Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff schlegelmilch

We continue to see disasters increase in size, frequency and impact. What are we doing wrong when it comes to disaster resilience, especially as it impacts our ability to adapt to the climate impacts that are experiencing and take a longer view to disaster resilience.  The podcast guest is Jeff Schlegelmilch an Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate. He is also the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School, as well as the Director of Executive Education and Non-Degree Programs for the Columbia Climate School. His areas of expertise include public health preparedness, community resilience, and the integration of private and public sector capabilities. In addition to his work at Columbia, he also served as an advisor to private sector organizations on topics related to grid resilience planning and advised leaders on preparedness systems and policy at all levels of government. He is an opinion contributor with The Hill and is frequently called upon as an expert for numerous media outlets. He is also the author of Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters and co-author of Catastrophic Incentives: Why Our Approaches To Disasters Keep Falling ShortPlease 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

Property and economic losses from Hurricane Helene are estimated to be as high as $250 billion. As climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe, homeowners can get a rude awakening about what their insurance does and doesn't cover. John Yang speaks with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

From pandemics to natural disasters, terror attacks to global warming, it seems the world is becoming more disastrous by the minute – and government responses consistently fall short. Why aren't we ever prepared?  Ros Taylor speaks to Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of Columbia University's National Center for Disaster Preparedness Director and co-author of Catastrophic Incentives: Why Our Approaches to Disasters Keep Falling Short.  • “The disasters we think about are the photogenic ones… but the ones I worry about are the slower creeping disasters, like drought and extreme heat.” — Jeff Schlegelmilch •“Intelligence predicted 9/11, it was just missed” – Jeff Schlegelmilch • “In developing environments, charities are essentially providing government services and subsidising failed states.” – Jeff Schlegelmilch www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Producer: Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a thoughtful hiatus, the “Disaster Politics” podcast is set to return, poised to continue exploring the intricate weave of policy, legislation, and disaster management. This pause allowed Jeff Schlegelmilch to reflect, recalibrate, and refine the content to ensure it remains as relevant and insightful as ever.The reintroduction of the show promises to bring forth more enriched and diverse conversations, resuming its mission to dissect the interplay between political mechanisms and disaster-centric entities. The inclusion of Todd DeVoe as a new co-host is bound to infuse fresh perspectives and deeper insights into the dialogue, enhancing the podcast's ability to enlighten its audience on the multifaceted relationship between political processes, institutions, disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The show's return is eagerly anticipated by its audience, who await more enlightening explorations into the world where politics and disasters intersect.The Crucial Intersection:“Disaster Politics” is a forum that brings together key stakeholders from emergency management, politics, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and dissect how political institutions and processes shape their work. It navigates through the labyrinth of policies, uncovering how they intertwine with different phases of disaster management.Jeff Schlegelmilch and Todd DeVoe:Jeff Schlegelmilch is a well-versed expert in the field whose extensive knowledge enhances the discussions, bringing depth and various perspectives to each episode. Adding Todd DeVoe as a co-host expands the spectrum of expertise and insight available to listeners, providing varied and nuanced views on the interplay between politics and disasters.Core Themes:1. Legislative Impact:The podcast illuminates how legislation can both aid and hinder disaster preparedness and recovery. It delves into the intricate webs of policies that govern response mechanisms and explores the implications of legislation on disaster resilience and management. It also analyzes the effectiveness of existing laws in mitigating the impact of disasters.2. Policy Dynamics:The discussions extend to the role of policy in shaping disaster response and recovery efforts. The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of how policy dynamics influence disaster management strategies and outcomes by considering the impact of political decisions and policy formulations.3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Interaction:The podcast emphasizes the significance of collaboration between different stakeholders involved in disaster management. It explores the synergies and conflicts that arise from interactions between governmental bodies, NGOs, emergency management entities, and the communities they serve.4. Real-world Applications and Case Studies:Each episode is enriched with real-world examples and case studies, which allow listeners to relate theoretical discussions to practical scenarios. These tangible examples illustrate the direct impact of political processes and institutions on the lives of individuals affected by disasters.Aim and Impact:“Disaster Politics” seeks to elevate the discourse surrounding disaster management and political processes, fostering an enriched understanding of their interconnectedness. It aims to generate informed conversations and encourage reflective thinking on the political dimensions influencing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.Through engaging and thought-provoking discussions, the podcast establishes itself as an essential resource for professionals in the field, policy-makers, and anyone with a keen interest in understanding the political landscape surrounding disasters.The “Disaster Politics” podcast, with its enlightening dialogues and in-depth analysis, serves as a beacon for those exploring the complicated terrains of disaster management and politics. Jeff Schlegelmilch and Todd DeVoe, with their extensive knowledge and experiences, are bridging the gap between policy, legislation, and disaster management, helping listeners understand how politics can shape the trajectory of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This invaluable resource is a learning tool and a catalyst for change, encouraging informed discourse and reflection on the multifaceted relationship between disasters and politics.Supportershttp://thebluecell.com/index.htmlhttps://uard.university/https://www.fraem.org/https://www.iaem.org/ 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

