Podcast appearances and mentions of montgomery county office

Keeping Teens Safe with Dr. Beth J. Sanborn In this insightful episode, we're joined by Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, School Safety Coordinator for Montgomery County, PA. Drawing on her extensive career in law enforcement and education, Dr. Sanborn shares practical guidance for recognizing and addressing signs of drug abuse and risky behaviors among teens. Key Takeaways: Insights from Dr. Sanborn's extensive background as a Patrol Officer, Juvenile Detective, and School Resource Officer. The critical role of communication between parents, educators, and community stakeholders. Early intervention strategies to identify and support teens in crisis. Highlights: Dr. Sanborn explains her innovative webinar, "Hidden, High & Hammered," which educates adults on recognizing concealed drug paraphernalia and alcohol products marketed towards youth. The importance of leveraging your School Resource Officer (SRO) as a trusted ally and resource in parenting, outlined in her book, The Missing Piece: Your School Resource Officer as an Ally in Parenting. About Dr. Beth J. Sanborn: Dr. Sanborn serves as Co-Chair for the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth Citizens Advisory Committee, President of PASRO (Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers), and an instructor for NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers). She holds advanced degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. Connect with Dr. Sanborn: Website: www.bethjsanborn.com Book: The Missing Piece (Available on Amazon) Join us for practical strategies to empower and protect our teens.

This episode of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection's podcast, Consumer Connection, explores how consumers can navigate financial transitions such as job loss, relocation, or retirement through smart budgeting, saving, and planning. Host and OCP Investigator Michelle Escobar is joined by Ira Rheingold, Executive Director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), to discuss strategies for managing debt, cutting unnecessary expenses, building financial literacy, and creating a financial roadmap. The episode also highlights common scams that target people during vulnerable times, including fake job offers, moving scams, and retirement fraud, with tips on how to stay protected. For additional information and resources, visit OCP's website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp. Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Send an email to consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov.

In this episode of Consumer Connection, host Michelle Escobar delves into the intricacies of hiring home builders and home improvement contractors. Joined by the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) Investigations Administrator Patty Vitale and Business Education and Registration Unit Manager Shaun Carew, the team discusses key differences between new home builders and home improvement contractors, tips for consumers to protect themselves, and what to look for in a contract.From understanding licensing requirements to handling disputes with unlicensed contractors, this episode is packed with practical advice to help consumers make informed decisions about home construction and improvements. Whether you're building a new home or considering a renovation, this episode is a must-listen for homeowners and prospective home buyers.For additional information and resources, visit OCP's website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp. Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Send an email to consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov.Helpful links: · Is a home improvement contractor licensed? https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HIC::HIC_qselect· Is an HVAC technician licensed? https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HVAC::HVAC_qselect· Have lawsuits been filed against a business? https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/processDisclaimer.jis· Has the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection had previous complaints against a merchant? https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp/lookup/disclosure_records.html

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) releases its first podcast, hosted by OCP Investigator Michelle Escobar! In this episode, Michelle is joined by Eric Friedman, the Director of Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection. Together, they discuss a variety of topics including OCP's history, changes in the consumer landscape, emerging issues, and much more. For additional information and resources, visit OCP's website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp.  Have a question or suggestion for a future episode? Send an email to consumerconnection@montgomerycountymd.gov. 

Welcome to Consumer Connection, your ultimate guide to navigating the world of consumer rights and protections. Hosted by Michelle Escobar, an Investigator from the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection, this podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and empowered in today's consumer landscape. Join Michelle as she unpacks essential topics such as avoiding scams, mastering informed purchasing decisions, and understanding your rights as a consumer. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts, delivering practical advice and tips that are applicable whether you're in Montgomery County, Maryland, or anywhere else in the world. Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your interests with Consumer Connection. Subscribe now and get ready for our first full episode dropping soon! 

Access to an adequate food supply remains a challenge for many low- to middle-income families. The Capital Area Food Bank reports that a third of households in the metropolitan Washington region face food insecurity, uncertain about having enough to eat. To address this issue, local officials are actively working together to advocate for the restoration and potential expansion of federal funding for nutrition programs. Simultaneously, they are working with partners to implement strategies to improve local food production, support farmers' markets, and strengthen food pantries for communities in need. In this episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney sits down with D.C. Hunger Solutions Director LaMonika Jones, Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience Director Heather Bruskin, and COG Food and Agriculture Regional Member (FARM) Policy Committee Chair and City of Fairfax Council Member Jon Stehle, to discuss building a more resilient and food-secure region. 

