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¡Prepárate! con Janet Peguero by NYC Emergency Management

Prep Talk Episode 93 Large-scale Events by NYC Emergency Management

New York City could see an inch of rain by Friday, with wet snow possible in parts of the Hudson Valley. NYC Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Plan and is urging residents to clear storm basins or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, a group of building superintendents are pushing back against Mayor Adams' new trash rules which would require them to put out the garbage later in the evening. Plus, Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer have joined New Jersey's crowded race for governor. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman and former Governor Murphy advisor Dan Bryan weigh in on the race.

This is your All Local afternoon update for Sunday, August 4, 2024.

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NYC Emergency Management's latest episode of ¡PREPÁRATE! talks with Commissioner Manuel Castro from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the agency's role in serving immigrant communities of new York.

Kit Lee-Demery is an emergency management professional with public, private, and higher education sector experiences. Kit is the Senior Manager of Business Continuity for Proskauer Rose and is responsible for business continuity and crisis management for the firm. Kit is also an adjunct at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Previously, Kit worked for Pace University, where she led the development and implementation of the University's emergency management and fire life safety program. Kit began her career with the NYC Emergency Management, working alongside CERT to prepare and respond to disasters in New York City. She then worked at the Office of Chief Medical Examiners and contributed to the regional mass fatality plan, trained hospitals on mass fatality management, and was involved in COOP planning. Kit holds instructor certifications in Stop the Bleed and adult/pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED. Additionally, she Co-Chairs NYCEM's public and private sector partnership's Legal Forum. Kit is part of FBI InfraGard and a member of NYPD SHIELD. Kit received her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Pace University and her MPA, specializing in emergency management, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens' Academy. In episode 18 we spoke about stakeholder management in EM/BC programs, how to leverage your network internally and externally to maintain and sustain an EM/BC Program, and what are the unique attractions of the EM profession. For a longer version of our interview, see: https://youtu.be/x4JWyLkl_9A

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On the latest episode of ‘Prep Talk', Cari Olson, assistant commissioner of the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, discusses the dangers of extreme heat during the summer months. Ms. Olson shared what precautions New Yorkers should take to beat the heat, and how the city responds to heat emergencies. “My team is responsible for building a foundation of environmental health data and research, that is then used to improve the health of all New Yorkers,” said Cari Olson, assistant commissioner of the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. “For example, we track the health impacts of heat and who is most vulnerable. The triggers for a heat emergency issued by the National Weather Service and Emergency Management are based on data we compiled. As we began collecting data we observed that, once the heat index hits 95 or above, and that is a combination of heat and humidity, there was an exponential increase in deaths from heat in our vulnerable communities.” To prevent heat illness and learn more ways to beat the heat, visit NYC Emergency Management's Beat the Heat website at NYC.gov/beattheheat, or DOHMH's Extreme Heat and Your Health page at nyc.gov/site/doh/health/emergency-preparedness/emergencies-extreme-weather-heat.page.

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In this episode of the Get Stuff Done-Cast, Mayor Adams speaks with three officials who are guiding our city's mission to provide resources to families and individuals seeking asylum in this historic moment. Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigration Affairs, knows the problem firsthand: he was a DREAMer; Zachary Iscol, Commissioner of NYC Emergency Management, a former Marine, uses his experience to establish relief centers in record time; and Dr. Ted Long, Senior Vice President for Ambulatory Care and Population Health at NYC Health + Hospitals, who led NYC Test & Trace Corps during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps us comprehend what it's like to innovate in unprecedented times. “We are all chasing the same thing: the American Dream.” – Mayor Eric Adams

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Winter Weather Prep with DSNY by NYC Emergency Management

11:  Dec 28 REBROADCAST Is Homo sapiens a genetic blend of three E.T. sources from our stellar neighbourhood? NASA reveals more images from James Webb telescope  - Highest ever resolution image of the universe July 11 - NYC Emergency Management office posts nuclear preparedness message on YouTube Why are Homo sapiens always waring, and what is their origin?  - Homo sapiens are a blend of 3 E.T. groups One from Alpha Centauri system  - 3 stars Alpha Centauri A & B, and Proxima Centauri  - “blond Nordics” are progenitors, may have been experimenters  Another from Sirius binary system, Sirius A & B stars    - Nordics and Water-Living humanoids Procyon A & B The Sirius Mystery by Robert K. G. Temple  - Doggon tribe from Mali documented the timing of Sirus star  

