emergency Management Director for Sauk County for the past 16 years. Jeff's responsibility is to prepare Sauk County by planning, training, and coordination between agencies. Prior to his current position, Jeff was the Bioterrorism Education and Training Officer with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Jeff also spent 13 years working for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in numerous positions. He has been involved in numerous emergency response operations giving him the knowledge and experience to train others on effective command and control. Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

Topic: Former FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, shares the strategies he used to build trusting relationships with influential decision makers and advance to one of the most sought after executive leadership positions within the U.S. federal government. Free https://learn.alextremble.com/courses/Networking (Strategic Networking Course) worth $479 If you would like to be entered to our monthly raffle for a online strategic networking course worth $479 all you have to do is: Step 1: Post a leadership or career advancement question on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment on one of my YouTube videos (youtube.com/alextremble) Step 2: Tag me LinkedIn: @AlexTremble Instagram: @AlexDTremble Twitter: @AlexDTremble Facebook: @AlexDTrembleGPS/ Step 3: Add the following hashtag, "TheATshow" to your post Today's guest: Craig Fugate served as President Barack Obama's FEMA Administrator from May 2009 to January 2017. Previously, he served as Florida Governor Jeb Bush's Emergency Management Director from 2001-2007 and Governor Charlie Crist from 2007-09.  Fugate led FEMA through multiple record-breaking disaster years and oversaw the Federal Government's response to major events such as the Joplin and Moore Tornadoes, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Matthew, and the 2016 Louisiana flooding.  Fugate set a clear and compelling vision, mission, and priorities for FEMA and relentlessly drove the Agency to achieve better outcomes for survivors.  FEMA's effectiveness in dealing with more than 500 Presidentially-declared major disasters and emergencies under Fugate's leadership restored the faith of the American people in the Federal Government's ability to respond to disasters.  Prior to his tenure at FEMA, Fugate was widely praised for his management, under Governor Jeb Bush, of the devastating effects of the 2004 and 2005 Florida hurricane seasons (Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma). Craig currently provides senior level advice and consultation is the area of disaster management and resiliency policy through Craig Fugate Consulting LLC.  Craig also serves as the Chief Resiliency Officer at One Concern. Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Months after an overwhelming vote, the new Mississippi state flag is finalized by Governor Reeves and raised above the state capitol.Then, vaccination roll-out in Mississippi is lagging behind - especially in long term care settings. Health officials and representatives from major pharmacies explain the delays during a hearing with lawmakers.Plus, the state's Emergency Management Director shares his battle with and recovery from COVID-19.Segment 1:It's official - Mississippi has a new state banner. Government leaders gathered yesterday to witness Governor Tate Reeves sign final certification of the November vote that made the new design featuring a white magnolia official.Last summer, as protests over racial injustice amplified the call for change, lawmakers took the first steps toward change by retiring the 1894 flag emblazoned with the confederate battle emblem. Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, Gov. Tate Reeves, Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove and Rep. Zakiya Summers comment.Segment 2:The coronavirus vaccine rollout in the Magnolia State is lagging. Mississippi currently trails neighboring states for vaccinations in long term care settings, and lawmakers are searching for ways to speed up this process to protect vulnerable Mississippians. During a hearing with legislators yesterday, Dr. Thomas Dobbs explained some of the reasons for delays with the initial allocations of the vaccine.Segment 3:As the man on the right flank of Governor Tate Reeves during dozens of press conferences throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Colonel Greg Michel was immersed the state's mitigation efforts. The Director of the state's Emergency Management Agency, Michel coordinated the delivery of PPE to hospitals facilities and county health leaders, and managed preparations for emergency overflow hospitals in places like Camp Shelby. But during the pandemic's largest surge, not even Michel was spared from the virus. Now, he shares his personal COVID-19 story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryan and Luke Dorris talk with former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate about managing hurricanes and other disasters including Covid-19, his time in Florida dealing with the monumental hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, and lessons for dealing with hurricanes in the future.

On this episode, we visit the University of Oregon campus to talk to members of a network that is dedicated to improving disaster preparedness in higher education. Featured speakers include Andre Le Duc, Chief Resilience Officer and Associate Vice President of Safety and Risk Services at University of Oregon, Amy Rasmussen, Emergency Manager and Business Continuity Manager at Pacific University, and Steve Charvat, Emergency Management Director at University of Washington.