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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.
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.
Andi Madison Wagner of Evansville, Indiana, has not been seen since August 6, 2022. Date of birth: 6/9/1998 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 5'4" Weight: 125 lbs Race: White / Caucasian Tattoo #1: Dreamcatcher on left forearm Tattoo #2: The name "Joshua Brown" on right forearm Nickname: "Riri" Last seen wearing orange tank top and jeans. She frequently visited Oakland City & Newburgh, Indiana. Where is Andi - Facebook Group If you have any information on Andi's disappearance, contact the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979. ****** In this episode: Interview with Rick White, former Emergency Management Director in Union County, Kentucky. Rick's TikTok: Front Porch America JuJu's Rabbit Hole - Interview with Franky Lee (Andi's cousin) Narked Divers Brother's Underwater Recovery WEVV-44 - Family searching for missing woman Andi Wagner
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.
Michelle P. Dietrich, PA-CEM, Emergency Management Director, North Central Task Force Chair, on the upcoming Union County EMA hazardous materials waste collection event. We'll talk about the ‘why' of this event, why homeowners who want to dispose of items properly have trouble doing so, and we'll chat about the rest of the work she does.
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.
September is National Preparedness Month. KFOR's Dale Johnson talks with Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management Director, Jim Davidsaver
Not only is he a storm chaser, he is Nemaha County's Emergency Management Director. Tune in and hear what Eddie has to say about storm chasing, what it takes, and even debunk some myths! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
KFOR's Jeff Motz talks with Lancaster County Emergency Management Director, Jim Davidsaver about Severe Weather Awareness Week
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.
We know it's been quite a while, but we were able to have a super fun guest come in and knock out a new podcast episode today! Join us as we talk severe storms with Bolivar's Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Brent Watkins! Chief Watkins chats with us on a variety of topics from tornadoes, drills, Charlie Brown and Chris Farley. Click the link below and download our latest episode and share the link with all of your friends! Help us spread the message about the Connecting Polk County podcast! (We are sorry about the audio imbalances. With a new program, we are still working through the bugs and issues.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingpolkcounty/support
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/
Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey joins the morning show to give some safety tips for the impending winter storm. Coffey also gives an update on temporary warming centers.
Join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer in one of the most exciting podcasts yet! We are joined by The Department of Agriculture's Emergency Management Director, Venessa Sims, and one of the Georgia Archives Conservators, Sigourney Smuts, in an awesome conversation about conservation vs. restoration and how conservators are maintaining Georgia's history, art and important artifacts. #AskAConservator is trending and people are interested in learning about this field of work. Tune in to hear about this fascinating profession and learn some tips on what you can do if your photos, artwork or family heirlooms are damaged or need repair!
It is an unfortunate truth that mass shootings are becoming much more common. In this podcast we learn about the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States, the Las Vegas Mass Shooting event in 2017. My guest is Carolyn Levering, Emergency Management Director for the City of Las Vegas. She provides a compelling account for what happened and then the aftermath of the incident. There are number of lessons to be learned from listening to this podcast, to include—be ready for an increase hacking of your jurisdiction's IT systems. This episode is sponsored by The Blue Cell, a by design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.
Commissioners are joined by Office of Emergency Management Director, Adriane Beck. Adriane highlights how OEM responds to 9-1-1 calls, wildfires, floods and new to her realm, the pandemic, and the varying incidents it has created.OEM's work captures the community resiliency of Missoula County and the relationships throughout. There's humor, intrigue and heartfelt appreciation in these 20 minutes; it's well worth your time and a great reminder that when we come together, we can accomplish more than we thought we were capable of.
The State of Hawaii has a unique geographical location among all states—an island state! This podcast is an interview with Luke Meyers, the Emergency Management Director for the state of Hawaii. We discuss the hazards the state faces and also their jurisdictional arrangement with a total of four counties. There is a brief discussion of the botched “the missiles are coming” warning along with other topics of interest. Think about the impact to their economy when COVID-19 stopped the influx of 35-40K tourists coming to the state. At one point they had only 150 arrivals in one day. Supply chain dependencies and being reliant on shipping for all your goods is another dynamic they have to deal with. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. It all starts with America's largest, fastest, and now according to a third-party rating service umlaut, it is the most reliable 5G network, as well as the tools that help you take advantage of 5G. T-Mobile offers an amazing customer experience and outstanding value—with no tradeoffs. They have the most reliable 5G according to umlaut based on crowdsourced user experience data (Sept 2020 to Feb 2021). They also have the fastest 5G according to Opensignal Awards based on average speeds (USA: 5G User Experience Report April 2021). See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com.