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As the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, New York City Emergency Management staff members reflect on the historic storm and the unprecedented impacts New York City faced. The storm forever changed New York City and was a pivotal moment in creating change to combat climate change and the increase in extreme weather events. On this episode of “Prep Talk” Herman Schaffer, deputy commissioner of community engagement and Heather Roiter, assistant commissioner of risk and recovery at NYC Emergency Management, discuss the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Sandy and the role that NYC Emergency Management played during the preparedness, response and recovery stages. They also discuss lessons the City has learned, programs implemented since the destructive storm hit, and how they prepare for future storms.

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¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez by NYC Emergency Management

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Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners by NYC Emergency Management

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In today's recap, Marcello talks about a recent video from NYC Emergency Management that shares important steps for New Yorkers to follow in case a nuclear attack occurs; rent in New York skyrockets; and inflation keeps rising to new levels. Founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund 3AC have gone missing, as investors try to recoup assets. Lawyers representing 3AC's creditors say the location of Zhu Su& Kyle Davies are currently unknown. The court filing from Friday also alleges that the founders have [...] The post July 17: New York Prepares Nuclear Bomb New York Rents Explodes, Inflation Erupts 9.1% (Recap ep184) appeared first on Investing & Day Trading Education: Day Trading Academy.

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Prep Talk - Episode 80: Emergency Planning by NYC Emergency Management

On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Commissioner Zach Iscol discusses his experiences, expectations, and what he is looking forward to the most in his new role. Commissioner Iscol also chats about what sparked his interest in the emergency management field, what keeps him up at night, and his leadership approach.

On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Sonja Orgias, acting deputy chief counsel and co-chair of the equity and diversity council at NYC Emergency Management, discusses this employee-led initiative, the importance of diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and emergency operations, as well as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. She also shares how a lack of diversity in the emergency management field can adversely affect the communities that are being served. Orgias also provides best practices and discusses working with different agencies to highlight social issues and how accessibility needs are being addressed in the workplace.

Prep Talk - Episode 73: Exercising Your Emergency Plan by NYC Emergency Management

Before an emergency strikes, it is important to that all organizations have a plan, including businesses. New York City has over 200,000 organizations representing four million people. Any major disaster will a have huge impact on the economy. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” NYC Emergency Management's Strategic Partnerships Specialist Erika Amaya discusses how organizations can be ready for emergencies and what NYC Emergency Management and its partners are doing to support these efforts. Amaya also shares ways businesses can be prepared by creating an emergency plan and how often that plan should be updated. She shares different initiatives and programs available to organizations, including Partners in Preparedness program, which provides targeted resources to businesses and in return organizations will have a greater confidence in their continuity planning.

Former Commissioner of NYC Emergency Management, Joe Esposito joins Bernie & Sid in the Morning to discuss the good old days of being supported heavily by others, but also ridiculed, the notion of closing down Rikers Island & more!

As the nation continues to face a range of concurrent disasters, from severe weather to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to take the time to make and review our emergency plans. This includes preparing our pets and service animals for disasters. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” NYC Emergency Management's Andrew Perlman discusses ways we all can make sure our pets and service animals are ready for emergencies. Perlman also highlights the work of the City's Animal Planning Task Force, which puts forth several initiatives to make sure New York City's pets and service animals are safe and prepared no matter what (or when) disasters strike. Initiatives include the COVID-19 Pet Hotline, a cooling center partnership with Petco during periods of extreme heat, and more. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk72

