EM Weekly Podcast

We're crossing over into the cyber world and joining the Pwned Podcast to talk about the cyber threats emergency management and public safety agencies face. Cybersecurity is more important than ever and we need to get way better at protecting the systems we use. Check out the Pwned Podcast: www.nuharborsecurity.com/subscribe-to-Pwned/ With our reliance on technology for everything from communicati...

This week, I will be discussing the skill sets that I believe are necessary to become a next-generation emergency manager. These skills range from being thrifty with money to learning how to map using drones, to effectively communicating with strangers and building lasting relationships. These are the skills that have not only helped me throughout my career but have also proven to be valuable duri...

Welcome to this special crossover episode of EM Weekly and Preparedness Works, where we explore the topic of building a mindset of preparedness. In this episode, I sit down with Nat Sellers, also known as the Preparedness Guy, to discuss our approaches to preparedness and the challenges of convincing others to take it seriously. We delve into the importance of mental preparedness, how to develop a...

Every community has events, from local farmer's markets to music festivals hosting hundreds of thousands of people, there should be an emergency plan and people ready to help in a crisis. One of those people is Doug Bruce. Doug has supported some of the largest events on the planet and that's why we're chatting with him. The fundamentals are the same, good planning, great networking, and being rea...

When it comes to confronting challenges, it's rare that they get any easier with time. One of the biggest challenges for emergency managers is tackling the massive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) gaps that have festered in emergency management for decades. These failures affect how we plan, respond, and recover from disasters. The lack of DEI in our agencies and organizations also holds bac...

I'm going to start 2023 by trying to break apart a paradigm, emergency managers shall not respond to a scene. This rule exists in emergency management for reasons unknown however, we are not tethered to a desk. There, I said it. Stand up, stretch your legs, and walk out the nearest door. Boom, step one is done. Now go do stuff. I also talk about how small shops can grow and all emergency managers...

We're back and we're looking forward to 2023! It's been a bit thanks to good things like holidays and bad things like the flu and a major winter storm but that was last year (seems so long ago) and it's time to look forward! It's been tough over the last few years to set myself up to move forward when there's been so much uncertainty in the world but it's important and this year I'm going to do it...

It's been a couple of weeks since our last episode and it's because of good things. First was Thanksgiving, which I hope everyone enjoyed and shoutout to all those who had to work and keep watch while so many were off. We appreciate you! The second week was because we were at our second Dynamic Populations training event in Orlando, FL. This was a challenging event to pull off, complicated by some...

John has returned from his first IAEM...has he turned a page? Will he go back? What did he like and what could be improved? For all that and more, tune into this week's episode! Help our podcast by visiting our sponsors! Dynamic Populations is back! Join us from Dec 1 through Nov 28 in Orlando for the most advanced EM training you can find. Save money by using "EMWEEKLY" at check out. Visit: https...

Are you going to IAEM's Annual Conference in Savannah? Well if this is your first time, check out our live episode where John (who's attending the the first time) and I (I am not going this time but have been 5 times so far!) discuss what to expect and how to plan out your time. Also, if you can find John, he's got challenge coins! Help our podcast by visiting our sponsors! Dynamic Populations is...

It's the question that I am asked daily, how do I get into emergency management. Well, I try to answer it by sharing my path and the lessons that I learned along the way. The good news, there are faster ways than I went! The bad news is that a lot of jobs want 10 years of experience and a master's degree just to get in the door. I also discuss how to start an EM program if one doesn't already exis...

Today I am joined by Eric Kant to discuss the future of emergency management and public safety. We're talking AI, digital twins, virtual reality, blockchain, and all sorts of other technologies. We challenge the status quo and introduce things that emergency managers can introduce today to make their jobs easier and do more with data. We also talk about Hurricane Ian and how to use technology such...

