Pandemic, Fires, Riots and More, How One EM Survived His First Year at a New Job, Steven Torrance moved jobs at the beginning of 2020 from a small city in Orange County, to the iconic City of Santa Monica. Then 2020 broke out. He faced the lockdown of the pandemic, the summer of violence, and the struggles of being on the job and facing the political and social issues that were facing the nation. Steven Torrance Web - https://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/santamoni...
Mar 25, 2021•37 min
Why Emergency Managers Need to Embrace Project Management. The improvement of incident management activities requires a coordinated effort by all involved agencies with a range of expertise. It behooves all professional disciplines to bring their respective expertise to improve the relevant capabilities. Project management expertise can be employed in multiple ways. It can be used to plan and manage the coordinated effort for improving the overall incident management. It can also be used to impr...
Mar 18, 2021•35 min
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2009 Samoa tsunami, the 2010 Chile tsunami, the 2011 Tohoku, Japan tsunami: In less than 10 years, these four events focused the world's attention on the infrequent but very real threat of tsunamis. Major tsunamis do not happen often, but when they do, they can have a significant impact on life and property. Even small tsunamis, which are more common, can cause loss of life, injuries and considerable damage. Mark Benthien and Rick Wilson join the EM Weekly team...
Mar 11, 2021•36 min
The Emergency Preparedness Network started by Paul Dutton is Helping Communities Be Ready. Dutton is a 20 year experienced veteran to Disasters and has been a Community Emergency Response Teams [C.E.R.T.] Instructor for almost 20 years training over 700 people in Disaster Preparedness as a C.E.R.T. Instructor, Red Cross Instructor, and a Professional Consultant! Paul draws on his own experiences as a Program Manager, C.E.R.T. Coordinator, Instructor, Community-Wide Emergency Drill planner, and p...
Mar 04, 2021•30 min
Youth Emergency Preparedness Council (YEPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating and preparing communities for disasters. It is organized and led by the youth through local chapters, serving a district-wide region. Chapter leaders organize educational events and service projects for the benefit of the community in partnership with local, state, and national agencies. Yusuf Rasheed, and is a Senior at Mission San Jose High School. He became interested in emergency preparedness through ...
Feb 25, 2021•35 min
When disaster strikes, staying connected matters more than ever – whether for first response, medical support, recovery efforts, essential supplies, or helping citizens tell family and friends that they are okay. And when terrestrial lines and cell towers are damaged by storms, floods, and fires, satellite delivers the connectivity governments and communities need. Ultimately, disaster response is impossible to execute without reliable communications. When cell phone towers are damaged and terre...
Feb 18, 2021•37 min
The National Preparedness Leadership Initiative is a joint program of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Combing the resources and thinking of these two entities enable their faculty to help program participants appreciate and prepare for the full range of crisis leadership challenges, from the health and well-being of diverse communities to the intricacies of multi-entity operations, and working with po...
Feb 11, 2021•38 min
Keeping the power on during a disaster is critical. Utility and emergency management companies are often criticized for not connecting deeply enough with customers. During or after a disaster, consumers without power are unable to charge their phones and other devices, and blame gets shifted to the companies. Customers feel disconnected from the big name brand organizations, and in the moments they are without power, their panic is exacerbated by unknown factors like when power will be restored....
Feb 04, 2021•32 min
We have a lot of changes happening in the world today. The United States has a new President and a new direction. President Biden has stated that COVID-19 will be handled by FEMA and a few additional federal agencies. Kelly McKinney the Author of Moment of Truth and long-time emergency manager joins us to discuss what the future may hold for emergency management, FEMA, and more. President Joe Biden has started his first week in office leaning on the Federal Emergency Management Agency giving the...
Jan 28, 2021•40 min
Emergency Management at our K-12 schools can be challenging. Each school day, we send about 55 million children to K-12 schools. We entrust the teachers and administrators to keep them safe and provide a healthy learning environment. Over the years, we have learned lessons about school emergencies that have brought light to issues of having a well-prepared school. This is done by training staff in their role in an emergency or crisis. In addition, it is critical to have emergency operations plan...
Jan 21, 2021•34 min
Description: As we move toward the January 20th, how do you see the role of the emergency manager in managing the response to Civil Unrest? This week Andrew Phelps joins us to discuss the protests and civil unrest in Portland Oregon and the lessons learned. Links Web - https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Pages/default.aspx Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrewjphelps Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OMDOEM LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-phelps-80264311/ EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly...
Jan 14, 2021•37 min
2020 is a year like no other, this week Todd and Dan take a dive into what the year brought us. As 2021 is at our doorstep and may it bring good tidings and cheer! The EM Weekly Family wishes everyone a Happy New Year. EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfz YouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWd Sister Shows EM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFx Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https:/...
Dec 30, 2020•43 min
So, what do you want for Christmas? Dan and Todd go over their wishlist for Christmas and for the rest of 2021. Have you been good Emergency Managers this year, Maybe Santa Brian will give you your special gift this year under the ICS tree? Links EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfz YouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWd Sister Shows EM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFx Twitter - https://bit.l...
Dec 23, 2020•37 min
As we leed Community Emergency Response Team’s it is our duty to keep them ready and safe to respond to events. We came across this company Deploy Pro and they may have the solution. Deploy Pro Web - https://deploypro.net/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/deploypro Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeployPro EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfz YouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWd Sister Sho...
Dec 17, 2020•30 min
Communication issues are always on the After Action Report, and why is that? Is it that we need new technology? Faster processors? More training? Smarter People? Or is it that we are just plain bad at it? When you see a good comedian, it is not the joke that they are telling that is funny, it is the connection that they make with the audience. They need to connect quickly and bring them into the conversation. This is why we have invited Humorist Karith Foster to speak to us. Links Web - https://...