In our newest episode of PenPodcast, we are joined by Beth J. Sanborn. Beth joined the Lower Gwynedd Police force in 1997. Since then, she has served as a Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge (OIC), and currently serves as a School Resource Officer assigned to the Wissahickon School District. Since 2015, she assumed responsibility for all juvenile cases, earning her the rank of Juvenile Detective. Beth earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Widener University in 1996. She later earned her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph's University in 2014. Most recently, Beth earned her Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from West Chester University in 2019. Her Doctoral dissertation is entitled “School Resource Officers as Mentor/Counselors, Including Levels of Intervention.” She actively volunteers with the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth and Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center. Beth sits on the executive board for PASRO, the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers, is an instructor for NASRO, the National Association of School Resource Officers and is a Director & Policy Fellow for the International Center for Law Enforcement Studies. Join us for a chat with Beth. Visit her profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbethjsanborn/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pen-podcast/support

The latest episode of the “What's Happening MoCo” podcast provides residents with information to identify and react to scams that are currently circulating. The episode features Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) Administrator Tracy Rezvani, who talks about “parking lot pirates,” unsolicited door knockers and COVID-19 scammers. Ms. Rezvani also discusses the limited protections of popular payment options such as Venmo, Cash App and debit cards.The on-demand video of the newest episode can be viewed via the What's Happening MoCo Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WhatsHappeningMoCoPodcast. The podcast also can be heard via several popular podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts at https://bit.ly/whats-happening-moco, Spotify, Amazon Music (ask Alexa to play the What's Happening MoCo podcast), iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts and others.

In this episode of The Courier News Podcast, host Jamie Swinnerton talks to Meghan Ballard Arthur of the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management about preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins June 1.   Related Links:   NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth J. Sanborn joined the Lower Gwynedd Police force in 1997.  Since then, she has served as a Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge (OIC), and currently serves as a School Resource Officer assigned to the Wissahickon School District.  Since 2015, she assumed responsibility for all juvenile cases, earning her the title of Juvenile Detective. Beth earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Widener University in 1996.She later earned her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University in 2014.  Most recently, Beth earned her Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from West Chester University in 2019.  Her Doctoral dissertation is entitled “School Resource Officers as Mentor/Counselors, Including Levels of Intervention”.  She actively volunteers with the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth and Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center.Beth sits on the executive board for PASRO, the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers, is an instructor for NASRO, the National Association of School Resource Officers and is a Director & Policy Fellow for the International Center for Law Enforcement Studies.

Chuck Kirlin sits down with William J. Carroll Community Engagement Manager, Kristina Kane Foster Home Coordinator, with The Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth. Also on the show Foster Mom Jen Peck Contact Info: Main Number 610-278-5800 wcarroll@montcopa.org https://www.montcopa.org/149/Children-Youth Link to Video: https://vimeo.com/316138286

In this episode Eric interviews Agnes Saenz of Community Reach of Montgomery County a local nonprofit that seeks to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable Montgomery County residents by providing them with basic health and human services and advocating on their behalf, with the goal of helping them achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Community Reach of Montgomery County hopes to provide the vulnerable population of Montgomery County self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life.About Agnez SaenzOriginally from Costa Rica, Agnes joined CMR (now Community Reach of Montgomery County) in 1991 as a volunteer accountant and soon became a full-time employee charged with updating CMR's accounting system. She proposed and founded CMR's Language Outreach Program (originally Latino Outreach), directing that program until 1998 when she was promoted to Managing Director. In that position, she was responsible for oversight of all direct service programs, day-to-day operations of the organization and oversight of administration. In 2008, Agnes was named Executive Director of CMR . She is accountable to the Board of Directors and responsible for overseeing all areas of Reach. Since 2013, Agnes has also served as the Executive Director of our subsidiary, Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic, responsible for it's day-to-day operations.Agnes is fluent in both Spanish and English, knowledgeable in Latino/Hispanic culture issues and serves on several boards and commissions. She has been a member f the Latin American Advisory Committee for Montgomery County Executive, Montgomery Cares Advisory Board, Health Centers Leadership Council for Montgomery County Clinics, and the Human Services Advisory Commission for the City of Rockville. Agnes is also a graduate of the Leadership Montgomery class of 1998.Agnes holds a BS Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management and Accounting from the University of Lima, Peru. She received her Masters Degree in Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College. She has been a resident of Montgomery County since 1991. She was honored by the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference (MDHBC) as the 2014 Latina Powerhouse Award winner.https://www.cmrocks.org/Community Reach of Montgomery County Office​1010 Grandin Avenue, Suite A-1 Rockville, MD 20851Phone: 301-637-0730Fax: 301-637-0739Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic​8 West Middle LaneRockville, MD 20850Phone: 301-917-6800Fax: 301-917-6810

