Podcasts about emergency preparedness

.Step inside one of the most unique corners of American healthcare as Transmission Interrupted takes you behind the scenes of the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. In this episode, host Jill Morgan is joined by key members of the Nebraska team—Dr. Katie Willet, Morgan Shradar, and Angie Vasa—to explore how preparedness, partnership, and people form the backbone of the nation's only dedicated quarantine unit. Listeners will discover the origin story of this 20-bed unit, why it's different from both home quarantine and traditional hospital isolation, and how its creation was driven by real-world lessons from recent public health emergencies like the Ebola outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic.From the practical logistics of care (think twice-daily health checks, concierge-level support, and even laundry service) to the psychological challenges of isolation and the intricacies of national and global collaboration, this episode sheds light on the critical thinking and teamwork required to protect both individuals and the community during high-stakes contagious threats. Hear firsthand how the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine team adapts with each new pathogen, leans on the strength of their Omaha community, and continuously trains to stay a step ahead of the next big infectious risk—demonstrating “Nebraska nice” even in the toughest circumstances.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsMorgan Shradar, RN, BSN, MPHNursing Professional Development Specialist- Nebraska Biocontainment UnitCo-Director- National Disaster Medical Disaster Infectious Disease Training ProgramSubject Matter Expert NETEC & Task 2 Lead - NICSMorgan Shradar has more than 20 years of experience in the operating room and more than 14 years of experience with the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit. She has previous experience as a lead surgical nurse where she managed procedural areas (endoscopy, surgery, cardiac cath lab/interventional radiology, preop/pacu, and sterile processing). She has also managed process improvement initiatives for supply chain improvements and patient experience within procedural areas at Nebraska Medicine Bellevue. Morgan is a nurse coordinator with the Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center (RESPTC). She develops and leads the education and training for the RESPTC team, including education meetings, quarterly trainings, exercises, and drill development. Morgan collaborates on the education and training and policy development for the National Quarantine Unit. She actively participated in the repatriation efforts of guests from Wuhan, China, and the Diamond Princess, who required care for COVID-19. Further, she is a subject matter expert with NETEC and partners with others to evaluate readiness for RESPTCs and works with long-term care focus groups to develop education and just-in-time resources to enhance LTC setting readiness. In 2020/2021, she partnered with LTC and skilled nursing facilities on evaluating the current COVID-19 infection control practices within facilities across Nebraska. She has also partnered with Nebraska Medicine to educate and train medical teams on donning/doffing PAPRs and worked with procedural areas on developing their PAPR protocols. Morgan is a task lead with NICS, which is focused on developing XR/AR education for the small and rural hospital on infection control practices within the sterile processing department. She is also the co-director of the National Disaster Medical Response Infectious Disease Training program, which has focused on educating and training the NDMS teams on infection control practices to ready them for deployment to both austere and hospital missions. Morgan collaborates in program development and partnerships with various organizations focused on infectious disease education and training. Morgan began her career in 2000 as an operating room nurse for Nebraska Medicine, where she joined the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit team in 2009 to play an integral role in treating patients with Ebola Virus Disease during the 2014-2015 activation.Dr. Katie Willet, MD, FACEPAssociate Professor, UNMC Department of Emergency MedicineAssociate Program Director, UNMC Department of Emergency MedicineHealth Security Fellowship Director, UNMC Department of Emergency MedicineKatie Willet, MD (she/her/hers), is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. She is one of the residency assistant program directors and takes part in the development of disaster preparedness and biopreparedness training for residents and other multidisciplinary trainees, both within UNMC and our external partners. She has interests in austere/wilderness medicine, disaster medicine, and biopreparedness. She also serves as the health security fellowship program director and co-creator with several partners within the Global Center for Health Security. With this, she takes part in preparedness planning, training development, and response. Similarly, she is involved with several different research and training projects with the Global Center for Health Security as well as teaching regionally about disaster preparedness. She is an assistant medical director for the National Quarantine Unit and a health security scholar with the Global Center for Health Security.Angie Vasa, MSN, RNDirector, Readiness Consultations and Metrics Development, NETECDirector, Emergency Preparedness and Special Pathogen Programs, Nebraska MedicineProgram Director, Region VII Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment CenterAngela Vasa, MSN, RN, is the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Special Pathogen Programs at Nebraska Medicine. She serves as the Director of Consulting Services and Metrics Development at NETEC and is the Program Director for the Region VII Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center. Angela is also a scholar in the Global Center for Health Security at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her nursing background includes over a decade of clinical experience with specialized expertise in the areas of trauma, critical care, solid organ transplant, and high-consequence infectious diseases. She joined the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit team in 2009, where she has cared for patients with Ebola virus disease and Lassa Fever and continues to be an active clinical member while serving as the program director.HostJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)ResourcesNational Quarantine UnitGlobal Center for Health SecurityNebraska Medicine/UNMC asked to monitor U.S. citizens from cruise ship hantavirus outbreakWhat to know about Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit as it prepares to bring in hantavirus cruise ship passengersTransmission Interrupted PodcastNETEC Resource LibraryNETECAbout NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.For more information, visit NETEC on the web.NETEC Consultation ServicesAssess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert.For more information, visit NETEC Consultation Services.

Send us Fan MailThe world is changing faster than ever, and the biggest risks aren't always the ones making headlines. In this episode, Forrest Garvin shares the five threats he's watching most closely right now and explains why every family should be paying attention. From economic uncertainty and cyber attacks to power grid vulnerabilities, natural disasters, and growing geopolitical tensions, you'll learn how these events could affect your daily life and what practical steps you can take to prepare.This isn't about fear—it's about becoming more prepared, more self-reliant, and more resilient. Forrest breaks down each threat in simple terms, discusses the warning signs to watch for, and shares realistic preparedness strategies that anyone can begin implementing today. Whether you're new to preparedness or have been prepping for years, this episode will help you prioritize your time, money, and resources so you're ready for whatever comes next.If you're interested in preparedness, emergency preparedness, survival, self-reliance, homesteading, food storage, emergency planning, and protecting your family, this episode is for you.https://forrestgarvin.com/https://garvinacademy.com/https://preppernet.com/ Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Text the show! A 16-year-old California lifeguard saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning in massive surf.The country celebrated the rescue.His mother celebrated something else: the training that made the rescue possible.When people tried to give her son money, she redirected them toward the Junior Lifeguards program that had spent years preparing him for the moment everyone else saw on video.That got Chad thinking:Why do we spend so much attention on the rescue and so little on the readiness?On this Freedom Friday, Chad follows that question from Junior Lifeguards and America's lifeguard shortage to CPR, Stop the Bleed, hunter education, emergency preparedness, and the invisible instructors who quietly create competent citizens.He also tells the story of flipping a raft on Oregon's Deschutes River with his 70- and 74-year-old parents — and realizing that training he hadn't consciously thought about in decades was still there when he needed it.The larger question:What should every American know before they're handed a high school diploma?Not politically.Practically.Because there's always a gap between the emergency and the professionals arriving.Those minutes belong to whoever is standing there.Freedom isn't only permission. Freedom is capability.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, and Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Nic Rangel.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this episode, Alicia Johnson, founder of Two Lynchpin Road, shares valuable strategies for effective public communication during emergencies. Discover how trust, transparency, and community engagement shape public perception and improve crisis response.BIO: Alicia is an emergency manager, resilience strategist, and Founder and CEO of Two Lynchpin Road — a woman-owned resilience consulting firm. With over 20 years of on-the-ground experience, she has spent her career on the question disaster response never fully answers: why do some communities recover while others don't — and what does trust have to do with it? That question drives her Resilience Operating System, which treats Trust Infrastructure — the measurable connections between institutions and the communities they serve — as a non-negotiable foundation for disaster preparedness. Alicia's work helps governments and organizations build community trust, strengthen public engagement, and create information systems that actually reach people before a crisis demands it. She has served as an expert to NATO, built White House-recognized preparedness resources, and worked with clients ranging from the City of Sonoma to state emergency management agencies across the country. When she's not building trust infrastructure before a crisis tests it, you'll find her taking photographs and planning her next travel adventure. 10 countries, 47 states, and counting.https://twolynchpinroad.comSupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Floods can have devastating impacts on rural communities, affecting families, farms, livestock, crops, and infrastructure. In this episode, Ellen Duysen of the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and Carolyn Sheridan of the Ag Health and Safety Alliance discuss lessons learned from the Midwest floods of 2019 and Iowa's historic flooding in 2024.The conversation highlights the importance of emergency planning, personal safety, recovery resources, and community support. Listeners will learn practical steps farmers and rural residents can take to prepare for future disasters and protect themselves, their families, and their livelihoods.Episode ResourcesFirst Aid Resources, GPCAH Topic PageFlood Information, Ready.govFlood Maps, FEMAPlan Ahead to Save Lives, Reduce Damage, Press Release by Ellen Duysen