Today's guest in the room is Bangladeshi American, Bushra Mollick. Bushra is a writer and the Crisis Communications Manager for NYC Emergency Management. She is writing a biography highlighting her mother's life in Bangladesh and as an immigrant in New York City in the early 90s. She enjoys bird watching, cooking, and researching outdated blasphemy laws. She hopes to empower and inspire fellow Bangladeshi women to fulfil their dreams and put themselves first. In this episode we discuss our bengali community, culture and the wider Desi community followed by a heart wrenching reflection of the sudden death of her estranged father.  Bushra often talks about how our community is not a monolith on social media, this captured my interest because as someone who was ostracized by some Bengalis but largely the wider South Asian desi community that I speak like a white girl and was the brown girl living on the white council estates, I wanted to unpack what it means to not make assumptions about our unique journey in life, we conclude that ultimately we are not a monolith that we all have our own experience of the world and that it would be helpful to not make assumptions about lives we have never lived.  Bushra takes me through her childhood growing up in NYC and how she grew up watching her father who was a taxi driver by day and a creative by night, a writer and photographer in the bengali community. Bushra reflects that you can mourn a parent that you are estranged from, that everyone wants to be loved and that although they were estranged due to the lack of parental guidance she names the fact that she still loved her father and that's what makes estranged relationships between a parent and a child so unique, that she will never stop loving him and wishing that he was a better father in life.   Bushra has written a beautiful heart wrenching tribute to her father on her blog http://www.bushramollick.com/ please do give it a read, there is a stunning black and white photo of Bushra and her sister Susana with their dad, the last picture taken of them together.  You can find Bereavement Room on social media give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/bereavementroom/  As promised some hotlines, resources and support groups in NYC and surrounding areas; https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page  https://www.naminys.org/mental-health-support/suicide-prevention/  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/grief/new-york  https://greenwichvillagefuneralhome.com/grief-support/counseling-bereavement-services/#.YPQVqxNKiCQ  https://copefoundation.org/grief-resources/  https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/bengali  https://www.laalnyc.org/  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  As promised some helplines, resources, support groups in London and surrounding areas; https://directory.childbereavementuk.org/  https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/  https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-support  https://youngminds.org.uk/  https://myh.org.uk/  https://mbss.org.uk/  https://www.baatn.org.uk/find-a-therapist/  https://giveusashout.org/  https://mindout.org.uk/  As always thank you for listening, Your host Callsuma Ali   

To commemorate this year's “Ready School of the Year,” NYC Emergency Management released a new episode of its emergency management podcast, “Prep Talk.” During the episode, NYC Emergency Management Assistant Commissioner Anita Sher and Sal Puglisi of the Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management discuss the importance of students developing emergency management skills earlier in their education. Puglisi discusses the overall mission of UASEM, including how the school combines in-class and hands-on experience to create a more holistic learning experience. The guests also highlight the impact the students have had in the community, providing emergency training to everyday New Yorkers.

Ahead of her departure from NYC Emergency Management, NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Deanne Criswell sat down with “Prep Talk” to discuss her tenure at the agency, including the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ever-evolving threat landscape that the country faces, the importance of equity across all emergency management operations, and the future of the emergency management field.

To close out Women’s History Month in March and looking ahead to National Volunteering Month in April, NYC Emergency Management’s latest “Prep Talk” podcast episode highlights the careers of three female emergency managers and Peace Corps alumnae who share how their experiences, including both successes and challenges, have shaped them into the professionals they are today. NYC Emergency Management’s Rachel Sulaymanov, executive director of government relations; Shraddha Ramani, director of public safety and the GIS data development center; and Lindsay Einhorn, interagency exercise specialist, discuss how their time with the Peace Corps impacted their careers and their lives, as well as their take on future of the emergency management field. Read the full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk64

My friend Elizabeth and I met volunteering together at the YWCA of New York City. I was immediately drawn in by Elizabeth's passion for service and smart thoughtful contributions to our strategic planning. In this episode, Elizabeth answers the question for us, what is an emergency? We talk about advocacy, education, being in touch with those you serve, and her participation as a founding board member of the Bold Charter School in the Bronx.  Elizabeth Angeles is currently the Senior Director of Advocacy at the United Way of New York City, a nonprofit organization that fights for the health, education and financial stability of every New Yorker. Prior to this work, in her role at the Clinton Foundation, Elizabeth developed new initiatives to support disaster recovery and long-term resilience in the Caribbean. She was previously a founding member of the Strategy and Program Development team at NYC Emergency Management. During her time with the agency, she developed partnerships with organizations that serve people with disabilities, designed programs to support community emergency planning, and implemented parts of the agency's first strategic plan. Elizabeth serves as a founding trustee at BOLD Charter School, a new elementary school in the Bronx. She is also currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at New York University. Elizabeth holds a BA in economics and linguistics from Columbia University and an MPA from New York University. Challenge- how will you educate yourself this week? https://www.elizabethangeles.com/ https://boldschools.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drf1tIDXC3c https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