Jeff Schlegelmilch is the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University and the author of Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to 21st Century Megadisasters. In this episode, Jeff discusses his latest book, the disasters that have the most potential for mass destruction, the relationship between NGOs and government agencies in disaster response, and much more.The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) at Columbia University works to understand and improve the nation's capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. NCDP focuses on the readiness of governmental and non-governmental systems; the complexities of population recovery; the power of community engagement; and the risks of human vulnerability, with a particular focus on children.To purchase Jeff's book, Rethinking Readiness, visit here.To learn more about the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, visit here.Follow NCDP: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn– – – – – Background on Jeffrey and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (00:00)Inspiration for his book, Rethinking Readiness (07:10)Releasing a book on disasters during a pandemic (09:25)Funding challenges and the downstream effects on communities (13:20)Why droughts stand out as a domestic threat (18:40)The problems with US water ownership laws (22:15)Different eras of disaster response and the four sectors that respond (25:35)Role of NGOs and their effect on governmental response (30:30)What's next for NCDP and preparedness as an industry (44:00)Support the show-- -- -- -- --HOST Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here. Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInTheme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).

During a round table, I asked Craig Fugate if we could take politics out of Disaster response. His answer was simple, no. It is that all disaster responses have political consequences. Fema has a training called The Politics of Disaster. Here they state, "Disasters have Political Consequences: One widely observed but not fully understood principle of the disaster/politics relationship is that disasters and their aftermath have significant potential to affect the political environment of a community, state or nation." Jeff Schlegelmilch of Columbia University has a  podcast called Disaster Politics. He explores policies that impact disaster response and recovery. Thor Neureiter's documentary Disaster Capitalism sheds light on the strings that come with global aid given to nations after a disaster. This includes how China has exploited mineral mines in Afghanistan and many African countries.  We have witnessed the mess that politics created with the COVID response. A time that could have brought the nation together, the political parties used it as an opportunity to attack their opponents. The political gamesmanship after a disaster is not new. Disasters are politicized both by Democrats and Republicans. And despite the perception of increased partisanship in recent years, disaster aid has been a political football since 1972.The Politics of Disaster Funding In October of 2020, after a devastating wildfire ripped through California, FEMA denied federal aid. This was seen as a political stunt by President Trump. Shortly after the denial, Trump reversed the decision and gave California disaster relief funding. Rhetoric notwithstanding, the impact of politics on disaster relief is not news to anyone who has been in emergency management. In many ways, it's an accepted part of how policymakers do business. What might be surprising to some is how this system impacts state officials' behavior.Stated do not have a strong incentive to spend money on projects like dams or levees. These projects are expensive, and spending money on them diverts funds away from more visible and popular initiatives with voters. When a disaster strikes, the governor takes cover and blames the federal government for the lack of funding for infrastructure programs. Winning Elections On Disaster Response (or Recovery) I have argued that we do respond well for the most part. It is covered in the national news showing the heroic actions of rescues from flood waters and firefighters battling the blazes engulfing homes. If there are complaints about how the government failed, it is due to how recovery is handled. How does this impact politics? Local and national leaders are rewarded at the polls when the public thinks they did a good job handling natural disasters and punished when people think they did a lousy job. For a politician's handling of a disaster to be reflected at the polls, voters first need to be aware of the natural disaster and their elected officials. Second, they need to link the political actors with the disaster. They have to believe politicians should take some blame and not place it all on the stroke of bad luck or a negligent corporation. Third, they need to assess whether the leader handled the situation well or poorly.The nation's sensitivity to disaster relief has caused policymakers to