Photo: First Nation leaders held a press conference on July 21, 2026 to address claims by the Ontario government. (Courtesy Nishnawbe Aski Nation / YouTube) Indigenous leaders in Ontario are calling for a public inquiry into how the provincial government responded to the wildfires that ripped through parts of Northern Ontario. As Dan Karpenchuk reports, at least two First Nations communities burned to the ground. Several First Nations leaders held a news conference in Thunder Bay recently to counter claims by the Ontario government that it did communicate and respond with Native communities about the fire dangers. Helen Paavola is the chief of the Collins First Nation. “There's nothing left but just ashes. My members barely escaped with the clothes on their back.” Paavola says her community was left to evacuate without notice or support from the government, but Ontario Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop insists there was communication. “There has been a lot of communication back and forth between First Nations communities with myself and with my colleagues and our ministry officials as well.” But Alvin Fiddler, grand chief of the Nishnabe Aski Nation, disagrees. “They were here on Saturday. Premier Doug Ford some ministers were here as well and they didn't even bother to reach out to First Nations leaders.” The chiefs are calling for changes, including officials at the top of the forest fire and emergency services for the ministry of natural resources, pending an independent investigation. And they want a public inquiry into decision making, emergency coordination, and communications with First Nations as well as over provincial preparedness. Jerrod Sessler addresses the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce candidate forum, July 21, 2026. (Courtesy Columbia Basin Herald / Facebook) A congressional candidate in Washington state has apologized for recent remarks that falsely claimed the Colville Tribe has an “incentive” for more fires, because they get “free money” from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). KREM 2 TV reports that Republican Jerrod Sessler hopes to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) in an upcoming primary. The district includes parts of the Colville Indian reservation and the entire Yakama Reservation, which are both experiencing wildfires. At a candidate forum on July 21, Sessler made the following comments about the Colville Tribe. “They don’t pay taxes for anything, but yet we fight those fires to the tune of millions of dollars, and they got a check from FEMA for $30 million for the fire. So what's the incentive for them? The incentive is more fires, ‘Because we get free money.'” Tribal officials condemned Sessler's remarks, reminding people that Native citizens pay federal income “and other applicable federal taxes” while outlining how FEMA funds disaster responses. In a statement sent to tribal leaders Monday, Sessler said his remarks were “ill-informed and incorrect” and there is “no excuse for making these sorts of public comments without verifying the information.” Sessler is one of 11 candidates vying for the 4th Congressional District in the August 4 primary. And the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference just wrapped up in Portland, Oreg. The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) organized the three-day event, which held panels ranging from how to best cover the MMIP crisis to doing social videos. Melissa Greene-Blye (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma) of the IJA education committee says final registration totals came to roughly 490 attendees, one of the best turnouts yet. “That’s really exciting, um, to maybe find out that word of what’s happening is spreading and people are saying, ‘I want to be a part of this’, and they’re showing up.” Chuck Sams (Cayuse/Walla Walla, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation), the first Native director of the National Park Service, gave the keynote address. Greene-Blye says new developments also sparked interest. “The launch of the Pacific Islander Journalism Network at conference, there was a lot of excitement with that. The new bylaws were an important point of discussion, because it had been decades since they had been updated. Now, the Indigenous Journalist Association renaming is official, official, official on paper, in law.” The event wrapped up with the IJA awards and banquet, which honored Osage News editor Shannon Shaw Duty with two IJA distinguished awards. Former National Native News host Antonia Gonzales (Navajo) was also recognized for her 22 years of hosting this program. Next year's conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minn. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Addressing public health with veterinary care in rural areas

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, Associate Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Canada pullsing back from a joint bridge celebration with the U.S. as tariff threats intensify, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop's interview cut short by a staff intervention, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hon. Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Canada pullsing back from a joint bridge celebration with the U.S. as tariff threats intensify, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop's interview cut short by a staff intervention, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailChoosing Land for Preparedness in 2026: The Biggest Mistakes Most People MakeThinking about buying rural land for preparedness? Don't sign the paperwork until you hear this.In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, Forrest Garvin explains how choosing survival property has changed in 2026 and why many of the old rules no longer apply. From water availability and soil quality to community, security, access, and long-term sustainability, you'll learn the critical factors that separate a smart preparedness investment from an expensive mistake.You'll discover why buying the most remote property isn't always the best choice, how population shifts are changing rural areas, and the simple framework Forrest uses to evaluate whether land can truly support your family during uncertain times.Whether you're searching for a bug-out location, a future homestead, or land for your preparedness group, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions with confidence.In this episode, you'll learn:Why is preparedness land different in 2026The #1 mistake buyers make when evaluating propertyHow to assess water, access, and sustainabilityWhy can community be more valuable than isolationA simple four-question framework for evaluating any propertyThe differences between family retreats and group preparedness landIf you're serious about preparedness, survival planning, homesteading, or building a resilient future, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use before purchasing your next piece of land.https://preppernet.com/https://preppersconsulting.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/bookshttps://preppingacademy.com/Podcast Tags:preparedness, prepper, survival, homesteading, bug out location, survival retreat, preparedness land, rural property, off grid, self-reliance, land buying, emergency preparedness, water security, homestead planning, sustainable living, community preparedness, survival property, prepper land, defensive property, The Prepping Academy Podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert - Theresa Bourgeois, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Bob Griffin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.

In this episode you'll learn: Why there isn't one "perfect" emergency food The three layers of a practical food storage system When no-cook meals make the most sense The pros and cons of freeze-dried emergency meals How everyday pantry foods fit into emergency preparedness Why food fatigue is a real concern during emergencies How comfort foods can reduce stress during difficult situations Why children and older adults may struggle with unfamiliar emergency foods How to test freeze-dried meals before investing in long-term food storage Simple ways to build a food storage plan that matches your family's needs This Week's Challenge Buy one freeze-dried meal and taste-test it with your family. Decide together whether it's something you would actually want to eat during an emergency. Then take a look at your pantry and see if you're building all three layers of preparedness. Remember: Preparedness isn't about buying everything. It's about making thoughtful decisions that bring peace.