In this episode Eric interviews Agnes Saenz of Community Reach of Montgomery County a local nonprofit that seeks to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable Montgomery County residents by providing them with basic health and human services and advocating on their behalf, with the goal of helping them achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Community Reach of Montgomery County hopes to provide the vulnerable population of Montgomery County self-sufficiency and an improved quality of life.About Agnez SaenzOriginally from Costa Rica, Agnes joined CMR (now Community Reach of Montgomery County) in 1991 as a volunteer accountant and soon became a full-time employee charged with updating CMR's accounting system. She proposed and founded CMR's Language Outreach Program (originally Latino Outreach), directing that program until 1998 when she was promoted to Managing Director. In that position, she was responsible for oversight of all direct service programs, day-to-day operations of the organization and oversight of administration. In 2008, Agnes was named Executive Director of CMR . She is accountable to the Board of Directors and responsible for overseeing all areas of Reach. Since 2013, Agnes has also served as the Executive Director of our subsidiary, Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic, responsible for it's day-to-day operations.Agnes is fluent in both Spanish and English, knowledgeable in Latino/Hispanic culture issues and serves on several boards and commissions. She has been a member f the Latin American Advisory Committee for Montgomery County Executive, Montgomery Cares Advisory Board, Health Centers Leadership Council for Montgomery County Clinics, and the Human Services Advisory Commission for the City of Rockville. Agnes is also a graduate of the Leadership Montgomery class of 1998.Agnes holds a BS Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management and Accounting from the University of Lima, Peru. She received her Masters Degree in Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College. She has been a resident of Montgomery County since 1991. She was honored by the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference (MDHBC) as the 2014 Latina Powerhouse Award winner.https://www.cmrocks.org/Community Reach of Montgomery County Office​1010 Grandin Avenue, Suite A-1 Rockville, MD 20851Phone: 301-637-0730Fax: 301-637-0739Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic​8 West Middle LaneRockville, MD 20850Phone: 301-917-6800Fax: 301-917-6810