In this episode, we are joined by Johanna Miele, an NYU GPH alumna (MPH ‘14) and inaugural GPH Alumni Board member. Johanna is a Manager of the Emergency Management and Enterprise Resilience team at NYU Langone Health, working closely with infectious disease response, mass fatality operations and multi-casualty incident readiness across the NYU Langone Health enterprise. Prior to her role at NYU Langone Health, she worked at NYC Emergency Management coordinating with city, state, and federal health officials in their planning and response activities. While pursuing her MPH at NYU, Johanna tailored the program to fit her interest in emergency management, which first piqued her interest during her undergraduate years. In this episode, we discuss her personal journey to working in public health, and Johanna shares insight into the domain of emergency management and her experience working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

If you connect it, protect it. That is one of the messages you will hear during this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Toney Lewis, director for information technology at NYC Emergency Management, shares important information to help listeners reduce cybersecurity risks and protect themselves online. Lewis provides tips that can help you create strong passwords, protect your personal devices, identify the most common cyberattacks, and ensure your social media accounts are secure. You can also learn what you should do if you fall victim to a cyberattack. Read the full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk57

You will gain more than you give. That’s the message guests on the latest episode of “Prep Talk” want you to know about NYC Emergency Management’s John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service. Founded in 2012 in honor of the late John D. Solomon, an accomplished journalist who dedicated much of his time to helping his community through volunteerism, the program provides 10 graduate students in the New York City area the opportunity to complete a nine-month, paid fellowship in a New York City government agency or nonprofit organization. The program embodies John’s commitment to serving others.

This year’s unprecedented challenges have not stopped New Yorkers from helping their communities in times of emergency. In fact, many are stepping up to join the New York City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer program. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Herman Schaffer, acting deputy commissioner for community preparedness, and Joseph Pupello, director of volunteer programs at NYC Emergency Management, discussed how the CERT volunteer program has adapted its in-person, hands-on training structure to offer prospective volunteers the chance to receive virtual training. With the assistance of trained instructors from NYPD and FDNY, the prospective volunteers were able to complete training courses in fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic management. As a result, 36 individuals will graduate on September 15, joining more than 1,200 CERT volunteers who can help their communities during an emergency.

If you want to stay informed about the latest emergency occurring in New York City, look no further than Notify NYC. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Rebecca Baudendistel, director of public warning at NYC Emergency Management, discusses the importance of using the messaging platform to provide accurate, timely information to the public before, during, and after an emergency. From severe weather to health emergencies like COVID-19, we take a deep dive into the protocols implemented to ensure the public stays up-to-date and takes appropriate actions when disaster strikes. It is the information New Yorkers need, the way they want to consume it.

As New York City heads into peak hurricane season, New York City Emergency Management’s podcast, “Prep Talk,” takes a closer look at hurricane preparedness in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest episode, Jacob Cooper, NYC Emergency Management’s deputy commissioner for readiness, shares important tips to help New Yorkers prepare for a coastal storm and highlights key changes to the City’s sheltering plans as hurricane season converges with COVID-19.

As New York City, New York State, the nation, and the world continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Commissioner Criswell takes a moment to reflect on actions NYC Emergency Management took leading up to this crisis, as well as the ongoing challenges the agency continues to adapt to as this global emergency continues. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk49

Our neighbors, our friends, and our community will get us through an emergency. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” hosts Allison Pennisi and Justin Bennett sit down with Dr. Daniel P. Aldrich, director of security and resilience studies at Northeastern University, and the keynote speaker for NYC Emergency Management’s 2020 Community Preparedness Symposium: Bridging the Gap to Communities. During the episode, Dr. Aldrich discusses how social ties within neighborhoods increase resilience in the face of disaster. How a connected community can help everyone, regardless of ability or available resources, survive and recover from an emergency. NYC Emergency Management hosts an annual community preparedness symposium to provide information, share best practices and gather input about how communities can support those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs before, during, and after an emergency. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk45