Send us Fan MailBug In vs. Bug Out: Which Survival Strategy Actually Works?Should you stay home during a crisis or grab your bug-out bag and leave? The answer isn't as simple as most people think.In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast, Forrest Garvin cuts through the myths surrounding bugging in and bugging out. You'll learn why Hollywood and social media have given many people unrealistic expectations and how to develop a practical preparedness plan that works in the real world.Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both strategies, the biggest mistakes preppers make when planning to bug out, and a simple decision framework that helps you know when it's safer to stay and when it's time to leave.Whether you're preparing for natural disasters, civil unrest, long-term power outages, or other emergencies, having both a bug-in plan and a bug-out plan can make all the difference.In this episode, you'll learn:The truth about bugging in vs. bugging outWhy do most bug-out plans fail before they beginWhen staying home is the smartest survival strategyWhat every bug-out plan must includeHow to evaluate threats before making a decisionWhy planning ahead beats reacting under pressureThe hybrid preparedness approach that offers the greatest flexibilityIf you're serious about emergency preparedness, self-reliance, survival planning, and protecting your family during uncertain times, this episode provides practical, real-world guidance you can put into action today.https://preppersconsulting.com/https://preppernet.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/booksCivilization Is Only Nine Meals Away From Anarchyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQ_hKLL7io&list=WL&index=21&t=4sPodcast Tags:bug in, bug out, bugging out, emergency preparedness, prepper, prepping, survival, survival planning, self-reliance, bug out bag, disaster preparedness, SHTF, grid down, emergency planning, homesteading, civil unrest, natural disasters, family preparedness, preparedness strategy, The Prepping Academy Podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-Paramedic, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness (ICP), where he equips early childhood professionals and child-centered organizations nationwide with practical emergency preparedness training, tools, and resilience strategies. He is also the Founder of Head Start East, a nonprofit organization founded in 2025 to provide high-quality professional development, technical assistance, and events for the early childhood education field. Since 2018, Andy has supported the Region II Head Start Association in advancing preparedness, health, safety, and environmental health initiatives across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. That work will conclude this year after a strong and impactful run. A trusted advisor to leading organizations including Sesame Street in Communities and the U.S. Marine Corps, Andy has delivered training to early childhood professionals in all 50 states and 35 Native American Tribal Nations. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Community and Environmental Health at Old Dominion University. Andy is the author of the award-winning Preparing for the Unexpected book series, developed specifically for early childhood professionals: Preschool Preparedness for an Active Shooter, winner of the 2020 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award in two categories; Preschool Preparedness for an Emergency; and Recovering and Reopening after a Disaster. With more than twenty years of experience in emergency preparedness across local, regional, state, federal, and nonprofit levels, Andy's previous roles include Senior Director of Emergency Preparedness at Child Care Aware of America, Senior Preparedness Advisor for Super Bowl XLVI, Senior Public Health Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Senior Director of Environmental Health, Pandemic Preparedness, and Catastrophic Response at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), where he worked closely with the CDC and 3,100 local health departments to strengthen community preparedness for pandemics, disasters, and public health emergencies. Andy began his career in the Chicago area as a firefighter, paramedic, and certified hazardous materials technician. He holds a Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University, a bachelor's degree in Fire Science Management, and is a graduate of Harvard University's Early Education Leadership Program. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Andy is the proud father of two young daughters and lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his family.

When disaster strikes, infrastructure can fail in an instant. In this episode, Stephen Page joins Bryan Roof and Marie Slider Henriksen to introduce Personal and Situational Security — the essential class that bridges the gap between basic readiness and tactical awareness. Learn how to read shifting environments, secure your surroundings, and protect your family or organization when emergency services are stretched thin.Coffee Talk, Bryan Roof, Marie Slider Henriksen, Stephen Page, USMC Veteran, Emergency Preparedness, Situational Awareness, Security Training, Disaster Response, Survival Skills, Podcast, Veteran Stories, Tactical Readiness, Safety Tips

Send us Fan MailArea Study Map Training | The Prepping Academy PodcastMost people know almost nothing about the area they live in.In this episode of The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin explains how Area Study Map Training helps preppers, homesteaders, and families understand their local area, identify threats, locate resources, and build real preparedness plans using modern mapping and intelligence tools.In this episode, Forrest Garvin breaks down the importance of Area Study and why understanding your local area may become one of the most valuable preparedness skills in the modern world.This episode explores how the Area Study Map app and training can help individuals, families, groups, and communities better understand infrastructure, threats, terrain, resources, communication systems, population density, evacuation routes, and much more.Topics include: • What an Area Study really is • Why location intelligence matters • Understanding threats around you • Identifying resources and weak points • Mapping hospitals, shelters, power grids, weather, and infrastructure • Using modern technology for preparedness • Building a realistic emergency plan • Why knowledge of your local area can save lives • How civilians can use Area Study concepts without military complexityWhether you are new to preparedness or an experienced prepper, this episode will change how you look at the place you live.Tags: area study, preparedness, prepper map, osint, survival intelligence, emergency preparedness, prepping, homesteading, grid down, shtf, survival planning, area study map, prepper tools, mapping, preparedness training, ham radio, local intelligence, survival podcast, prepper podcast, prepping academySuggested SEO Keywords: area study map, area study training, preparedness mapping, prepper map app, osint for preppers, local area intelligence, survival mapping, emergency planning tools, preparedness training, area study preparedness Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Send us Fan MailFrom Overwhelmed to Prepared | The Prepping Academy PodcastMillions of people know they should prepare… but most never start because they feel overwhelmed.Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? In this episode of The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin breaks down how to move from fear and confusion to confidence and preparedness using practical steps, mindset shifts, faith, and real-world planning. Learn how to simplify preparedness, avoid burnout, and build a solid foundation for your family's future.In this episode, Forrest Garvin talks about how to go from panic and information overload to a calm, focused, preparedness plan that actually works. Whether you are brand new to prepping or have been stuck in “research mode” for years, this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what truly matters.Topics include: • Why most people freeze and never prepare • The dangers of fear-based prepping • Building a preparedness mindset • Starting small without going broke • Food, water, security, communications, and community • Faith, family, and mental preparedness • Why action beats perfection • Creating a realistic preparedness roadmapIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by world events, inflation, grid concerns, AI, surveillance, disasters, or uncertainty… this episode is for you.https://forrestgarvin.com/https://preppingacademy.com/https://forrestgarvin.com/booksTags: prepping, preparedness, survival, homesteading, emergency preparedness, shtf, grid down, self reliance, prepper podcast, preparedness mindset, survival skills, prepping for beginners, preparedness planning, christian preparedness, faith and preparedness, off grid, food storage, preparedness community, emergency planning, prepping academySuggested SEO Keywords: preparedness for beginners, how to start prepping, overwhelmed prepper, preparedness mindset, emergency preparedness plan, prepping podcast, survival planning, realistic prepping, preparedness roadmap, Christian prepper podcast Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Flooding kills more Americans each year than many storms that get far more headlines. Over 100 lives are lost annually, and most of those deaths follow the same predictable pattern. The water doesn't surprise us. Our decisions do. Today, we're talking about why. Flooding remains one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States. Yet most flood deaths and some flood damages are preventable, if we take the right steps. Mentioned In This Episode:ReadyFam Preparedness AppSupport Practical Prepping72 Hour Prepping ChecklistDownload this episode If you find value in what we do, if you've learned something new, gotten an idea for something you need to do, been entertained, or just like Krista's Southern charm, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping BooksProof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2026, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

For their third installment of the Safety Unscripted series, Jill and her longtime friend and former fellow OSHA investigator, Dr. Todd Loushine, answer EHS questions focused on technology and AI, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Environmental Safety, Contractor, Subcontractor and Multi-Employer Safety, and more! We believe many of our listeners have the same kinds of questions. So, again we're sharing portions of the webinar recording with you for this month's episode. Enjoy!

