This week we are talking fitness. Yes, it is a New Year and like most people, we want to start off on the right foot. And I got to sit down with a fitness expert and not only is Tamrin a fitness expert she and her team focus on the emergency responder. Tamrin also has a podcast as well and Team Fit For Duty’s website is a great place for information and inspiration.
This week on EM Weekly we are talking to Dr. Kelly Garret from FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute about the basic, advanced and executive leadership academy’s. EMI has been the hallmark of FEMA’s training programs for years and over the last few the world has come to EMI to learn about EM leadership.
This week we kick off the new year with a discussion with FEMA’s Administrator Brock Long. Last year was one of the most active disasters seasons in history worldwide. Administrator Long has been called up to Capitol Hill a few times in 2018 and he did a good job handling the heat. Administrator Long joins EM Weekly and Todd DeVoe to discuss what 2019 is going to look like.
This week we are talking to Bruce Jones from Midland USA, the largest makers of weather radios in the world. Bruce is very passionate about how these devices can save lives. This is a device that should be in every home. As Emergency Managers across the world, we should be encouraging everyone to have one.
This week we are talking to Sant’s emergency manager. We have learned some fun and interesting things about Santa Clause’s operations when it comes to managing an emergency in the north pole.
This week we talk to Lee Rosenburg about emergency management at the ports. Ports around the world are very important. World commerce goes and comes through our ports. If for whatever reason, natural or man-made we need to take emergency management of our ports seriously. Links LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lee-rosenberg-cem-64b77b10 Website: http://www.navigatingpreparedness.com/ Email: lee.rosenberg@navigatingpreparedness.com...
This week we talk to Tim Williamson about the role of EMS in Emergency Management. Tim Williamson has 10 years of experience in EMS and currently has a role in his departments Emergency Management Program. Links LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tim-williamson1 Email: paramedicwilliamson@gmail.com Advertisers Titan HST https://www.titanhst.com/ The Blue Cell http://www.thebluecell.com/ Stay Hydrated...
This week we talk to Michael Cantor the author of the new book, Thanks for Taking the Time to Be Prepared! Stay Hydrated
This week is the special holiday book show. The Top 10 Books an EM Must Have. If you are looking for a gift idea for an emergency manager for this holiday season, here is the show for you. Every EM should have a well-stocked bookshelf and here are the ones that the emergency management community voted on and approved.
This week we talk to Retired Fire Chief Michael Antonucci about Southern California Edison’s public safety shout off and the CFED Conference.
This week we talk to Steven Eberlin about his program Prepare Our Loud. Steven spoke at TEDx Portland on why we do not prepare for earthquakes. It is a fascinating story on Steven’s journey from an English teacher to an outspoken protonate of personal preparedness.
This week we talk to Alex Tardy of the National Weather Service about the weather. Weather is always an issue during an emergency and having a connection to the NWS is a great way to serve your community. Alex brings years of experience to the table when we talk weather.
Todd, from the Floor of the IAEM conference, 2018 in Grand Rapids Michigan. The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 6,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters
This week we talk to Randy Collins of the All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association. We discussed the direction of IMT’s, the use of EOC’s and the future of emergency management and more.
This week on episode 84 we are talking about Artificial Intelligence and how it can help Emergency Managers, plan for, and respond to disasters. Natural disasters are out of the reach and influence of human beings. However, a lot can be done to minimize the loss of lives. Artificial intelligence is one viable option that can potentially prevent massive loss of lives while at the same time make rescue efforts easy and efficient.
This week we talk to Anne Stauffer of the Pew Charitable Trusts. Anne surveyed state emergency managers and their staffs requesting information on 2012-16 spending for state-funded disaster assistance programs, expenditures related to federal programs, and federal reimbursements received. Pew then determined each state’s total disaster spending
This week we are talking to Charles Lane about emergency management in hospitals. The Book Five Days at Memorial lays the groundwork for the reason to have a dedicated EM at your hospital. However, some people have not headed the challenge. Charles talks to us about the challenges and victories in hospital emergency management.
This week we talk to Tiffany Everett From Good360 a non-profit that connects business with other non-profits providing services to the community. This service allows the non-profit to spend more of their money on providing services rather than buying items. How Good360 fits in the EM space? They are experts in donations management, relieving the second disaster of donations.
This week we are talking about community preparedness at the grassroots. The Northeast L.A. Disaster Survival Task Force was born out of frustration from a group of community members that could not find disaster information for their neighborhood. They found general information, however, they felt that there could be more. Mark Lagacé one of the founding members of the group is here with us today to tell us how they formed and about their award-winning information piece.
This week we are discussing the role of the non-government disaster response organizations. Since 2000 there has been a steady increase in the number of organizations not affiliated with government that are responding to and doing an effective job during and after a disaster. Texas Disaster Inc, is a company that was formed after Hurricane Harvey by Jon Cole.
This week we are talking about keeping our schools safe with peer leadership. Julia Gabor brings us an excellent program that helps recognize teens that are at risk for violence and brings them into the mainstream with peer to peer workshops and more. Julia’s unique program may be that answer to help reduce school violence.
This week we are talking about going to school. Yep, that is right we are talking about the professional development of the emergency manager and higher education. Dr. Kemp from Capella University, one of the first Ph.D.’s in Emergency Management joins us to talk about how EM programs have developed and where they are heading.
This week EM Weekly Wants to Thank you for being a loyal listener of EM Weekly. We talk a little about what the future holds for EM Weekly, and we take a look at how disasters are shaping up for 2018.
This week I sit down with Vic Merjanian the CEO of Titan HST at the international headquarters in Newport Beach California. Vic and I discuss the new features in the Titan HST app and how he sees his company as a partner in public safety.
This week we are talking Civil Defense with Preston Le Roy Schleinkofer from the Civil Defense Virginia. Preston has written for Michael Mabee’s blog on civil defense and is very active in organizing his state of Virginia and helping others start their own Civil Defense organizations.
This week we are talking about science, yes the science of the Leading Brain. I have with me the author of the book The Leading Brain Friederike Fabritius. She joins us from Germany to give us the insights of what our brain is doing when we make decisions, and how to clear our head when the time counts.
This week we talk to Soraya Sutherlin from the Campus Safety Group. We discuss some timely topics that are facing our children’s schools, and how we can include the children in training for the unthinkable event that may impact them. Join EM Weekly as we talk to Soraya and explore this important part of emergency management.
This week we are talking to Mike Figliuolo who is a thought leader in leadership. Leading a dynamic department or team that is emergency management can be challenging. Mike walks us through some easy steps to start your leadership journey.
This week we had the opportunity to talk to one of Emergency Management’s pioneer educators Paula Gordon. We discuss the history or emergency management education and where it is headed. In addition, we discuss the great research that is being done in the field of emergency management.
Body Today we are talking to Josh Bashioum from the ShakeAlert program. ShakeAlert is an earthquake early warning system that is disgined to give up to 60 seconds of warning that an earthquake is coming. How many lives could be saved if we can get this system up and running in the United States. Systems such as the ShakeAlert are in Japan and Mexico and have seen great success. Guest Bio Josh Bashioum is the founder and CEO of the Early Warning Labs. Early Warning Labs, LLC (EWL) is an Earthquak...