As spectators anticipate the countdown to a new year, the eyes of the world turn to the crossroads of the world. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” officials from Times Square Alliance and NYC Emergency Management provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes insight into the organization of this special event. Guests Tom Harris, senior vice president for the Times Square Alliance, and Kevin Clark, operations manager at NYC Emergency Management, discuss why comprehensive planning and coordination, including robust security measures, are paramount to a successful night. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk44

Are the older adults in your family prepared for an emergency? On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” special guests Edward Powell, community engagement coordinator at NYC Emergency Management, and Benjamin Strong, senior director of the office of emergency preparedness at the Department for the Aging, discuss the importance of older adults establishing emergency support networks with their family, friends, neighbors, and caretakers. Mayer Waxman, the managing director for SelfHelp Community Services – this year's 2019 Ready Senior Center of the Year award recipient – also joined the show to highlight his center’s work connecting older adults with City resources. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk43

New York City is home to almost nine million residents. It needs up to 20,000 people in the cybersecurity industry, yet meeting that demand is a serious challenge. With cyber attacks on the rise against governments, corporations and individuals, the city’s institutions are teaming up with the public and private sector to train those able to combat these threats.

Family. Friends. Food. Floats. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and New York City is home to one of the nation’s biggest holiday celebrations: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” officials from Macy’s and NYC Emergency Management provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes insight into the organization of this special event. Tune in for information about new floats, the best spots to view the parade, and the big performers that headline this year’s event. Special guests Christopher Bannon, senior director of event operations for Macy’s Branded Entertainment, and Frank McCarton, deputy commissioner at NYC Emergency Management, discuss why comprehensive planning and coordination, including robust security measures, are paramount to a successful parade. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk42

Hurricanes and blizzards can sweep in quickly without a lot of time to prepare. But when a crisis hits, there are ways to be ready for it. And thankfully, when we’re caught completely off guard, there are organizations to help us pick up the pieces.   We’re very pleased to be teaming up with Bronxnet for our latest campaign focused on emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Joining us for this 1/2 hour discussion are two people on the front lines of helping people prepare for and recover from disasters:    Allison Pennisi is Director of Communications for NYC Emergency Management. Neil Glassman is a Team Rubicon coordinator. Team Rubicon utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans to help disaster survivors and their communities.

Hurricanes and blizzards can sweep in quickly without a lot of time to prepare. But when a crisis hits, there are ways to be ready for it. And thankfully, when we're caught completely off guard, there are organizations to help us pick up the pieces.   We're very pleased to be teaming up with Bronxnet for our latest campaign focused on emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Joining us for this 1/2 hour discussion are two people on the front lines of helping people prepare for and recover from disasters:    Allison Pennisi is Director of Communications for NYC Emergency Management. Neil Glassman is a Team Rubicon coordinator. Team Rubicon utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans to help disaster survivors and their communities.

Are you secure online? On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” guests from New York City Emergency Management and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The episode is in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held every October. This year’s theme — Own It, Secure It, Protect It — focuses on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and e-commerce security. Eric Smalls, assistant commissioner of technology at NYC Emergency Management, Lois Last, senior director of the NYC Gov Lab & Studio at DoITT, and Toney Lewis, security engineer at NYC Emergency Management provide tips and resources to help individuals become safer online. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk39

Not sure where your hurricane evacuation zone is located? There’s a map for that. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Josh Friedman, executive director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at NYC Emergency Management, discusses the utility of GIS mapping in the emergency management field. He shared his insight into how experts use mapping for situational awareness before, during and after emergencies, as well as how everyday New Yorkers utilize mapping during their daily lives. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk36

Mentorship is a priority at the New York City Emergency Management Department. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” special guests Robert Cohen and Jennifer Pearsall, both with NYC Emergency Management, discuss the benefits of mentorship in professional growth. Pearsall and Cohen outline the agency’s four-step mentorship program and provide insight about how emergency managers and other organizations can implement such an initiative. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk31

Spring is back, and the possibility of April showers could bring more than May flowers. As the potential for rain increases, so does the risk of flooding hazards. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” special guests Natan Mandelbaum from NYC Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) and Jessica Sanchez of NYC Emergency Management discuss how the agencies work together to mitigate flooding risks in the city. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of flood preparedness along with the steps you can take to be ready before the next major rainfall. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk29