Zerry Ihekwaba, City Manager of Homestead, and Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Manager, join host Steve Vancore to share how Homestead dramatically improved its Florida FROC scores, which measure readiness in debris removal and emergency protective measures, climbing from the high 30s to 51 in both categories.They break down the city's debris management strategy, including pre-identified debris sites, zone-based vendor assignments, and detailed operational plans withmonitoring protocols. The conversation also covers the case for competitive procurement rather than piggybacking on other contracts, best practices for protecting infrastructure, practical evacuation guidance, and Homestead's plans for a new joint operations center to better serve Monroe County and surrounding municipalities.

Zerry Ihekwaba, City Manager of Homestead, and Jaime Hernandez, Emergency Manager, join host Steve Vancore to share how Homestead dramatically improved itsFlorida FROC scores, which measure readiness in debris removal and emergency protective measures, climbing from the high 30s to 51 in both categories.They break down the city's debris management strategy, including pre-identified debris sites, zone-based vendor assignments, and detailed operational plans withmonitoring protocols. The conversation also covers the case for competitive procurement rather than piggybacking on other contracts, best practices for protecting infrastructure, practical evacuation guidance, and Homestead's plans for a new joint operations center to better serve Monroe County and surrounding municipalities.

City leaders are on the front lines of data use, but most lack visibility into the federal data landscape, what's available, what's changing, and how federal policy decisions affect local outcomes. This gap delays emergency response, misdirects resources away from high-need neighborhoods, and undermines AI systems that depend on accurate data and community trust. Host Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Denice Ross,  Director of Federal Data Policy at the Federation of American Scientists, about the relationship between local and federal data, what city CDOs should prioritize, and why cities have untapped power to shape federal data policy. In this episode, you'll learn: The often-hidden relationship between local data needs and federal data infrastructure How to identify and access the federal data your city should be using Why now is the time to prepare for Census 2030 and protect funding How community participation in data decisions prevents disparities and builds legitimacy for AI systems How local data leaders can advocate effectively during federal policy windows Guest: Denice Ross –  Director of Federal Data Policy at the Federation of American Scientists; former United States Chief Data Scientist Listener Survey: bit.ly/datasmartpod Music credit: Summer-Man by Ketsa About Data-Smart City Solutions Data-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on LinkedIn.

Your home is supposed to be your safe place, but beware that many of the biggest safety risks are hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Grown Up Stuff, Matt and Lea sit down with home inspector and safety expert Joe Mazza, who you might know from his HGTV shows. He talks about the risks most of us don't think about until something goes wrong. From smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to electrical hazards, radon, fire prevention, and emergency planning, Joe helps separate the truly important safety upgrades from the don't-waste-your-money ones. Whether you're moving into your first apartment, buying a house, raising a family, or just trying to keep the place from falling apart, this episode is full of practical advice you can actually use. You'll learn the most common safety mistakes people make, what every home should have, and the simple steps that can make your home safer without breaking the bank. Because being a grown-up means realizing that home safety is a lot more than remembering to lock the front door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commander CKMoore, Planning Section Chief of Hillsborough County's Office of Emergency Management, joins host Steve Vancore to share hard-won insights from a career spanning 27 years in the Coast Guard and three years with Hillsborough County. CK walks through what makes tabletop exercises truly effective, emphasizing the importance of bringing the right stakeholders together and using realistic scenarios that genuinely test emergency plans.The conversation covers Hillsborough County's experience with Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, and how each storm exposed new challenges that drove improvements. CK also discusses technological innovations, including roboticdrain inspection systems and strategies for balancing emergency response with routine maintenance.

Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Paediatrician at Circle Care Clinic, has seen many patients suffering from e-scooter-related accidents. So what are the rules around e-scooter use? Dr Mustafa Aldah - Safety Educator and Founder of RoadHeroAcademy.com, explains. Plus: If getting your child to practise handwriting feels like a daily battle, you're not alone. Adam Griffin, Medical Director at Hakkini Clinics, created PencilQuest, a new approach designed to make handwriting practice more engaging and motivating for children. And how do you ensure you and your nanny See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota's statewide preparedness system grew out of lessons learned from disasters, public health emergencies, and the realities of serving rural and frontier communities. Tim Wiedrich, director of health response and licensure for the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, tells us about how the state developed a unified public-private partnership that supports hospitals, public health agencies, EMS providers, and long-term care facilities across North Dakota.  Tim explains how the events of September 11 and the anthrax attacks reshaped preparedness planning, leading to the creation of a centralized statewide medical cache stocked with critical medical equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, generators, and infrastructure support resources. Bridging Systems: Health Care and Public Health Collaborate on Emergency Preparedness in North Dakota | ASTHOPrioritizing Emerging Infectious Disease Cases and Contacts for Follow-Up | ASTHOSubscribe | ASTHO

Guest: Adam Fouche, University of GeorgiaWhen you head to a big football game or an outdoor concert, you're probably thinking about the music, the crowd, and the excitement in the air. But behind the scenes, there's another team hard at work — one that's watching the skies. From lightning delays to fast-moving thunderstorms, weather can quickly turn a packed stadium or festival into a serious safety challenge. Protecting tens of thousands of people requires careful planning, constant monitoring, and sometimes very quick decisions. Today we're joined by Adam Fouche, Interim Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety, Risk, and Resiliency at the University of Georgia. His team works behind the scenes to help keep major events — from concerts to packed game days — safe when the weather takes a turn.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:53 Adam Fouche's Weather Geek Origin Story02:45 Adam's Role in Weather Safety at UGA04:09 Weather Safety in Large Campus Events07:09 Weather Risk Assessment for Events10:22 Lightning Protocols and the 8-Mile Rule12:57 Debate on Lightning Delay Rules13:44 Break 115:15 Weather Support Models at SEC Schools18:01 Collaboration with National Weather Service20:04 Communication Strategies for Weather Risks21:59 Psychology of Weather Risk Perception25:01 Venue Design and Weather Vulnerabilities26:07 Break 226:38 Understanding Severe vs. Non-Severe Weather30:09 Technology and Weather Monitoring Tools33:33 Public Safety Advice for Weather PreparednessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 7 of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast!How many of you take care of your grandchildren or other youngsters - or occasionally babysit them? Come on - most kids love spending time with their grandparents. And what would YOU do if they - or someone you loved - suddenly stopped breathing... or started choking?It's a question most of us hope we'll never have to answer. But when an emergency happens, every second counts.Ahead of the official start of summer... and in recognition of National CPR & AED Awareness Week, Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast Host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with Pamela Isom, President and CEO of ICE Safety Solutions, to discuss the life-saving skills every family should know.A former biologist turned entrepreneur, Pam shares her remarkable journey into the world of CPR, First Aid, and AED training, and explains why emergency preparedness isn't just for healthcare professionals. It's for all of us.In this episode, we discuss:• Why so many adults have never been trained in CPR• What CPR and AEDs actually do• Why people freeze during emergencies• Common choking emergencies involving children• What grandparents, caregivers, and families should know• Family reunions, church groups, and community preparedness• How to get started with CPR and First Aid trainingWhether you're a grandmother, an ageless auntie, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, this conversation could help you gain the confidence to respond when every second counts.Because the life you save could belong to someone you love.CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!************ GUEST BIO:Pamela Isom, President/CEO,  ICE Safety Solutions Est. 1999.  https://www.getice.com/  Since she was a young girl Pam had one focus:“To be sure no one around her became ill, injured or would lose a life”Pamela fell in love with safety when she was 16 years old while working as a lifeguard, where she was exposed to CPR Training. Her life changing moment came when she used her CPR skills to recognize her father was suffering congestive heart failure and she leaped into action!Ms. Isom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from University of California Davis, while also earning a 4-time NCAA All-American status in Cross Country and the 1500M and 3000M. Following her athletic career Pamela started her career as a scientist in Cardiovascular Pharmacology working on the popular anti- inflammatory Aleve and the antiviral Tamiflu.  After 8 years in research, she left her career with the birth of her daughter and started ICE Safety Solutions, with the focus on providing life safety training for corporations across the US. Fast forward 27 years, ICE Safety Solutions is a nationally ranked safety company executing innovative & transformational VR/AR safety trainings, safety plans, and PPE in the areas of emergency response planning, training, execution, evacuation, active shooter, natural disasters and medical emergencies. Notable clientele includes Salesforce, NBA, EY, Honda, Oracle, CA Water Service, Cupertino Electric, Truebeck Construction, Golden State Warriors, Allstate, Toyota & Honda Financial and other Fortune 1000 companies. In 2017, ICE Safety Solutions received national recognition as the National Minority Business Enterprise of the Year and in 2018 acknowledged by the National Association of Women Business Owners, California as Business of the Year and Woman Owned Business Northern CA in  2019, 2020 and 2021.  In 2024, Pamela Isom has been recognized by the Woman Owned Business Enterprise Council Pacific Northwest (WBEC Pacific) STAR award. 2025 NMSDC Supplier of the Year, Class II, Finalist.Support the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlsPodcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC  