Los Angeles World Airports, which includes LAX is the 3rd busiest airport in the world by passenger volume. In this podcast I interview Justin Pierce who is the Emergency Management Director there. We talk about the challenges and opportunities he faces with such a large enterprise system. Besides going into the details of his emergency management program we also discuss the future of the emergency management profession to include NextGen Emergency Managers. 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.
TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Jonathan Lord, Emergency Management Director for Flagler County. As hurricane season gets underway, Jonathan is here to give his tops on disaster prep, hurricane survival tips, and how to respond to a wildfire. Things even get chilly in this interview as Jonathan talks about the county's plan for a blizzard! Wait, how did that come up exactly? The only way to know is to stream Episode 1 of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkflagler)
In this episode, Josh Shanley – firefighter, paramedic, and Emergency Management Director for Northampton, Massachusetts, talks about the Great Connecticut RIver Flood of 1936, its devastating effects, long-term consequences, and the message it has for a world in climate change. Based on his new book, Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 from the History Press.
Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme interviews Craig Fugate, former Administrator at FEMA, USA, (2009-2017), reporting to President Barack Obama. Craig, now Chief Emergency Officer, One Concern, provides his perspective on the recent crisis in Texas - the power grid outage, the current Mexican border refugee challenge (9,500 unaccompanied children at the border in February 2021) and his perspective on working together across nations to build international planetary-wide resilience. Towards the end of the interview he even provides some tips on how we can as individuals all get through these tough and pressured times to build resilience. Craig Fugate's Official Biography: Mr 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 2001-2009. 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. 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). During his tenure, Fugate focused not only on restoring FEMA’s response capabilities but on promoting emergency management as a community and shared responsibility. Fugate instituted a permanent effort to build the nation’s capacity to stabilize a catastrophic event within 72 hours. He drove completion of Presidential policy on national preparedness and implemented the National Preparedness System to build unity of effort to address the nation's most significant risks. On Fugate’s watch, FEMA awarded more than $19 billion in preparedness grants, supported more than 700 drills and exercises in 47 states, and had more than 40 million participants take part in grassroots community preparedness drills. During Fugate’s tenure, rates of adoption for disaster resilient building codes nationwide increased from 40% in 2009 to 63% in 2016. Fugate also provided Federal Government-wide leadership on reducing disaster risk through efforts to develop for President Obama’s approval executive orders that reduce the Nation’s flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk through managed Federal investment in hazard-prone areas. FEMA’s use of technology to support operations and enable decision-making flourished under Fugate’s leadership. Prior to his service in the Obama Administration, Fugate served as Florida’s Emergency Management Director. As the State Coordinating Officer for 11 Presidentially-declared disasters, he managed more than $4 billion in Federal disaster assistance. In 2004, Fugate managed the largest Federal disaster response in Florida history as four major hurricanes - Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne - impacted the state in quick succession. In 2005, Florida was again impacted by major disasters when three more hurricanes - Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma - made landfall in the state. The impact from Katrina was felt more strongly in the Gulf coast states to the west but Florida launched the largest mutual aid response in its history in support of those states. Under Fugate’s stewardship, Florida’s emergency management program became the first statewide program in the Nation to receive full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. In 2016, he was the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Lacy E. Suiter Award honoree for lifetime achievements and contributions in the field of emergency management. In 2017, Fugate formed Craig Fugate Consulting LL. and joined One Concern as Chief Emergency Management Officer. Full transcript here shortly: https://radioideaxme.com/interviews/ In this ideaXme interview Fugate talks of: The Texas power grid outage. The current Mexican border refugee challenge. His career. And lastly, as mentioned, provides advice to everyone wanting to build resilience in tough times. Craig Fugate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigfugateconsultingllc/ https://oneconcern.com/en/about/ ideaXme: https://radioideaxme.com https://www.instagram.com/ideaxme/?hl... https://twitter.com/ideaxm?ref_src=tw... https://www.facebook.com/ideaXme/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1867... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!
State Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz explains how vaccines are distributed in pods and his reasons for stepping down — effective this April.
Florida’s Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is announcing he will be resigning and replaced by his deputy Kevin Guthrie. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — While Ron DeSantis had nothing but praise for Moskowitz, he had nothing but scorn for the new guidance from the CDC about the safe reopening of schools. The Governor says it all about politics. — A new coalition of labor and consumers groups is trying to stop the COVID-19 liability immunity bills in the state Legislature. — Florida’s Department of Health is reporting 159 additional fatalities Monday but only 3,600 new cases of COVID-19. That’s the lowest number of new cases since the end of October. — New research shows the wealthiest Floridians got considerably richer during the COVID-19 crisis, adding more than $28 billion to their net worth, while essential workers faced unemployment, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. — Speaking of billionaires, DeSantis is upping the ante in his fight against Big Tech. He’s supporting a new bill that would prevent them from selling your personal data without your permission. — Florida lawmakers hate the idea of gun control, but what about controlling bullets? Sen. Lauren Book talks about her bill that would require background checks to buy ammo. — A new report from the Children’s Movement of Florida says businesses that want to attract the best talent have to adopt more family-friendly policies. — And finally, a Florida Woman and her Florida Daughter are accused of stealing almost $200,000 by setting up fake cosmetic surgery clinics.
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveils his new budget, adding up to more than $96 billion — an all-time high. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Despite the economic turmoil created by the COVID-19 crisis, DeSantis wants to increase spending for schools and clean water. — Three Democrats who serve on Florida’s Congressional delegation are blasting the Governor over his management of the vaccination program. — But the guy in charge of distributing vaccines in Florida says the real problem is a lack of “meds from the feds.” — Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz briefed state lawmakers while accompanied by Cobra: the COVID-19 sniffing dog. — Rep. Ted Deutch, the Congressman whose district includes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is calling for the expulsion of Marjorie Taylor Green of Georgia … who retweeted claims that the Parkland massacre was staged. — And finally, a Florida Man who fired almost 100 rounds while targeting his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend during a drive-by shooting.
Florida is reporting 222 more fatalities from COVID-19 and almost 14,000 new cases of the disease. Hospitals are getting crowded. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees spent all week making rounds in the legislature … and faced more questions about the vaccination campaign. — However, if you really want to find out why the vaccine program is chaotic, the man to talk to is Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz. He says the feds are not delivering as much as they promised as soon as they promised. — Moskowitz spoke to members of the House Pandemic Committee right after they passed a bill to crack down on people who commit fraud during a pandemic. — And there’s more gloom and doom in the new state budget. The chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee says 2021 will not be a fun year. — And finally, there’s a Florida Man whose kids will apparently follow him to the Sunshine State when he leaves the White House.
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.
Interested In a career In emergency management ? What does It mean? Learn from Jody.
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.
As the state enters the first week of Safe Return, another Mississippi county comes under heavier scrutiny.And, we examine the last developments regarding two drugs used to treat COVID-19.Then, for high school seniors across the state, graduation ceremonies are a milestone. We look at how the 2020 class is handling the challenges of the pandemic.Plus, hurricane preparedness on the season's first official day.Segment 1:Mississippi will enters the first week of the Safe Return Order today. The order, signed by Governor Tate Reeves last week, allows all businesses in the state to open provided they adhere to certain health safety guidelines. But some Mississippi counties remain under higher scrutiny due to increased levels of community transmission. During his daily press briefing Friday, Reeves announced amendments to the list of counties under heavier restrictions.The Mississippi Department of Health reported over 700 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, sending the case total in the state above the 15,000 mark. As the state enters it's third month of fighting the coronavirus, more is understood within the medical community about how to treat the infections and deadly disease. Late last month, The World Health Organization suspended use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19. Around the same time, the National Institutes of Health reported positive results from a study on the antiviral drug remdesivir. Dr. Vikas Majithia is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine. He joins our Michael Guidry to discuss what's being learned about the drugs used to treat COVID. Segment 2:High school graduation is an important rite of passage for many seniors. It's where students get the chance to walk across the stage to accept their diploma---as family and friends look on. But overnight because of the coronavirus pandemic, things changed for seniors---- canceled proms, senior trips and even graduation ceremonies. MPB's Alexandra Watts speaks with some Mississippi high school seniors about their final school year.Segment 3:It's the first day of June, which, for those states bordering the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, also means the first OFFICIAL day of hurricane season. With two named storms already on record, forecasters are predicting a busy year, and that's proving to be ever more the case as a meteorologists are currently keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance just west of the Yucatan Peninsula. Rupert Lacy is the Emergency Management Director for Harrison County. He helps us layout what Mississippians can expect this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 29, 2020 - Travis Waack, Manitowoc County Emergency Management Director
Bryan and Local 10 meteorologist Luke Dorris kick on Hurricane Season 2020, which has been active so far. Joining them is Shannon Weiner, Emergency Management Director in the Keys to talk about hurricane planning with COVID-19 as a consideration and more.