undervalue disaster preparedness. As I have written before, politicians are rewarded by the voters when they give or get funding for recovery, and preparedness dollars go unnoticed. The problem is that when disaster preparedness is done well, nobody notices. And I believe some may want the administration in power to fail so that the opposition party can use it for fodder in the next election. As emergency managers, we must keep ourselves out of disaster politics. However, we need to be aware that they exist. At times we are made the scapegoat for failed policies. Start thinking about how seemingly independent systems are connected. We need to understand the political, social, and practical implications of emergency management and disaster response policies and how to navigate them. What To Read: Creating a Personal Development PlanTodd T. DeVoeYou’ve heard the saying, “If you don’t plan, you are planning to fail.” However, even understanding that comment, we forget about it in our personal lives. Most of the time, we apply that type of rational thought to our work life. We sadly forget that planning our personal development is also essential to achieving everything in life we desire. In addition, personal development does include career development.The Speed to Scale ChallengeKelly McKinneyIn late August 2005, the days before Hurricane Katrina made landfall on America's Gulf Coast, FEMA—its federal emergency management agency—deployed an Emergency Response Team to the State of Louisiana’s Emergency Operations Center.But, when it arrived, the FEMA ERT could not combine forces with the emergency managers in Louisiana. Similarly, the State of Louisiana emergency managers could not combine forces with those in the City of New Orleans.PodcastsThe Todd DeVoe Show Climb and Lift: Cultivating the Next Generation of Emergency ManagersJoin Todd and Toni as they discuss developing and mentoring the next generation of emergency managers. It is up to the current emergency management profession to ensure that the next generation is ready to take the helm.Emergency Management organizations should create opportunities to serve within a mentorship structure for individuals at all career levels. Mentors can be those who have valuable experiences and insights to share with individuals that are new to the profession and would benefit from immediate coaching during the initial phases of their careers.Mentees can learn essential practical knowledge from their mentors; however, the process is a two-way street. Mentors can also discover important information from mentees whose perspective is quite different from theirs.Prepare Respond Recover How ShelterBox is Helping Relieve Humanitarian CrisisA humanitarian crisis arises when an event affects vulnerable populations unable to withstand the negative consequences by themselves. Unfortunately, poor populations are more vulnerable to man-made or natural disasters. As other organizations fill the need for food and medical supplies, ShelterBox is providing the basic need for shelter. Listen to this week’s episode of prepare.respond.recover as we explore how the disaster relief charity ShelterBox was formed and how they are working to help those in need.Business Continuity Today Leading After an Act of ViolenceActs of Violence can take many forms, which takes a tremendous toll on everyone involved. An act of violence results in increased absenteeism and turnover, high-stress levels, decreased productivity, increased Workers’ Compensation claims, damaged morale, costs involved with post-incident counseling, and much more. We have talked about prevention. Now, let’s discuss leading during the recovery.Supportershttps://www.disastertech.com/https://titanhst.com/https://www.ndemevent.com/en-us/show-info.html Get full access to The Emergency Management Network at emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Original Air Date: October 27, 2021 Drawing on insights from his book Climate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal, our featured guest, Professor Noam Chomsky, will explore paths to climate progress on an overheating and starkly unequal planet with fresh assessments from Columbia Climate School's Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness and Dr. Belinda Archibong, a Barnard College economist focused on African development and perspectives on climate and energy policy. The session will be hosted by longtime climate journalist Andy Revkin, the founding director of the Initiative on Communication & Sustainability of the Columbia Climate School. Student nominated representatives from Teachers College will have an opportunity to engage the panel with their questions on climate action and learning. Links to bios and more information are here: https://j.mp/chomskyclimate This special Sustain What segment is organized by the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia Climate School and the Teachers College Program in Adult Learning and Leadership. It is hosted by Andy Revkin, founding director of the Initiative on Communication and Sustainability at Columbia Climate School.