Send us Fan MailWhat Will SHTF Really Be Like the First YearForrest and Patrick join forces to discuss what the first year of a national grid-down situation might be like. The EMP Commission states that 90% of the population wouldn't make it through the first year. How would you survive the first year of chaos? Are your plans prepper fiction, or a real plan to survive and begin rebuilding after the first year? Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the showPlease give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders  https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

Bobby and Wally kick off this episode by posing a tough question to all pilots: could you handle an emergency tonight? They stress that you don't rise to the occasion but fall to the level of your training, sharing examples of how complacency creeps in during checkrides and real flights. The hosts dive into memory items every pilot should know cold, like engine fire during start procedures, glide speeds, and oil pressure emergencies, while advocating for scenario-based training and chair flying to build reflexive habits. They explore real-world case studies, including a pilot in Australia who executed a calm gear-up landing after hours of troubleshooting and fuel burn-off. Wally recounts a medical emergency on a 737 where staying calm and breathing first made all the difference. The conversation turns to proactive strategies for night flying, such as following freeways, flying higher for more options, and using tools like ForeFlight's emergency glide mode to improve odds during engine failures or electrical issues. In the lightning round, they challenge listeners with scenarios like engine roughness at night over a city, comms failure into Class C airspace, and night VFR with lowering ceilings. The takeaway is clear: build habits through deliberate practice with instructors or solo, know your airplane's POH inside out, and prepare your brain for the day you hope never comes so you can fly safely and confidently anytime.

Support the Northwest Regional SCI System by donating at https://give.uwmedicine.org/sci.   After listening, give us your feedback using this quick survey: https://redcap.link/sciforumpod Presented at the SCI Forum October 25, 2025 Everyone should have an emergency plan for when disaster strikes. In this SCI Forum, Carl Leon, Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM), provides an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps that individuals and families can take to become more prepared to deal with them. This includes guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. There are things to consider for those with disabilities or mobility, access, and functional needs. The presentation also provides an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City's alert and notification system, Alert Seattle. While focused on the Seattle area, there are tips for wherever you may live.

20260530 Emergency Preparedness Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Paul Edwards led a discussion on emergency preparedness for people with visual impairments, covering hurricanes, wildfires, chemical spills, and evacuation planning. Learn what steps to take, which local and state organizations to know, and how disability-specific rules apply during emergencies. Sponsored by: Florida Council of the Blind

On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Sarah Mary Toce Donlon, a speaker and consultant whose work bridges faith, wellness, leadership, human dignity, and the deeper questions that shape how we live. Sarah Mary is a Lafayette native from a third-generation Lebanese family, rooted in the Mahtook family. She describes growing up surrounded by cousins, food, and family, swimming at her grandmother's pool, and a deep sense of belonging. “I always just wanted to leave the world better than I found it,” she shares. “My family was so great and always supported my dreams and my big goals. I would say that they always dreamed bigger for me than I did for myself.” Sarah Mary first studied Disaster Science and Management at LSU, a path she jokingly calls “basically a superhero degree.” Theology had always interested her, but she saw disaster response as a way to live out her faith in practical service: “I could do the work of Christianity in helping people in their most vulnerable times, caring for the hurt, the sick, and those in need.” As a young intern at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness during the BP oil spill, she witnessed the gravity of public service in real time. “The FBI is on the phone and the helicopters are coming in. It was something to see. I could be a part of a crew that had a hand in helping people recover.” Her path later turned toward advocacy, communications, and the dignity of women and children. Through spiritual direction, she began asking deeper questions about faith and theology. Her spiritual director eventually asked whether she had considered pursuing a degree in the subject. Sarah Mary remembered that as a child, she had written about that very dream in a journal. “I applied, I interviewed, I got in, I got a full scholarship,” she recalls of pursuing studies at Boston College. “It was unbelievable how it lined up. So I knew the path was made clear and I knew I was supposed to be there.” At Boston College, Sarah Mary earned her Master of Divinity, a three-year program with a pastoral component. But she is quick to say that theological study did not give her neat answers. “I always say that I was seeking answers, but I didn't get answers because I find in, at least the Christian tradition, when you get answers, you get more questions. The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.” What she received instead was a deeper understanding: “My whole worldview was reshaped. As a person, the way I engage with people and with life and with thoughts was made so much deeper and more impactful.” Part of her faith formation took her to Rwanda, where she completed her practicum teaching English and religion. Rwanda was then implementing English as a primary language, and Sarah Mary often used French to teach English to her students. She describes living on a school compound where “cows were roaming the grounds,” beginning mornings with dances with the children, and sharing meals with teachers. “It was such a spectacular experience,” she says. “It's a beautiful country, more beautiful than people realize.” A central theme of Sarah Mary's work is that faith does not require a rejection of reason. She says, “The awakened brain is wired for spirituality. Faith elevates reason, and science can prove it.” In our conversation, she explains that this idea has shaped a retreat she calls Sacred Sight, influenced in part by Dr. Lisa Miller's work in The Awakened Brain. Sarah Mary describes the human mind as needing both sides of the “picnic table”: logic, science, and facts on one side, and spirituality, philosophy, intuition, and the arts on the other. “In our world, we tend to think the only true way to know anything is through logic and science and facts, period,” she says. “So what Dr. Miller argues is that you're only using half of your brain when you think that way.” Sarah Mary's Catholic faith informs how she understands the relationship between reason and transcendence. “Faith never contradicts reason. It just elevates it,” she explains. “Reason has a ceiling. You can reason things all the way as high as reason will let you. But then it has a ceiling. And that's where faith comes in to elevate that ceiling.” This spiritual lens allows her to speak about suffering, meaning, and human purpose without reducing life to easy explanations. “Our suffering isn't meaningless,” she says. “It has a larger meaning in the wider world.” That belief also shapes her view of the human person. “As Catholics, we say we're built in the image of God,” Sarah Mary says. “We have God's fingerprints on our soul.” But she does not present faith as anti-intellectual or dismissive of science. Instead, she calls people to “expand the logic” and “dive into the faith.” For Sarah Mary, faith is not an escape from reality; it is a deeper engagement with it. “God's footprints are all over the created order,” she says. “If you go into nature and you look with sacred sight, using that fully awakened brain, you can see reflections of God.” Sarah Mary is especially compelling when she speaks about human dignity. Her theological education, she says, broke her out of “very black and white rigid notions of truth and not truth, right and wrong, and clear and not clear.” She learned to become more comfortable in “the gray,” where opposing truths can coexist in tension. She uses the example of Jesus being fully human and fully divine: “You have to hold two opposing ideas in tension, and they actually create the whole truth.” That same understanding applies to daily human relationships, leadership, communication, and conflict. For Sarah Mary, dignity becomes practical when we ask who we have quietly decided is “other.” Reflecting on a psalm that says God prepares a banquet before one's enemies, she observes: “What God doesn't say is that your enemies are not invited to that banquet.” She challenges listeners to consider not only who they identify as enemies, but who they value less than themselves. “Where can we challenge ourselves to grow an understanding of that person and inevitably grow in empathy and understand that they are dignified, just like you and I, no matter their circumstance, no matter what they look like?” That insight leads to one of the most grounded moments in the interview: how we see people experiencing homelessness. “Nobody grows up saying, I can't wait to have to beg for food,” Sarah Mary says. “That wasn't their dream.” She offers a simple but powerful phrase: “curiosity before judgment.” Rather than assuming we know someone's story, she asks us to become curious first. “What if we just got curious about people's lives before we made some all-knowing judgment when we don't even know who they are?” Through Sarah Mary, LLC, she now offers retreats, speaking engagements, leadership formation, corporate workshops, and spiritual conversations. Her work has included a teachers' retreat at Cathedral Carmel, a diaconate retreat for the current deacons at the Diocese of Lafayette, a five-part Easter mission at St. Pius X Church, and corporate retreats focused on leadership and morale. She does not believe in offering canned answers. “I never like to treat symptoms,” she says. “I like to treat root causes and help people think more deeply so that they can understand. Because when we understand, then we own knowledge and knowledge can transform us.” In corporate spaces, Sarah Mary often focuses on human flourishing, empathy, and communication. When morale is low or an organization is struggling through change, she helps people step back and see the larger picture. “Sometimes people just need to be heard and told that they're understood,” she says. Her approach is rooted in servant leadership and the belief that people thrive when their dignity is recognized. Sarah Mary also brings wellness into her work, not as a trendy add-on, but as part of the whole human person. Having worked as a trainer and in the health industry, she sees physical wellness as another form of healing. She has taught clients about movement, nutrition, and “adding more color in their life,” especially through fruits, vegetables, and micronutrition. In her view, faith and wellness are not separate: “God made it,” she says of the natural world. “It's his pharmacy.” The interview closes with practical wisdom about stillness, balance, and self-awareness. Sarah Mary says balance is often misunderstood. “I don't think it's giving everything equal amounts of yourself,” she explains. “Balance is knowing what your values are and making sure those are aligned with your daily priorities.” She encourages people to identify their values and then examine whether their actual days reflect those values. “We can go through a day and do 500 things and be incredibly efficient and accomplished, and then go to bed feeling like we did nothing because nothing that we did aligned with who we were and who we're called to be.” Sarah Mary offers a beautiful reminder about contemplation and prayer. Reflecting on silence, she references Pseudo-Dionysius and describes “a silence where you don't quiet yourself, but the mystery and the awe of God silences you.” In that space, words fall short. “It forces you to stop saying anything and just receive.” She also reminds us that faith requires space and invitation: “God's not going to force Himself into your life. He's waiting for your invitation.” This conversation with Sarah Mary Toce Donlon is ultimately about depth: deeper faith, deeper listening, deeper leadership, deeper dignity, and deeper awareness of the human being. She invites us to move beyond quick fixes, rigid categories, and surface-level solutions, and instead to ask better questions, hold mystery with humility, and see ourselves and others as created in love. For more information, visit https://www.sarahmary.org/

