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 ful...
Sep 05, 2018•17 min
In 2015, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio declared July “Disability Pride Month” in NYC in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the latest episode of “Prep Talk”, hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi chat with a team from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) about the work the City is doing to make New York City more accessible. MOPD’s Commissioner Victor Calise, Walei Sabry, digital accessibility coordinator, and Jonathan Novick, outreach manager, ...
Jul 16, 2018•27 min
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...
Jul 10, 2018•11 min
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
Jun 15, 2018•15 min
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 t...
Jun 12, 2018•13 min
When emergencies occur, businesses without a plan are more likely to suffer losses. In many cases, businesses never recover. In the latest “Prep Talk” episode, the New York City Emergency Management Department and the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) unlock the keys to building businesses that are more resilient. Listen as guests discuss the importance of preparedness and outline the resources available to build thriving businesses. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk10
May 02, 2018•34 min
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 ...
Apr 17, 2018•39 min
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
Apr 09, 2018•36 min
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 (S...
Mar 08, 2018•54 min
It’s not too late to get your flu shot. That’s the message Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Disease Control at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, has for New Yorkers. Dr. Daskalakis is the feature guest on the latest episode of “Prep Talk”, the NYC Emergency Management Department’s podcast series. Listen as Dr. Daskalakis discusses the efficacy of the flu vaccine and debunks some of the myths about this season’s flu virus. Find out who’s mos...
Feb 02, 2018•23 min
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 ale...
Jan 29, 2018•17 min
Oh no, say it ain’t snow! In the latest “Prep Talk” episode, hosts Omar Bourne and Allison Pennisi sit down with Chief Edward Grayson, Director of the Bureau of Cleaning and Collection at the City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY), to discuss snow removal in the city. Chief Grayson walks listeners through how DSNY prepares the city for a snow event, and provides a behind-the-scenes look into the plans and procedures that take place before the first snowflake. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc...
Jan 03, 2018•17 min
In this episode, Prep Talk sits down with NYC Emergency Management Press Secretary Nancy Silvestri and comedian Mark Benjamin, who introduce a new winter weather public service announcement, and also discuss the importance of keeping New Yorkers informed about how to be ready for emergencies this winter season. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk3
Dec 20, 2017•12 min
"Prep Talk" looks back at the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season with Gary Conte, Warning and Coordinating Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, and Henry Jackson, NYC Emergency Management's Deputy Commissioner for Technology & Strategic Resources. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk2
Dec 18, 2017•23 min
Episode 1 of "Prep Talk," the emergency management podcast brought to you by the New York City Emergency Management Department. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk1
Oct 24, 2017•18 min