The whole gang's here! Matt Green officially co-hosts his first episode of EM Weekly! We talk about Hurricane Ian and what we would be considering as emergency managers as it heads towards the US. We chat about a cyber attack that recently shut down the Suffolk County government and how Matt couldn't get his marriage license. We also chat about Matt's time responding to Puerto Rico after Hurricane...

EM Weekly is back! John Scardena (CEO Doberman Emergency Management and host of Disaster Tough Podcast) joins new host, Zack, to talk about what the show is going to be, who it's for, and why everyone in EM should listen. Full episodes start next week! Like, share, and leave us comments about what you want us to talk about! Do you have a new tool that makes your life easier? Have you found the nex...

The EM Weekly podcast is saying goodbye to Todd De Voe on Feb 24th. In this final episode with Todd, he will, 'pass the mic,' to John Scardena, the host of the Disaster Tough Podcast. John is a fantastic host who will continue interviewing leaders in emergency and disaster management each week on his show. EM Weekly will continue to live on- the content and interviews that have helped so many emer...

StormGeo’s team of experts focuses on meeting those challenges before they arrive. Their weather intelligence and advanced analytics empower their clients to make informed decisions when they need it most. They believe the most important decisions should be made based on leading-edge advanced analytics with the most reliable data. StormGeo’s mission is to be a trusted resource their clients can tu...

Over the last few years, the world has seen an increase in the number of wildland fires (bush fires in Australia) and the intensity of the fires. This week, we talk to two leading experts in using drones and other technology to help fight fires. Two organizations, the Advanced Mobility Collective (“The Collective”) and Colorado’s Center of Excellence Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (“COE”)...

Elected officials need to understand their role in emergencies, their authority, and their responsibilities. In addition, they need to understand, the role of emergency management officials and the role of the EM before, during, and after a disaster. Elected Officials need to practice with emergency management officials before a disaster occurs. So how do we bring elected officials into the emerge...

So you put in your 30 years, it is time to hang up the boots and put away the uniform. What Next? I have advised some of the people that I am mentoring to have a plan for their future after public service, or even your next steps after your time in the private sector. As emergency managers, we need to lean forward to take care of ourselves. Links Todd De Voe Website - https://toddtdevoe.com/ Websi...

The Caribbean region is confronted with an increasing number of devastating storms and extreme weather events, as evidenced by the increasing length of the Atlantic hurricane season during which these storms can form, as well as their severity. These events require advanced government and institutional capacities to adequately prepare for an immediate response in their aftermath. Links Trevor John...

Aviation Emergency Management is not just a subcategory of the profession of emergency management, it is truly a discipline of its own. As we sit down with Dr. Jesse Spearo Senior Emergency Management Program Specialist, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, we take a deep dive into what it is like running an Emergency Management Department at one of the nation’s top airports. Links Dr....

On January 6, 2021, the United States Capital was marched on by protesters that eventually overtook the building. A year later, EM Weekly sat down with the team on duty in the Washington DC EOC. We take a deep dive into what it is like to manage an event that the entire world is watching. Links Christopher Rodriquez Web - https://hsema.dc.gov/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/dcfireems Facebook -http...

You may have heard the old saying that making assumptions (or to assume) makes an ass out of u and me…well to assume goes deeper into making bad decisions and even worse execution. Assumptions are risky and can often be detrimental, particularly during high-stress times and crises. This week we will explore how and why you must stop making assumptions in your role as a leader. The Business Continu...

This year we are taking a look at the year that was and the predictions of the year to come. It has been a crazy 2021 and we may be looking at an eventful 2022. It is an election year, COVID is still a thing, Wildland Fires maybe even bigger (more fule), and what else can go wrong? May our predictions be wrong, or right depending on what our inner Nostradamus says! Happy New Year everyone! Links T...

The National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System), established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1989, is a framework for organizing federal, state, and local partner emergency response teams as integrated federal disaster response task forces. The System’s 28 US&R task forces can be deployed by FEMA to a disaster area to provide assistance in s...