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer for the Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, and Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin.

The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has breached the 600 mark. But the World Health Organisation fears the disease was spreading in the community for up to two months before being detected. The WHO's Head of Emergency Preparedness for Africa is Dr Dick Chamla. He explains to Mihingarangi Forbes that the outbreak is evolving extremely fast in an area of the DRC where parts of ground zero - Ituri province - are run by militia.

This week's episode is a little different. Wendi shares a more serious and realistic conversation about preparedness, rising prices, and the importance of paying attention to what's happening around us without falling into fear or panic. From increasing oil prices to hurricane season in Florida, this episode explores why preparedness is becoming more important for everyday families and why “sticking our heads in the sand” doesn't actually create peace. But this conversation is not about doom and gloom. It's about learning how to become more steady, more capable, and more prepared in a calm and practical way. Wendi talks about: why fuel and oil prices affect the cost of almost everything how preparedness creates peace instead of fear the emotional exhaustion many moms and families are feeling right now hurricane preparedness and emergency planning learning practical skills and building confidence over time involving children in preparedness and family conversations the connection between faith, stewardship, and responsibility why preparedness is really a form of self-respect She also shares a personal story about preparing for a hurricane in Florida, praying through fear, and finding peace even when circumstances felt uncertain. Throughout the episode, Wendi reminds listeners that preparedness does not have to be extreme to matter. Small peaceful actions count. Buying a few extra groceries, learning a skill, checking flashlights, storing water, or building a simple first aid kit can all help create more calm and resilience at home. This episode is for anyone who wants to prepare realistically without becoming fearful, overwhelmed, or obsessed with worst-case scenarios. Preparedness brings peace. Joyfully Prepared Kitchen Helper: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/gpt

Got it! Here's the episode description, polished for Buzzsprout:There's a split-second on a wedding day when something shifts — weather, a timeline slip, a vendor delay — and every person in the room reads one thing first: the planner. If we tighten up or sound frantic, stress spreads. If we stay steady, the room steadies too.Quiet confidence isn't a personality trait. It's the visible result of preparation done before anyone is watching.In this episode, Krisy Thomas, Senior Educator with The CWP Society, is joined by Brianne Ackerland, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator and owner of Stress Free Wedding Space in Iowa, to get specific about what "prepared for anything" actually looks like in practice.They cover the blind spots many planners miss — including planning for the possibility that you can't be there — and how to build a backup plan with a qualified assistant, keep documents accessible for a seamless handoff, and use strong contracts to protect both the client and the business.They also go deeper on venue walkthroughs: not just layouts and logistics, but emergency protocols. Who is the point of contact after you leave? How do emergency services enter the building? Where do guests shelter in severe weather? Where is the AED — and does the staff actually know?Plus: how to have contingency conversations with couples without bringing doom, and how clear vendor communication during pivots protects trust and prevents missed moments.If you want venues to refer you, vendors to love working with you, and couples to feel safe the moment they meet you — this one is for you.