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to surface in the Greater Houston Area, The Woodlands Township is taking preventative measures and is committed to keeping residents and businesses informed.The Woodlands Township is working closely with public health and human services (Montgomery County Public Health District and Harris County Public Health District) on behalf of The Woodlands residents, businesses and visitors.“The Woodlands Township, Directors and staff are working closely with all these organizations proactively implementing protocols for public spaces and in messaging to the community,” said Chairman Bunch.Chairman Bunch participated in Friday’s CountywideElected Officials and First Responders Coronavirus (COVID-19) update led by Montgomery County Public Health District and Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. On Saturday, March 7, 2020, Chairman Bunch participated in a meeting with Texas Department of State Health Services alongside other local, county and state elected officials to discuss statewide COVID-19 recommendations, plans and protocols. This meeting was led by the Commissioner of Health,Dr. John Hellerstedt, who shared proactive preventative measures that communities, businesses and individuals should take to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 that would also reduce the spread of Influenza.“We have taken steps at our public office buildings and recreational facilities to make sure we keep these areas wiped down with a high-grade disinfectant and multi-purpose cleaners including lavatories, counters, tables, workout equipment, chairs and other high touch point surfaces,” Bunch said. “We strongly encourage our businesses and residents to proactively implement the same precautionary measures.”Late Friday evening, the Montgomery County Public Health District reported one case of possible COVID-19in MontgomeryCounty, as seen on KPRC in Houston. https://www.click2houston.com/health/2020/03/05/man-woman-confirmed-to-be-first-cases-of-coronavirus-confirmed-in-harris-county/ A possible case is not a presumptive case or a confirmed case.Chairman Bunch added, “A presumptive case means a patient tested positive at a state level lab and a confirmed case represents CDC confirming as positive. At this time, we have no known presumptive or confirmed cases involving residents of The Woodlands. Houston has a state level lab operating with a 24-hour turnaround time. We are not receiving the numbers of COVID-19 tests administered and have been told the majority tested are negative for COVID-19 and that those patients had Influenza or a common cold.”People that suspect they may have or have come in contact with someone COVID-19 positive are encouraged to stay home and work with medical officials from their home to coordinate monitoring orneeded testing. Hospitals have special intake teams to coordinate accepting potential COVID-19 patients.“The Woodlands Township will be notified if any of our residents are presumptive or confirmed to have COVID-19,” Chairman Bunch said.Chairman Bunch added, “The Texas Department of State Health Services also confirmed cases are reported in the county of residency for the patient while treatments can be occurring if differing counties.”“The Greater Houston Area and Montgomery County are blessed with world class medical facilities,” Bunch said. “Patients with symptoms of COVID-19, Influenza and other infectious diseases are being treated in these facilities that are equipped, trained and ready to adhere to treatment, testing and quarantine protocols.”Bunch added, “We have learned the Houston Area confirmed cases are travel related with all confirmed individuals returning from the same Nile River Cruise in Egypt. Individuals that have had contact with these confirmed cases are being monitored by public health officials. Egypt has been added to the Travel Advisory along with China, Japan, Italy, Iran and South Korea. More regions will be added as needed.”All Township operations and services are continuing to operate, including the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Shuttle on Township buses the first three weekends of March. The Township will continuously monitor and post updates.“We urge our residents, business and visitors not be alarmed at the situation, but just be vigilant about best practices and have a plan to implement in the event The Woodlands is exposed to the virus,” Chairman Bunch said. “While we are hopeful the virus will soon be contained, it is always wise to be prepared.”FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat are the symptoms of COVID‑19?Patients with COVID‑19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include:FeverCoughShortness of breathAt this time, CDC believes that symptoms of COVID‑19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure. This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS coronaviruses.How can I prevent COVID‑19?There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID‑19. The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. DSHS always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID‑19.Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID‑19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).Here are important links regarding the coronavirus:Montgomery County Public Health Districthttps://mcphd-tx.org/Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Managementhttps://mctxoem.org/Harris County Public Health Districthttp://www.hcphtx.org/Resources/2019-Novel-CoronavirusHarris County Office of Emergency Managementhttps://www.readyharris.org/Texas Department of State Health Serviceshttps://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlConroe ISDhttps://www.conroeisd.net/department/health-services/2019-novel-coronavirus/Tomball ISDhttps://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307639&type=d&pREC_ID=1843043Magnolia ISDhttps://www.magnoliaisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=256217&type=d&pREC_ID=1844196For more information on The Woodlands Township, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.SOURCE: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2943