NYC Emergency Management is highlighting March for Meals. In recognition of Meals on Wheels Awareness month, also known as March for Meals, the latest episode of “Prep Talk” features the relationship between NYC Emergency Management and Citymeals on Wheels. “Prep Talk” hosts sat down with Rachel Sherrow from Citymeals on Wheels and Johanna Conroy of NYC Emergency Management to discuss how the partners work together to serve the community and prepare New Yorkers before emergencies. In this episode, you will hear about the importance of March for Meals, which brings awareness to organizations that support the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. Find out how you can become a volunteer for Citymeals on Wheels, the New York City organizations that delivers over two million meals to more than 18,000 homebound elderly New Yorkers annually. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk28

In recognition of Black History Month, the latest “Prep Talk” episode features Jerome Hatfield and Calvin Drayton, two African-American leaders in emergency management and public safety. Mr. Hatfield is the former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II administrator under the Obama Administration, while Mr. Drayton currently serves as the first deputy commissioner at NYC Emergency Management. The episode takes a close look at their professional journey and highlights their successes and challenges. Find out Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Drayton’s take on how such events as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy have shaped emergency management, what evolving threats may affect the field in the years to come, and what message they have for individuals interested in the field. Get to know which leaders have been an inspiration in both men’s careers, and their take on the importance of inclusion in emergency management. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk25

It is not too late to make a New Year’s resolution to be more prepared. That is the message the New York City Emergency Management Department wants New Yorkers to know. In the latest “Prep Talk” episode, special guest Katelyn James provides an expert perspective about how individuals can practice preparedness in 2019. James discusses NYC Emergency Management’s “Resolve to Be Ready” calendar, an interactive tool filled with simple tips that can help people work preparedness into their busy schedules. For more information on how you can “Resolve to Be Ready” in 2019, visit NYC.gov/EmergencyManagement, and subscribe to the NYC Emergency Management YouTube channel to stay prepared for emergencies. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk23

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It is always good to be a good neighbor. To ensure that New Yorkers are prepared for the winter season, New York Cares and New York City Emergency Management partnered to release a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) about how New Yorkers can donate coats to people in need. In the latest episode, “Prep Talk” hosts chat with Gary Bagley, executive director at New York Cares, and Herman Schaffer, assistant commissioner for community outreach and NYC Emergency Management to discuss the new initiative. Tune in to find out how you can get involved to help someone this winter season. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk22

It’s always good to have a backup plan. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi discuss the City’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) with Tony Marzuillo, director of COOP at NYC Emergency Management. Established as a mayoral executive order in 2007, the order requires each City agency to have a comprehensive COOP plan in place to ensure that agency staff can continue to deliver essential services to the public in the event of an emergency. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk21

In the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi highlight the work of NYC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers as the program celebrates its 15th anniversary. Bourne and Pennisi chat with Christina Farrell, deputy commissioner of external affairs at NYC Emergency Management, FDNY Deputy Chief Jim Brosi, and NYPD Inspector Phylis Byrne. The special guests discuss CERT training, CERT volunteers’ roles in helping first responders during emergencies, and the importance of helping the community through volunteering. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk19

Coordination is the heartbeat of emergency management. That is the message emergency management leaders emphasized on the latest episode of “Prep Talk”. Hosts sat down with Barb Graff, director of the Seattle Office of Emergency Management, Thomas Sivak, deputy director for the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications, and Joseph Esposito, commissioner of NYC Emergency Management, to discuss the importance of information sharing on the heels of the Big City Emergency Manager’s fall conference here in New York City. The episode’s special guests talked about the role emergency management plays in emergency preparedness education, in addition to disaster response and recovery, and emerging threats emergency managers may face. Find out what keeps these emergency managers up at night, and learn why emergency management is becoming a growing field. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk18

Emergency management is made possible through coordination. In the latest “Prep Talk” episode, the New York City Emergency Management Department sat down with Michael Devulpillieres, communications officer for the American Red Cross’ Greater New York chapter. Topics discussed include NYC Emergency Management’s longstanding partnership with American Red Cross Greater New York ― working together before, during, and after emergencies ― as well as the American Red Cross Greater New York’s range of programs and services, including preparedness initiatives like “Sound the Alarm” and The Pillowcase Project, emergency response, and volunteer opportunities. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk16