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky introduce a new long-form series, The 48 Laws of Emergency Management.This series explores the hard-earned lessons, leadership principles, operational realities, and unwritten rules that define the profession of emergency management. Drawing inspiration from decades of field experience, philosophy, crisis leadership, disaster policy, and organizational behavior, Todd and Andrew discuss why emergency management is far more than plans and checklists. It is about people, decision-making, trust, adaptation, communication, and leadership under pressure.This opening episode serves as an overview of the series and lays the foundation for future conversations. The discussion examines how emergency managers operate in ambiguity, why relationships matter more than org charts, and how the profession continues to evolve in an increasingly complex world.Whether you are a new emergency manager, a seasoned practitioner, or simply interested in leadership and crisis management, this series aims to challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking about the profession and its future.Show NotesThe Emergency Management Network launches a new ongoing series: The 48 Laws of Emergency Management. Hosted by Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky, this series examines the deeper realities of emergency management through practical experience, philosophy, leadership lessons, and honest conversation about the profession.Emergency management is often taught through doctrine, frameworks, and plans, but the real work of the profession happens in the face of uncertainty. This series explores the lessons that emergency managers learn over years of disasters, activations, political environments, public expectations, and operational pressures.In this introductory episode, Todd and Andrew discuss:* Why emergency management is fundamentally about people* The unwritten rules of leadership during a crisis* How emergency managers build influence without direct authority* Why relationships matter more than organizational charts* The importance of trust, communication, and credibility* The tension between policy and operational reality* How philosophy and systems thinking apply to emergency management* Leadership lessons from military command philosophy and disaster response* Why is adaptability one of the profession's most important traits* The future challenges facing emergency management professionalsThe conversation also explores how emergency management has evolved into a profession that requires strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, operational competence, and the ability to work across disciplines and political environments.This episode sets the stage for future installments, in which Todd and Andrew will break down individual “laws” and discuss the practical application of each principle in real-world emergency management.TagsEmergency Management, Emergency Management Network, EMN, Todd DeVoe, Andrew Boyarsky, Disaster Response, Crisis Leadership, FEMA, IAEM, Public Safety, Emergency Planning, Incident Command, EOC, Community Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Communication, Leadership, Systems Thinking, Homeland Security, Disaster Policy, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Operations, Crisis Management, Disaster Leadership, Emergency Manager, Organizational Leadership This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Following three deaths linked to the deadly hantavirus disease on a cruise ship this month, the scientific community is racing to answer the many unknown questions surrounding the outbreak.Tom Whipple speaks to Dr Emma Hodcroft, an epidemiologist at the University of Basel and co-founder of Pathoplexus, an online database of pathogen genomes, to explore what the new hantavirus genomic sequences can tell us.He also hears from Dr Nicole Luri, Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response from the NGO The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness (CEPI), to hear what steps would be taken if the hantavirus strain had the potential to become a pandemic, and how far their "100 days" mission has come. With less than a month until the men's football World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada and Mexico, there are warnings from climate scientists that football's global governing body FIFA needs to do more to combat the risks from the high temperatures both players and fans are expected to face. We speak to Dr Theodore Keeping from the World Weather Attribution team at Imperial College London to hear about the predicted conditions and the concerns they are raising.Plus, mathematician Kit Yates from the University of Bath brings us his pick of the week's science news you might have missed, including new hearing technology that might help you follow conversations in rowdy parties.Presenter: Tom Whipple Producer: Alex Mansfield Editor: Ilan Goodman Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

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      Dr. Paul D. Biddinger, Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer at Mass General Brigham and one of the nation's foremost authorities on disaster medicine, joins WarDocs to deliver an unflinching assessment of the United States' readiness to manage mass battlefield casualties in a large-scale combat operations (LSCO) scenario.     Drawing on nearly 30 years as a practicing emergency physician, his leadership of the National Special Pathogen System, and his co-PI role on a Henry M. Jackson Foundation-funded LSCO readiness project, Dr. Biddinger illuminates the critical gaps — and the urgent solutions — that will determine whether Team America can meet the medical demands of tomorrow's wars.       The conversation opens with Dr. Biddinger's distinctive academic trajectory: international relations and public policy at Princeton before medical school, a combination that instilled a deep appreciation for the policy infrastructure that either enables or obstructs effective healthcare coalitions. That framework shapes his entire approach to LSCO readiness, where the challenge is never a single hospital or a single physician — it is always the system.  Dr. Biddinger identifies data silos as the foundational failure threatening LSCO response.    The civilian healthcare system is already operating at or above capacity in most American cities, and the Federal Coordinating Centers within the National Disaster Medical System lack the real-time clinical expertise needed to make sophisticated patient regulation decisions. He argues for urgent integration of civilian-side patient transfer intelligence with military command structures — ensuring that warfighters returning home at scale are routed to the right bed, with the right subspecialty capability, rather than flooding Level I trauma centers and displacing civilian critical care.      The Ukraine conflict provides sobering real-world data: drone-driven injury patterns unfamiliar to most civilian trauma surgeons, extended evacuation timelines that demand adaptive point-of-injury care, and an overwhelmed rehabilitation pipeline that the U.S. system is wholly unprepared to replicate. Dr. Biddinger draws direct parallels to the Boston Marathon bombing response, where tactical combat casualty care principles — rapid hemorrhage control, aggressive patient distribution, and relentless questioning of old-school disaster assumptions — saved lives that a conventional mass casualty protocol would have lost.                       The episode closes with two pieces of career advice for young military medicine professionals: question every assumption respectfully and within proper command structures, and be a passionate, data-driven advocate for systems change. The Joint Trauma System's continuous learn-and-adapt model is held up as the gold standard. Dr. Biddinger's message is clear — the next large-scale conflict will be won or lost in part by how effectively military and civilian medicine learn to speak the same operational language before the shooting starts.   Chapters (00:00-02:30) From International Relations to Emergency Medicine: Building Systems-Level Thinking (02:30-07:37) LSCO Readiness Gaps: Data, Capacity, and the Civilian Healthcare System (07:37-13:58) Federal Coordination, Ukraine Lessons, and the Rehabilitation Crisis (13:58-19:24) AI, Heat Injury Prevention, and Patient Surge Load Balancing (19:24-26:30) National Special Pathogen System and All-Hazard Response Leadership (26:30-38:40) Boston Marathon Bombing Lessons, Innovation Culture, and the Future of Military Medicine   Chapter Summaries (00:00-02:30) From International Relations to Emergency Medicine: Building Systems-Level Thinking Dr. Biddinger traces his unconventional path from Princeton's international relations program to nearly 30 years as a practicing emergency physician. He explains how policy training shaped his conviction that no individual doctor or hospital succeeds in isolation — effective disaster response is fundamentally a systems problem, and the policy infrastructure surrounding those systems determines everything.   (02:30-07:37) LSCO Readiness Gaps: Data, Capacity, and the Civilian Healthcare System Drawing on his Henry M. Jackson Foundation LSCO project, Dr. Biddinger identifies the civilian healthcare system's chronic overcapacity as the primary threat to absorbing mass battlefield casualties. He quantifies the challenge — a hundred thousand extra patients over a hundred days — and explains why real-time data integration across hospital systems, state lines, and trauma center capabilities is the non-negotiable foundation of any viable patient distribution plan. He specifically flags EMS workforce shortages as an underappreciated rate-limiting factor.   (07:37-13:58) Federal Coordination, Ukraine Lessons, and the Rehabilitation Crisis Dr. Biddinger critiques the current Federal Coordinating Center structure as insufficiently connected to civilian-side clinical expertise, and calls for direct integration of military command data with civilian patient tracking systems. He applies lessons from the Ukraine conflict — drone injury patterns, extended evacuation timelines, and rehabilitation system collapse — to underscore how fundamentally different LSCO will be from the counter-insurgency environments most current military medical leaders trained in.   (13:58-19:24) AI, Heat Injury Prevention, and Patient Surge Load Balancing Dr. Biddinger describes his IBM Sustainability Accelerator collaboration developing AI-driven early warning systems for extreme heat events, and explains how that same data integration logic applies to battlefield thermal stress monitoring and real-time casualty tracking via the Joint Trauma System. He then walks through the COVID-era Boston hospital load-balancing system he helped build — competitive hospitals sharing real-time bed and ICU data and making collaborative surge decisions multiple times daily — and explores how that model translates to theater patient regulation.   (19:24-26:30) National Special Pathogen System and All-Hazard Response Leadership Dr. Biddinger explains the tiered architecture of the National Special Pathogen System — the infectious disease analog to the trauma center hierarchy — and its identify-isolate-inform framework, developed from the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak. He applies the framework directly to military medicine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high clinical suspicion, knowing real-time global outbreak data, and preserving robust reach-back capability to specialty expertise. He closes with field lessons from Hurricane Katrina, Nepal earthquake response, and the Haiti earthquake on integrating civilian and military assets under ESF-8 and WHO cluster structures.   (26:30-38:40) Boston Marathon Bombing Lessons, Innovation Culture, and the Future of Military Medicine Dr. Biddinger credits tactical combat casualty care principles from Gulf War I and II for the lives saved at the Boston Marathon bombing, specifically the pivot away from staged triage toward rapid hemorrhage control and immediate hospital distribution. He documents how Boston EMS cleared more than 60 critical casualties in 18 minutes. The episode closes with career guidance for young military medicine professionals: question every assumption within appropriate command structures, remain data-driven, and be a fierce advocate for systems that better serve the injured warfighter.   Biography    Dr. Paul Biddinger is the Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and the Chief of the Division of Emergency Preparedness in the Department of Emergency Medicine at MGB.  He holds the Ann L. Prestipino MPH Endowed Chair in Emergency Preparedness and is also the Director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).  Dr. Biddinger additionally serves as the Director of the Emergency Preparedness Research, Evaluation and Practice (EPREP) Program at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and at the Chan School.   Dr. Biddinger serves as a medical officer for the MA-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) in the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) in the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).     Dr. Biddinger is an active researcher in the field of emergency preparedness and has lectured nationally and internationally on topics of preparedness and disaster medicine.  He has authored numerous articles and book chapters on multiple topics related to disaster medicine and emergency medical operations and has responded to numerous prior disaster events, including Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, the Boston Marathon bombings, the Nepal earthquakes, and many others.     He completed his undergraduate study in international relations at Princeton University, attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, and completed residency training in emergency medicine at Harvard. Episode Keywords military medicine, large-scale combat operations, LSCO, disaster medicine, emergency medicine, Paul Biddinger, Mass General Brigham, patient surge, civilian military integration, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, National Disaster Medical System, NDMS, Federal Coordinating Centers, trauma system, combat casualty care, Boston Marathon bombing, Ukraine war lessons, drone injuries, mass casualty, hemorrhage control, tactical combat casualty care, TCCC, National Special Pathogen System, Ebola preparedness, AI in medicine, heat injury prevention, hospital capacity, patient distribution, military healthcare, WarDocs podcast Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #WarDocs, #LargeScaleCombatOperations, #DisasterMedicine, #CombatCasualtyCaree, #EmergencyMedicine, #MilitaryReadiness, #TCCC Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoW, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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A Story That Changes Everything Wendi shares a personal experience from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 that reshaped how she views preparedness and self-reliance. The Power of Taking Action A family friend drives five hours after a hurricane to get what his family needs instead of waiting for help. No electricity No access to gas No expectation of rescue Just action Preparedness Isn't Panic You don't have to prepare for everything. Trying to do that leads to overwhelm and fear. Instead: Focus on what you can do Build simple systems Stay grounded and calm The Mindset Shift You can be affected by a situation without becoming stuck in it. There's a difference between: Being a victim of a circumstance Acting like a victim Real-Life Practical Tips Simple things that make a big difference: Keep your gas tank above half Keep cash on hand Expect systems to fail during emergencies When Things Go Wrong It's okay to pause and feel it. Then ask: “What can I do next?” That question is where self-reliance begins. The Bigger Message Preparedness is not about control. It's about confidence. It allows you to: Care for your family Help others Move forward without panic Listener Takeaway Preparedness brings peace. And self-reliance creates freedom.  