Dec 10, 2020•38 min
When a crisis hits, how you respond in the first 15 minutes can make or break your organization – and your reputation. While we all know that crisis management training is critical for leaders and boards today, much of it still tends to be shopworn, focusing on the lessons of yesterday. The new climate of ultra urgency is rarely emphasized sufficiently. Links Web - https://bit.ly/33CvR1A Twitter - https://bit.ly/3onznVv Facebook - https://bit.ly/3luXsrn LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3qj27QS Forbes -...
Dec 03, 2020•59 min
Here are the books that you voted for, the Top 10 EM Books for 2020 and the Book Giveaway. Did your book make #1? Will you win Rethinking Readiness? We are making your holiday shopping easy this year. EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfz YouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWd Sister Shows EM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFx Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP Li...
Nov 25, 2020•39 min
Ethos (sometimes called an appeal to ethics), then, is used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader, be it a notable or experienced figure in the field or even a popular celebrity. Ethos Preparedness provides innovative equipment and supplies, collaborative consultation, and an unwavering commitment for our customers, improving emergency outcomes for thousands of organizations, families, and individuals around the world. Links Web - https://bit.ly/3...
Nov 19, 2020•32 min
How do you make your mark in the profession of Emergency Management? This week we are talking to a rising star in the field of emergency management Lorraine Schneider, she had produced a podcast, a virtual dinner series, and she has been named one of the most influential women in EM. Lorraine Schneider Web - https://www.emginitiative.org/ Twitter - https://bit.ly/2HGiqW5 LinkedIn- https://bit.ly/34CZu3q EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https:...
Nov 12, 2020•42 min
This week we are talking to Glen Tate and Shelby Gallagher the authors of 299 Days and A Great State. Both books take place in a fictional future of the United States, that is looking more real every day. I like to read dystopian novels, and watch shows such as The Walking Dead, they make me think, what would I do? So how would you react if civil unrest comes to your door? Supporting Working Wardrobes buy a t-shirt and help people rebuild their lives- https://bit.ly/3jT96f2 Glen Tate and Shelby ...
Nov 05, 2020•46 min
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor joins us at EM Weekly to discuss the state of FEMA, the challenges that FEMA faced this year with COVID, Fires, and Hurricanes. Administrator Peter T. Gaynor was officially confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be FEMA Administrator on January 14, 2020. Two months later, COVID came to the United States, then the west coast was set ablaze. Peter Gaynor Web - https://bit.ly/37xqaEE Twitter - https://twitter.com/fema Facebook - https://bit.ly/2FWD2cg LinkedIn - https://bit...
Oct 29, 2020•40 min
This week we discuss the importance of private business relationships in emergency management. Contractors, training, transportation, debris removal, logistics, all have great private support. EM Weekly Website - https://bit.ly/3jj5Itl Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfz YouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWd Sister Shows EM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFx Twitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeX Facebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRP LinkedIn -...
Oct 22, 2020•32 min
We have been talking a lot about how to get a bigger seat at the table. We may be going at this the wrong. We need to ask ourselves, how do we prove our worth. We must do this by actions and commitment to the profession. EM Weekly Website - https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EM_Weekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emweekly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/17905473/admin/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-wAle11GsM_0r1XggqCqw Sis...
Oct 15, 2020•46 min
This week we are talking to Desiree about her book that explores 3 steps for optimal decision-making, Future Survivor is intended to help the reader, discover ways to creatively and successfully solve challenges during emergencies. Desiree (Desi) Matel-Anderson Web - https://www.futuresurvivor.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FITreadytogo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/desiree.matelanderson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-matel-anderson-4141617a/ YouTube - https://www.youtu...
Oct 08, 2020•33 min
This week we are talking to the FEMA Region III Administrator. As Regional Administrator, she is responsible for coordinating FEMA emergency preparedness, mitigation, and disaster response and recovery activities in the District of Columbia and the states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Links MaryAnn Tierney Web - https://www.fema.gov/about/organization/region-3 Twitter - https://twitter.com/FEMAregion3 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FEMA LinkedIn - https://...
Oct 01, 2020•31 min
The Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) in Vancouver, Washington is challenging everyone to get more prepared by doing one simple task each day in September. Every day this month, a new challenge is issued to complete a five-minute preparedness action. This year’s challenge focuses on actions that encourage preparedness within your whole community and neighborhood. Through partnerships with local organizations, CRESA has crafted a fun and interactive activities that open up the prep...
Sep 24, 2020•28 min
iTEMA is an emerging national Tribal association created for Indian Country, by Indian Country. The mission of iTEMA is to promote a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all hazards that impact our Tribal communities. iTEMA supports education, training, and preparedness activities in a manner that promotes cooperation and equality for the whole community and works to develop partnerships with Tribal, Federal, s...
Sep 17, 2020•37 min
Corporate risk and safety as workers, guests and clients expect, physical security, emergency preparedness, supply chain management, and more. Emergency management is evolving, and in order for organizations to ensure they are detecting and mitigating against risks appropriately, they must identify blind spots and take a unified approach to addressing those gaps. Links Michael H. Gladstone Website – https://www.wework.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/MGladdy Facebook – https://www.facebook.com...
Sep 10, 2020•38 min
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? Links Jeff Schlegelmilch Website – https://cup.columbia.edu/book/rethinking-readiness/9780231190411 Twitter – https://twitter.com/jeffschlegel LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/17905473/admin/ FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/ncdpcu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ncdpcu EM Weekly Website – https://sitchrad...
Sep 03, 2020•37 min
September is National Preparedness Month, On the EM Weekly Show, we are discussing community organizations and why they are important to the national conversation on moving from a response centric mindset to a preparedness and community resilience mindset.
Aug 28, 2020•33 min