RURAL SOUTH CAROLINA: THE NEW COVID-19 BATTLEGROUNDIn this edition of TCN AROUND TOWN, the podcast from The Twin-City News, we talk with JOSHUA MORTON, the Emergency Management Director in rural Saluda County, home to only 20,000 residents but a place with the fourth highest per capita coronavirus infection rate in South Carolina. And over the next three days, up to 1,100 people will be tested for the virus to help health officials see just how deep and wide the outbreak is here.
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4-15-2020 John Ward, Emergency Management Director of Clay County
On this week’s Weekly Chat Podcast, reporter Taylor Six talks with Dustin Heiser, the director for the Madison County Emergency Management Agency about his role, the operations of EMA and their duties in being the lead responders for the coronavirus.
April 9, 2020 - Travis Waack, Manitowoc County Emergency Management Director
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3-26-2020 Director Foster provides and update from Nassau County on the impact and preparations and impact of the Coronavirus.
On this episode of the Channel V6 Podcast we bring Cyndie Mattinson, Epidemiology Coordinator with TriCounty Health Department and Jeremy Raymond, Emergency Management Director with Uintah County on to answer questions and discuss the Coronavirus and the current response in the Uintah Basin. For questions or comments email us at podcast@channelv6.com This episode is sponsored by Jiffy Pawn. channelv6.com/podcast/
This week, we talk to New Canaan Emergency Management Director Mike Handler about the state of the town as locals adjust to measures designed to help stop transmission of COVID-19.
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.
With season to season weather challenges that the state of Florida faces, Mr. Morgan educates the listener about getting prepared and staying safe during any potential weather threat.
Doug Bryson with Spartanburg emergency management was actually driving when the twister started to strike the west side and describes what he saw plus he updates us on the very latest with the emergency response and what will happen in the community to help people clean up their property
00:00 Oakland Middle School teacher Melissa Fike joins us...she was just awarded a $25,000 Milken Educator Award 15:00 Former Columbia Police Captain (the first female captain on the force) joins us. She was eventually fired from her job as Emergency Management Director, and she then filed a wrongful termination suit which was settled by the city.
In this episode, FEMA speaks with emergency managers and a member of FEMA’s National Youth Preparedness Council who are working to make preparedness a part of Pacific Northwest schools and communities. Hsin Ya (Jessie) Huang, a student at South Eugene High School; Scott Zaffram, Federal Preparedness Coordinator at Region 10; and Bryce A. McKenna, Emergency Management Director at Oregon Department of Education - Office of Student Services share their perspectives on youth preparedness.
In this episode, FEMA speaks with emergency managers and a member of FEMA’s National Youth Preparedness Council who are working to make preparedness a part of Pacific Northwest schools and communities. Hsin Ya (Jessie) Huang, a student at South Eugene High School; Scott Zaffram, Federal Preparedness Coordinator at Region 10; and Bryce A. McKenna, Emergency Management Director at Oregon Department of Education - Office of Student Services share their perspectives on youth preparedness.
Flooding dominates today's broadcast as we talk to Tyler Cavalli, Lana Green and Clay Patton about their trips to work. We also hear from Darren Lewis the Emergency Management Director for Buffalo County and talk to Paul Perkins about the upcoming forecast for the upcoming days.