Jeff Schlegelmilch joins us to discuss the educational programs that the faculty and staff of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Earth Institute are bringing to the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo this year, taking place November 17-18 at the Javits Center in New York City. As a veteran in the emergency management space and host of his own podcast “Disaster Politics,” Schlegelmilch's lively discussion touches on issues we all face while working in emergency management. Listen in today and learn more about NDEM Expo at www.ndemevent.com. 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

Jeff Schlegelmilch joins us to discuss the educational programs that the faculty and staff of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Earth Institute are bringing to the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo this year, taking place November 17-18 at the Javits Center in New York City. As a veteran in the emergency management space and host of his own podcast “Disaster Politics,” Schlegelmilch's lively discussion touches on issues we all face while working in emergency management. Listen in today and learn more about NDEM Expo at www.ndemevent.com.

Join me this week for a conversation with Jeff Schlegelmilch, the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, about how the fields of Economics and Emergency Management come together, how data and research can be used to affect EM policy, and what really is the most effective way to prepare our communities for potential disaster.Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/em-student Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyTwitter: https://twitter.com/EM_Weekly Website: https://sitchradio.com/shows/em-student/ Email: franzi@emweekly.comNational Center for Disaster Preparedness of the Earth Institute at Columbia University: https://www.ncdpcourses.org/

Today is a discussion of emergency management in the COVOD-19 pandemic with Jeff Schlegelmilch and Samantha Montano. Samantha Montano is an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Her forthcoming book DISASTEROLOGY: Dispatches from The Front Lines of The Climate Crisis comes out this August. She is also author of recent essay: Not All Disasters Are Disasters: Pandemic Categorization and Its Consequences with Amanda Savitt on SSRC Disaster Studies. Jeff Schlegelmilch is a Research Scholar and the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute.  He oversees projects related to the practice and policy of disaster preparedness, including the multi-award winning Resilient Children / Resilient Communities Initiative. Prior to his work at Columbia, he was the Manager for the International and Non-Healthcare Business Sector for the Yale New Haven Health System Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response. He was also previously an epidemiologist and emergency planner for the Boston Public Health Commission. He is the author Rethinking Readiness: A brief guide to twenty-first-century megadisasters published by Columbia University Press.

I spoke with Jeff Schlegelmilch, a Research Scholar and the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. In this role he oversees the operations and strategic planning for the center. Before becoming director, he served as the center's deputy director for more than five years. He also oversees projects related to the practice and policy of disaster preparedness, including the multi-award winning Resilient Children / Resilient Communities Initiative. He is also a Lecturer in the Sustainability Management Program at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies. His areas of expertise include public health preparedness, community resilience and the integration of private and public sector capabilities. Prior his work at Columbia, he was the Manager for the International and Non-Healthcare Business Sector for the Yale New Haven Health System Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response. He was also previously an epidemiologist and emergency planner for the Boston Public Health Commission. He has advised leaders on preparedness systems and policy at all levels of government. He is an Opinion Contributor with The Hill and is frequently utilized as a subject matter expert for numerous media outlets. He is also the author Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters published by Columbia University Press. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from UMASS Amherst in Health Policy and Management, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Quinnipiac University. We spoke about project and program management competencies in disaster planning, the challenges in managing different stakeholders, and measuring programs impacts. We also discussed the balance between emerging changes to emergency management and the diversity of community needs, given the increasing catastrophic disasters in the US. Referenced links: NCDP website https://ncdp.columbia.edu/ His book: Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters http://cup.columbia.edu/book/rethinking-readiness/9780231190411 Resilient Children/Resilient Communities https://rcrctoolbox.org/ NCDP Guide: Is it OK to send my child to school https://ncdp.columbia.edu/custom-content/uploads/2020/08/Covid-19_Back-To-School_Final.pdf