In this episode I chat with Elizabeth Angeles about how to prepare for hurricane Florence and how to help those that have been impacted. We also talk about her work in Puerto Rico and learn what we can do to make a difference. Elizabeth Angeles is a lifelong New Yorker with Puerto Rican and Dominican roots, committed to creating opportunities for social impact. For the past three years she has worked for NYC Emergency Management, the city agency that is responsible for helping New Yorkers before, during and after emergencies through preparedness, education and response. During her time with the agency, she has focused on community engagement and strategic planning and has also been part of the city's response to various emergencies, including the Chelsea bombings in 2016 and the Flatiron District steam explosion in 2018. One of her most memorable experiences was as part of the team sent to support Puerto Rico one week after Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island in September 2017. After returning from Puerto Rico, she began writing about her experience and discussing other ways to make an impact on elizabethangeles.com. Elizabeth holds a MPA from New York University and a BA from Columbia University.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the New York City Emergency Management Department wants New Yorkers to take the opportunity to get prepared. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, “Prep Talk” hosts sat down with Iskra Killgore, director of community engagement and language access at NYC Emergency Management, to discuss the importance of preparing New Yorkers before emergencies, along with a number of preparedness events planned throughout the city during the month. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk15

The 2018 National Homeland Security Conference is under way in New York City. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk”, hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi chat with NYC Emergency Management’s Commissioner Joseph J. Esposito, and Branch Strickland, Executive Director of Finance and President of the National Homeland Security Association. Guests discuss what attendees can learn, including topics ranging from cyber and homeland security to emergency preparedness. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk13

It’s summer time in the City. During this episode of ‘Prep Talk’ we sit down with Linda Whitaker from the NYC Department for the Aging and Johanna Conroy from NYC Emergency Management to discuss heat safety tips. During excessive heat, older adults and people with chronic medical or psychiatric conditions are at a higher risk for illness or even death. Listen in to learn about ways you, your friends, and neighbors can stay safe this summer. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk12

Emergency plans aren’t just for humans; your furry friends need them too. June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the New York City Emergency Management Department wants you to prepare your pets and service animals before the next emergency. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk”, hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi chat with NYC Emergency Management’s Matthew Puvogel, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Andrew Perlman, Human Services Specialist, about the key steps individuals can take to prepare their four-legged friends. From hurricanes and heat emergencies to winter storms, find out why a pet emergency plan is important, learn what you need to know about getting your pets and service animals ready for varying emergencies, and hear why “practice makes perfect” is key to your pet’s emergency plan. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk11

Volunteering is good for you, and it is good for your City! In honor of National Volunteer Week, “Prep Talk” hosts chatted with Paula Gavin, NYC Service chief service officer, and Jonas Ballreich, deputy director for Community Resilience at NYC Emergency Management about the importance of volunteers before and during emergencies. You will also hear from two Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers who help to build stronger, more resilient communities through their service. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk9

Donations and emergency management go hand in hand. In this episode of “Prep Talk,” experts from NYC Emergency Management, the NYC Department of Sanitation’s donateNYC program, and the Salvation Army of Greater New York discuss donations during times of disaster, including what the City does to help communities through “donations management,” as well as the best ways New Yorkers can help those in need. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk8

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the latest “Prep Talk” episode features women in emergency management. The podcast hosts sat down with MaryAnn Tierney, Regional Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III, Christina Farrell, Deputy Commissioner for External Affairs at NYC Emergency Management, and Samantha Phillips, Director of the National Center for Security and Preparedness (NCSP) at the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany). The episode takes a close look at each woman’s journey and highlights each successes and challenges in the field. The guests reflect on how major emergencies — including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia — have shaped emergency management both on the local and national level, and look ahead to the continued evolution of the field. Listen to find out how the public can get involved, and why community engagement is important in preparedness. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk7

The latest “Prep Talk” episode focuses on the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system and the upcoming FCC vote on January 30. “Prep Talk” hosts sit down with NYC Emergency Management’s Christine Maier, Director of Watch Command, and Benjamin Krakauer, Assistant Commissioner for Strategy and Program Development, to discuss New York City emergency messaging procedures and protocols. In addition, Assistant Commissioner Krakauer urges the FCC to adopt additional improvements, including multimedia alerting, to the proposed rules released in the public Draft Order ahead of the January 30 vote. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk5