The Emergency Management Network Podcast

The Emergency Management Network Podcast The Books That Belong on Your Bookshelf Hosts: Todd T. DeVoe and Dan Scott Format: Conversational, reflective, practitioner-focused Episode Theme: The books that shape how emergency managers think , not just how they check boxes Episode Description Emergency management isn’t mastered through binders alone. It’s shaped by the ideas we return to when plans fa...

The episode articulates the significant impact of a potent Pacific storm train, which continues to target the western region of the United States, particularly California and Washington. We delve into the widespread flood watches issued by the National Weather Service, affecting vast areas along the California coast and valleys, alongside heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which complicates moun...

A powerful coast-to-coast storm continues to traverse the eastern United States, bringing with it a myriad of severe weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and river flood warnings for western Washington and northwest Oregon, while high winds affect the Northern Rockies and High Plains. As we delve into the specifics of this storm’s impact, we will also discuss t...

The primary focus of today’s discussion centers on the severe weather conditions currently impacting the Pacific Northwest and surrounding regions. A high-impact Pacific storm is delivering substantial rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall across various areas, raising significant concerns about flooding and hazardous travel conditions. As we navigate through the complexities of this weather event,...

The salient point of our discussion today centers on the impending severe weather conditions forecasted to affect multiple regions, particularly as a formidable Pacific storm approaches from the Northwest. This meteorological event is anticipated to bring damaging winds, mountain snow, and localized blizzard conditions across the Northern Rockies and Plains. Furthermore, we delve into the ongoing...

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the significant weather events currently affecting various regions, with a particular emphasis on the hazardous conditions prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for the Washington Cascades, predicting an accumulation of snow ranging from 10 to 36 inches, accompanied by ridge gusts...

Show Notes Emergency management often explains breakdowns through the lens of surprise, yet many of the hazards shaping our communities were visible long before impact. Todd and Dan unpack the difference between Black Swan events, which are genuinely rare and difficult to predict, and Gray Rhinos, which are highly probable, high-impact threats that are acknowledged but repeatedly deferred. The dis...

The primary focus of today’s discussion centers upon the ongoing adverse weather conditions impacting various regions across the United States. As articulated, the National Weather Service has issued numerous warnings and advisories, particularly in the east and Great Lakes, where lake effect snow and severe cold conditions persist. Furthermore, we delve into the flood warnings affecting the Skagi...

The ongoing extreme atmospheric river has rendered Western Washington and northwestern Oregon in a state of emergency response. Despite a temporary easing of rainfall, the ramifications of major to catastrophic river flooding persist, with additional atmospheric rivers anticipated in the forthcoming week. FEMA’s operations continue to address evacuations, shelter provisions, and transportation dis...

The current episode elucidates the dire situation unfolding in the Pacific Northwest, where a potent atmospheric river has instigated severe flooding, prompting the governor of Washington to declare a statewide emergency. As multiple rivers reach or exceed flood stage, the National Guard has been activated to assist in the response efforts. We explore the rapid rise of levee concerns, particularly...

A potent Pacific atmospheric river is currently inundating Washington and Oregon, resulting in significant urban and river flooding. The episode elucidates the ongoing flood warnings affecting several rivers in these regions, while simultaneously addressing a rapidly advancing winter storm traversing the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. This storm is anticipated to produce bursts of snow, pockets of...

The episode elucidates the current atmospheric conditions affecting various regions of the United States, particularly highlighting the ongoing Pacific atmospheric river that is inundating Washington and Oregon. The National Weather Service has issued multiple flood warnings, including a flood watch for the Seattle Metro area, which is expected to persist through Friday. Concurrently, a winter sto...

Show Notes: Antifragile Emergency Managers Episode Summary In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast , we explore what it truly means to be an antifragile emergency manager —a practitioner who doesn’t just withstand disruption, but grows stronger because of it. Drawing on Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s concept of antifragility, the conversation moves beyond resilience and robustness to...

The primary focus of today’s discourse revolves around the significant meteorological phenomena currently impacting the Pacific Northwest and broader regions, particularly the atmospheric river event poised to unleash excessive rainfall and potential flooding through the evening. I shall elucidate the ongoing weather developments, including the implications of a powerful Pacific storm that is inte...

The discourse presented in this podcast episode encompasses a myriad of critical weather updates, reflecting a proactive approach to disseminating pertinent information regarding severe winter conditions. As winter storms loom over the Rockies and northern territories, the audience is apprised of the imminent dangers posed by heavy snow and blizzard conditions, particularly in Alaska and Colorado....

The salient point of today’s discourse revolves around the imminent weather developments across the United States, particularly emphasizing the marginal risk of excessive rainfall along the central Gulf coast and the anticipated atmospheric river affecting the Pacific Northwest. I elucidate the potential for localized flash flooding in coastal regions due to persistent showers. Concurrently, I pro...

The focal point of our discourse today revolves around the prevailing winter storm warnings and weather advisories that are significantly impacting various regions, particularly Alaska and parts of California. We delve into the details of these warnings, highlighting the hazardous conditions predicted in the Yukon, Kuskokwim region, and along the coastal areas. The National Weather Service has iss...

Show Notes: Disaster as a Mirror Episode Summary: In this episode of the Emergency Management Network , hosts Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott explore one of the most revealing truths in our field: disasters don’t introduce new problems—they expose the ones already there. A hurricane, a wildfire, a blackout, a pandemic: each becomes a mirror reflecting the strengths, weaknesses, inequities, and blind spot...

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the comprehensive analysis of the winter weather conditions affecting various regions of the United States on December 2, 2025. I elucidate the impact of a significant winter storm that has engendered widespread warnings and advisories across the northern Mid Atlantic and interior Northeast. Furthermore, I address the adverse weather phenomena occurring...

Today, we provide a comprehensive overview of the inclement weather patterns emerging across the United States as we enter the first week of winter. A significant winter storm is anticipated to impact the Northeast, with winter storm watches already in effect for various regions, signaling the likelihood of hazardous travel conditions. Concurrently, we observe a developing coastal system that is e...

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the severe winter weather conditions affecting the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, which are anticipated to create hazardous travel scenarios during the holiday period. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings, particularly for parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with expectations of dangerous travel due to white...

This podcast episode provides critical weather updates, emphasizing the imminent winter storm warnings and advisories affecting regions from the eastern Dakotas to northern Wisconsin. We elucidate the potential for heavy snowfall accompanied by gusty winds, which is expected to persist through the night and into Wednesday. Furthermore, we address the severe weather risks in southeast Mississippi a...

Show Notes: The Ethics of Triage Episode Summary: In this episode of the Emergency Management Network, hosts Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott dive into the ethical dimensions of triage decision-making in emergency management. When resources are scarce and lives hang in the balance, how do practitioners decide who receives what—and when? They explore the moral, operational, and community implications of tr...

A formidable storm system is currently manifesting over the Southern Plains, heralding significant meteorological developments. As we delve into the intricacies of today’s weather forecast, we highlight the potential for severe storms, encompassing damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes, particularly affecting regions from eastern Texas to Louisiana and southern Arkansas....

Today, we address the elevated risk profile resulting from a slow-moving western storm that encompasses the desert Southwest and the Southern Plains. Flood watches and warnings have been issued across parts of Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada as persistent rainfall continues to impact these regions. Additionally, southern Utah is experiencing mountain snow, while parts of North T...