Tragedy hit close to home for Trish, as she and most of Southern Oregon watched parts of their community go up in flames on August 8, 2020. The devastating Almeda Fire severely burned the towns of Talent and Phoenix and now many are wondering what's next. Trish talks to Jeff Schlegelmilch the director of the National Center of Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute at Columbia University about the recent wildfires that are burning or have burned parts of the West Coast, including the devastating Almeda Fire that burned through the Rogue Valley. Jeff talks about the importance of being prepared for a potential disaster, and the NCDP's work in helping communities come up with systems and policies. He also talked about the "what's next." and the overwhelming task that will be for local communities and residents. He mentions the dangers in moving too fast with rebuilding and recreating what he calls those "vulnerabilities" that existed before. *We felt the need to publish this interview as soon as possible, which will explain the jump in episode numbers.*

As we kick off National Preparedness Month, we bring in a friend of the show Jeff Schlegelmilch to discuss his book Rethinking Readiness. What does it mean to be prepared?LinksJeff SchlegelmilchWebsite – https://cup.columbia.edu/book/rethinking-readiness/9780231190411Twitter – https://twitter.com/jeffschlegelLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/17905473/admin/FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/ncdpcuYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ncdpcuEM WeeklyWebsite – https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/Twitter – https://twitter.com/EM_WeeklyFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/17905473/admin/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-wAle11GsM_0r1XggqCqwSister ShowsEM StudentWeb – https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-student/Twitter – https://twitter.com/EM_WeeklyFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/17905473/admin/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-wAle11GsM_0r1XggqCqwThe Business Continuity ShowTwitter – https://www.instagram.com/titanhst/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Business-Continuity-Today-107622617647974LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6x_5nxAyrlSbLC_xBimEQSponsorshttps://www.titanhst.com/https://www.vanquest.com/ Coupon Code “EMWEEKLY”https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-scroggins-1a022327/https://outerlimitsupply.com/ Coupon Code “EMWEEKLY”If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiserCall Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1

Aaron David Miller of Carnegie Endowment on United Arab Emirates and Israel. Laura Meyerson of Univ of Rhode Island on the mysteriously mailed seeds. Walter Willett of Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health on how healthy milk is. Howard Henderson of Texas Southern Univ on police and race. Douglas Fields on his new book "Electric Brain". Jeff Schlegelmilch of Columbia Univ on his new book "Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters".

As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also heightened the potential for catastrophe. The constant pressure of climate change, geopolitical conflict, and our tendency to ignore what is hard to grasp exacerbates potential dangers. How can we prepare for and prevent the twenty-first-century disasters on the horizon?In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and author of Rethinking Readiness: a Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters.Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness. Jeff Schlegelmilch identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, infrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. Drawing on the latest research from leading experts, he provides an accessible overview of the causes and potential effects of these looming megadisasters and highlights the potential for building resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems so that we can be better prepared to respond to and recover from future crises. Join the millions of members who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world's largest community of risk professionals at RANE. Every RANE member benefits from the contributions and insights of other members – this "network effect" is a powerful force multiplier to augment your internal resources and extend your personal contacts.

In the second of two podcasts on disaster preparedness, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and author of Rethinking Readiness: a Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Magedisasters.Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness. Jeff Schlegelmilch identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, nfrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. Drawing on the latest research from leading experts, he provides an accessible overview of the causes and potential effects of these looming megadisasters and highlights the potential for building resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems so that we can be better prepared to respond to and recover from future crises. Join the millions of members who are tapping into the collective wisdom of the world's largest community of risk professionals at RANE. Every RANE member benefits from the contributions and insights of other members – this "network effect" is a powerful force multiplier to augment your internal resources and extend your personal contacts.

An examination of the real cost of the climate crisis for communities by Jackie Ratner and Jeff Schlegelmilch. Read by GFOA's Mike Mucha.

Attention all Emergency Managers - you don't want to miss this exclusive podcast chat with one of America's most respected thought leaders and innnovators in the field of disaster management:On this episode of Disaster Heroes, we talk to Jeff Schlegelmilch, Deputy Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University. Disaster Heroes is thrilled to be one of the first to chat with Jeff since the recent announcement of his new role of Director of NCDP effective July 1, 2020!Jeff's been the deputy director of NCDP since 2015, and has led projects focused on public health preparedness, integration of the private sector into disaster resilience, and is the principal investigator of the multi-award-winning Resilient Children/Resilient Communities Initiative. He previously worked as the manager for International and Non-Healthcare Sectors for the Yale New Haven Health System Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response, and was a public health preparedness planner and epidemiologist for the Boston Public Health Commission.Apart from being a true leader in the industry, he's also the author of the book 'Rethinking Readiness - A Brief Guide to Twenty-First Century Megadisasters'.Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to re-imagine how we approach disaster preparedness. A must-read for any disaster/emergency/crisis management professional, Jeff identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, infrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. LinksJeff SchlegelmilchFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/ncdpcu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffschlegel/Web - https://cup.columbia.edu/book/rethinking-readiness/9780231190411Podcast – https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/disaster-heroes/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DisasterHeroesTwitter – https://twitter.com/DisasterHeroesWeb – https://www.disasterheroes.com/

This week we are replaying the webinar with Rodrigo Gomez, Kyle McPhee, and Jeff Schlegelmilch as we discuss what the Recovery after COVID-19 may look like. This is a little longer than most of our interviews, however, the discussion was good and the questions from the participants were outstanding. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emweeklyTwitter: https://twitter.com/EM_WeeklyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-wAle11GsM_0r1XggqCqwWebsite: https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/AdvertisersTitan HST https://www.titanhst.com/Sitch Radio https://sitchradio.comThe EM Weekly Show https://emweekly.com

On this week's episode of the NACCHO Podcast Series, Ian Goldstein and Eli Briggs discuss Memorial Day recess and items the Congress will have to take up when they return next week. The House will have to pass the Senate version of the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovations Act. They also discuss the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule that would roll back health care protections for transgender patients.   Later in the program Ian Goldstein sat down with the Deputy Director for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Earth Institute Jeff Schlegelmilch. They discussed understanding the nation's readiness to prepare for and respond to disasters, with a focus on children. They discussed data collection of past hurricanes and the gulf oil spill, looking at long-term impacts, particularly in children and their adverse childhood experiences.  

Jeff Schlegelmilch of Columbia Univ. outlines government responses to natural disasters. Canada Consul General Stéphane Lessard describes the Canadian view of NAFTA. BYU's Dale Rowe of BYU talks cybersecurity. Margaret O'Mara of the Univ. of Washington on the birth of the PC. BYU's Jarica Watts discusses the impact of WWI on poetry and fiction. Gregory Nordin and Mike Alder, of BYU, lay out a new lab-on-a-chip with a 3D printer.

Jeff Schlegelmilch is the Deputy Director for the National Center for Disaster Preparedness. His areas of expertise includes public health preparedness, community resilience and the integration of private and public sector capabilities. Some topics of past work include developing inter-organizational processes for operational epidemiological modeling, evacuation and sheltering planning for people with medical dependencies, and adapting business intelligence systems for disaster response and recovery operations. He has advised local, state and federal leaders on preparedness programs and policies and has briefed congressional staff on key preparedness legislation and funding areas. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert source for the media and is an expert Contributor for The Hill. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from UMASS Amherst in Health Policy and Management, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Quinnipiac University. Links   Twitter: @jeffschlegel @DisasterPolitic   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-schlegelmilch-480576b/

The Dukes sit down with Jeff Schlegelmilch, the Deputy Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University (whew, long title) and basically make him answer the hard questions about what happened in Hurricanes Harvey and Irma - and why. From the Cajun Navy to Florida's massive evacuation, we've got you covered, including evacuation decision making, better forecasting, the joys of prepositioning, early disaster declarations, healthcare response and why the whole community doesn't work without the WHOLE community. Plus, Mitch is obsessed with Jon Snow and Andrew confirms that, yes, you can now dance in Beaumont. Listen now, rock on, and if you're still responding to one of these monster storms, God bless!