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lawyer, negotiator, and advisor to companies, nonprofits, law firms, and business leaders; Founder of the strategy consulting firm The Azara Group and author of “Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You” Fatimah Gilliam, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, and Investment Banker on Wall Street Mark Wittman.

Preparedness has a reputation problem. For many people, it feels intense, overwhelming, or even fear-based. But what if preparedness was never meant to feel that way? In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shares a personal story that reshaped her entire approach to preparedness. After being called out for sounding “doomsday” during a simple playdate conversation, she realized something important: fear doesn't help families feel prepared… it creates more stress. That moment became the foundation of her mission today. Wendi now teaches a different approach to preparedness—one rooted in peace, confidence, and simple, practical action. _____________________________________________________ What You'll Learn in This Episode Why fear-based preparedness keeps people stuck and overwhelmed How to shift your mindset from panic to peace What “joyful preparedness” actually looks like in everyday life Why small, consistent steps matter more than big, dramatic changes How to involve your family and children in preparedness in a calm, empowering way The 5 Pillars of Preparedness Wendi breaks preparedness down into five simple, approachable areas: 1.Food Storage and Food Security Create a reliable backup plan for meals, tight budgets, and busy days. Learn how building a pantry with foods your family actually eats can bring immediate peace of mind. 2.  Emergency Preparedness Prepare for short-term disruptions like power outages and storms with simple, practical tools like water, light, and backup cooking options. Butane Stove - https://a.co/d/07OrReeV 3. Skill Development  Build confidence through skills like cooking from scratch, food preservation, gardening, and herbal remedies. Skills are long-term preparedness that never run out. 4. Preparedness Gear Use tools intentionally. Focus on quality over quantity and learn how to use what you own so it actually supports your life. 5. Financial Preparedness Create margin and awareness in your finances so you can navigate unexpected expenses and rising costs with more confidence and less stress. A Simple Challenge to Get Started Don't try to do everything. Pick one pillar and take one small step this week: Buy one extra item you already use Find and check your emergency supplies Practice a simple skill Take a quick look at your finances Preparedness is built slowly… one decision at a time. Preparedness Isn't About Becoming Extreme It's about creating a home that feels: calm supported capable steady Even when life isn't. Resources and Next Steps If you're ready to build preparedness in a simple, step-by-step way without overwhelm:

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Strategic Growth Advisor and Fractional CMO Karen McFarlane, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College Donna Welton.

Most serious preppers have invested significant time and resources into food storage, water reserves, and emergency gear — yet one of the most critical layers of preparedness often goes completely unaddressed. A family communication plan sounds simple, almost too basic for the dedicated prepper. But when a real emergency strikes — whether it's a personal crisis, a natural disaster, or a grid-down scenario — the absence of a clear, practiced plan can turn a manageable situation into full-blown panic. If your entire communication strategy depends on cell phones working and everyone having their ringer on, you may be far less prepared than you think. In this episode of Ready Your Future, Todd draws from a personal experience that exposed a real gap in his own family's ability to stay connected during an unexpected moment of uncertainty. What unfolded was a powerful reminder that emergency preparedness isn't only about stockpiling supplies — it's about having systems in place that function when stress is high and assumptions fail. Todd walks through the essential components of a solid family communication plan, from building a written contact list that doesn't rely on your phone, to establishing rally points, out-of-area contacts, and backup communication methods that hold up when normal channels go down. He also addresses how to bring reluctant family members on board, including children and elderly parents who may be resistant or less tech-savvy. A family communication plan costs nothing to put in place, but the payoff in reduced panic and increased confidence during a crisis is immeasurable. This is foundational emergency preparedness — the kind that doesn't require a bug-out bag or a year's worth of freeze-dried food, just intentional planning done in advance. Todd even provides a downloadable template to make it easy to get started. If you're serious about protecting the people you love when it matters most, this episode delivers the framework you need to make sure no one in your family is making critical decisions for the first time in the middle of an emergency. Episode Page on EP. 896 Of Interest Get One Preparedness Tip in Your Email Weekly! For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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