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO MONITOR CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAKStatus Update from the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Home Buyout ProgramFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 6, 2020 - 5:00 PMFor more information, please contact: Misti Willingham, Public Information OfficerC:  936.537.0611 CONROE – Montgomery County Public Health District, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, continue to monitor the coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan, China in December 2019. As of 4:30 p.m. today, there are no confirmed cases of residents in our county, but we are diligently working with our partners at the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to keep our healthcare providers in the county and the public informed. MCPHD is currently in Phase 2 of our response plan, which means we have Persons Under Investigation (PUI). That number changes from day to day, so we will only be releasing information on positive tests.For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low. At this time, there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19, and no medications approved to treat it. A vaccine is being developed, but experts warn that it could take a year or more. Non-pharmaceutical interventions like hand-washing, disinfecting surfaces around your home, and staying home when you are sick are the most important response strategies.Although the risk for the general public in Texas remains low, the Texas Department of State Health Services is urging health care professionals to ask patients with respiratory symptoms about their travel history and contact their local or regional health department if they think a patient may have COVID-19. DSHS is working with local health departments to monitor and assess people with recent travel to China for possible COVID-19 testing.All travelers who have returned from flagged countries should stay home and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days. They should call ahead to a health care provider if they develop fever, cough or shortness of breath within that period. Local health departments across the state are in contact daily with returned travelers to verify that they remain symptom-free.Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others within about six feet through respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands; touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and rarely, fecal contamination.Patients with confirmed 2019-nCoV infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath. The CDC believes that symptoms of 2019-nCoV may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.If you are a healthcare provider, be on the look-out for people who recently traveled from flagged countries and have fever and respiratory symptoms. If you are a healthcare provider caring for a COVID-19 patient or a public health responder, please take care of yourself and follow recommended infection control procedures. If you have been in flagged countries or have been exposed to someone sick with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, you will face some limitations on your movement and activity. Cooperation is integral to the ongoing public health response to try to slow spread of this virus. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, contact your healthcare provider, and tell them about your symptoms and your travel or exposure to a COVID-19 patient before arriving to seek medical care.The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu.·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.·         Avoid close contact with people who are sick.·         Stay home when you are sick.·         Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.·         Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. For more information, please see https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.Montgomery County Public Health District’s mission is promoting a healthy, resilient community through health education, disease prevention, clinical services, and emergency preparedness.  For more information about the Montgomery County Public Health District please go to www.mcphd-tx.org. SOURCE: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2942

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors received a briefing on Coronavirus Awareness and Preparedness at the February 20, 2020 regular board meeting. The presentation may be viewed here.Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers this advice regarding virus protection:The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. CDC always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.Please visit the following partner agency websites for emergency management information:Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Managementhttps://mctxoem.org/Montgomery County Public Health Districthttps://mcphd-tx.org/Harris County Office of Emergency Managementhttps://www.readyharris.org/Harris County Public Health Districthttp://www.hcphtx.org/Resources/2019-Novel-CoronavirusTexas Department of State Health Serviceshttps://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlConroe ISDhttps://www.conroeisd.net/department/health-services/2019-novel-coronavirus/Tomball ISDhttps://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=307639&type=d&pREC_ID=1843043SOURCE: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2934

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This week we talk to Anthony (Tony) Alexiou about the field of contract Emergency Management. As things change over the years we are seeing more and more roles for the Contract Emergency Manager. Tony and I discuss his time as a emergency manager consultant, overseeing UASI funds, and how he sees the fit of the EM in the system. Guest BioTony, with over 15 years of experience in this industry, manages the Homeland Security and Emergency Management practice at the Triage Group. Tony started his career as a consultant with All Hands Consulting and worked as a UASI management contractor for the Miami Regional UASI – covering the four counties of southeastern Florida. While there, he implemented and oversaw major projects such as regional communication and notification systems; training and exercise planning, design and execution; plan writing and review and operational support for the City of Miami Emergency Operations Center. By the end of his time in Miami, Tony was acting as the Planning Chief for the Miami EOC and had responded to major events such as hurricanes Wilma, Rita and Katrina, among many others.Following Miami, Tony was named Deputy Director for the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Maryland. In this position, Tony oversaw all operational and planning aspects of homeland security and emergency management for this major Washington, DC suburban county. He was also named Chair of the Washington, DC Regional Emergency Manager’s Committee by his peers and served in a leadership role on this committee for nearly three years.Tony has been a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) since 2013. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario and did his graduate work at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.Related ShowsEmergency Management and Port SecurityImproving Your Job Opportunities In EMTraining and Exercises With The Blue CellLinks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-triage-group-llc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriageGroup?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetriagegroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/173039226847154/the-triage-group/Website: https://www.triagegroup.com/Email: tonya@triagegroup.comEM Weekly Information EM Weekly www.emweekly.com Resources https://www.emweekly.com/downloads/category/free-template/AdvertisersTitan HST https://www.titanhst.com/ Emergency Managers Leadership Conference www.emlc.usEM Weekly Webinar Series 2019 https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/em-weekly-webinars/

Cynthia Jamieson is running for Montgomery County District Clerk. Jamieson has worked for Montgomery County for 10 years, 5 of which have been in the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, where [...]