Flooding dominates today's broadcast as we talk to Tyler Cavalli, Lana Green and Clay Patton about their trips to work. We also hear from Darren Lewis the Emergency Management Director for Buffalo County and talk to Paul Perkins about the upcoming forecast for the upcoming days.
May 24, 2019 - Travis Waack, Manitowoc County Emergency Management Director
Guests: Aaron Miller, PS Communications & Emergency Management Director & Morgan Turner, Emergency Communications Technician Host: Joe Kang, Enterprise Change Manager
It's that time of year again. This week, we brought back our Emergency Management Director to discuss the department's severe weather protocols and actions the community should take when they know severe weather is on the way. Special Guest: Rob Hill | Emergency Management Director Host: Sherry Fletcher | Director of Marketing and Public Relations Co-host: Jasmine Sievert | Video Specialist
Last night storms cause tornado warnings - straight-line winds- power outages and more, and we get the latest from the Stark County EMA Director.
Coby speaks with Emergency Management Director Jim Davidsaver about weather.
Sarah and Rob talk to Charla Geller, Emergency Management Director for Newton County about spring flooding and severe weather
Melissa Taylor resumed her position as Seneca County Director of Emergency Management in November after the Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted 13-0 to honor her request to withdraw her resignation letter from early in the year. On Monday, she is in-studio with Harold “Web Dog” Weber as a guest on Weber This Week. .
Sanford's Fire Chief Craig Radzak is introduced. The Fire Chief shares the department's overall history of the Sanford Fire Department (SFD) typical calls, his role as the city's Emergency Management Director, SFD's First Response Agreement, and more.
In this week's episode of the Bryan Norcross Podcast, Bryan and Luke discuss Hurricane Florence's assault on the Carolinas and storm preparedness in Miami-Dade with emergency management director Frank Rollason.
Mark Wilbert has been the man the city of Charleston has turned to in case of emergencies. He helped people prepare for Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. He was there after 9 parishioners at Mother Emanuel were killed. Last August, he planned for a crowd of thousands in town for the solar eclipse. Now the former city Emergency Management Director has a new job. He's Charleston's first ever Chief Resilience officer. "We're the first city in South Carolina to actually have this position," said Wilbert from his office at the Gaillard Center downtown. So what is a resilience chief? The group, “100 Resilient Cities”, created by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2013 describes it as a top-level advisor who reports directly to the mayor, establishing a resilience vision to maximize innovation and minimize the impact of unforeseen events. Charleston's mayor announced the position in January during his state of the city address, calling flooding and the threat of sea level rise top priorities. Wilbert
Interview with Theresa Delgado-Tossas Hosts: Trevor Hultner and Yael Grauer Resources: thehill.com/policy/energy-envir…ement-chief-resigns www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locale…rgomez-2373480/ www.cbsnews.com/news/lt-general-j…plains-departure/ To donate: www.facebook.com/groups/AdoptAreciboPuertoRico/ To receive donations: www.facebook.com/groups/361102627648318/ Intro/outro music by The Hellfreaks: www.thehellfreaks.com
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 2001-2009. 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). Links linkedin.com/in/craig-fugate-912b19131 disastersrus.org/ craig@craigfugate.com Twitter WCraigFugate
Welcome back to another episode of Within the Trenches, a podcast based on the experience of being a 9-1-1 dispatcher. A lot has happened in the past couple of weeks and instead of boring you with text on this post I would like for you to listen to this episode with guest Jamison, Director of Weakly County 9-1-1 & is the Emergency Management Director as well as an ENP and 2nd VP of NENA and share it on social media. In this episode we take a deep dive look at the reclassification issue. As always if you have any comments, questions or you would like to be a guest on the show send an email to wttpodcast@gmail.com. To see what you can do to help NENA's push for reclassification follow the link below. Also if you have not done so make sure to check out the t-shirts for the #IAM911 movement. NENA - Web | Facebook | Twitter NENA Reclassification - Web #IAM911 t-shirt - Web Episode topics - Jamisons's 9-1-1 story The fight for reclassification #IAM911 movement