EM Weekly Podcast

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/OMDO...

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 Sist...

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 -...

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 -...

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 c...

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 -...

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 Studen...

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...

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/3...

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 Wardr...

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...

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 -...

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.linkedi...

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...

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 Tw...

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 partnership...

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 cooper...

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...

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.fa...

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.

This week we have IAEM Vice President Candidate Brian Scroggins on the show to discuss why he wants to be the 2nd VP for IAEM. Brian is the 2015 Finalist - Governor's Point of Light Award for work with the unemployed. 2018 IAEM "National Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year" in the United States. Contact Tracing Our Path to Normal Webinar When: Aug 27, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Cana...

Barb Payne talks about how continuity starts at home. Barb started her emergency management training at Portland State University (PSU), where she drafted a Campus Resiliency Plan for The Big One and represented PSU's College of Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA) at the FEMA Higher Education Symposium in June of 2017. She received Special Recognition and 1st Runner's Up for her poster highlighting CU...

This week we are talking to Brandi Hunter of Aspiring Emergency Managers Online (AEMO), a new and upcoming emergency management community that is dedicated to aspiring emergency managers, supported by professional emergency managers. Links Brandi Hunter LinkedIn (organization)- https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13876872/ LinkedIn (Personal)- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-hunter83/ EM Weekly Web...

This week we are joined by Dr. Chanel Fischetti as we discuss how the medical community is approaching COVID, the possible timelines for treatment and what are the next steps in this battle against COVID-19 Dr. Chanel Fischetti Website - https://centaurlabs.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/centaur-labs/ email-chanel@centaurlabs.com EM Weekly Website - https://sitchradio.com/our-sho...

Emergency Management Ethics Special Interest Group (SIG) organized through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Higher Education Program and the Emergency Management in Higher Education Symposium. Links 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/co...