EM Weekly Podcast

This week we talk to Kieran Carroll from ZeroEyes an AI weapon identification system that can help locate threats before they become violent. Join us as we explore how AI can help save lives. ZeroEys Website - https://zeroeyes.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZeroEyesAI Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ZeroEyesAI/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierancarrollstrategybusinessdevelopment...

This week we are talking to Dr. Kelly Garrett Director at Emergency Management Professional Program, about how EMI is moving forward during and after the COVID-19 crisis. We are also discussing upcoming programs and the direction of the institution. Kelly Garrett Website- https://training.fema.gov/emi.aspx Twitter- https://twitter.com/FEMA_EMI Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FEMAEMI LinkedIn- h...

We are hearing a lot about Smart Cities these days. 5G, ML, AL, driverless cars, drones, smart communications and more. What is the role of emergency management and how can we parley these technologies to save lives? Links Rodrigo Nieto Gómezweb- https://rodrigonietogomez.wixsite.com/rodrigo Twitter- https://twitter.com/rodrigonieto Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigonietogomez/ Facebook...

This week we are discussing what the impact of COVID-19 will have on responding to disasters. It is not going to be business as usual. What will shelter operations look like? Do we operate out of an EOC or a virtual Command Post? Links EM Weekly Website – https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/EM_Weekly Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/emweekly LinkedIn – http...

This week we are discussing how we communicate during a crisis. How does our messaging impact the results? So we have seen a change from the terms on evacuation, how we talk about COVID, and how we promote emergency preparedness messages and programs. Guest Info Buddy RiceFire Marshal/Emergency ManagerCity of Deer Park Texasbrice@deerparktx.orgWest Fertilizer Company Explosion web- https://en.wiki...

This week are discussing the possible impact of defunding law enforcement across the United States. If cities start to cut budgets to their police departments, could this impact the emergency management that is attached to these agencies? Join Dan Scott (host of EM Student) and Todd as they explore this pressing issue. Links EM Weekly web- https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekly/ Twitter- https...

This week we are taking about the death of Dave McIntyre who passed away Monday night. Dr. McIntyre was the Founding Director of the Homeland Security Graduate Certificate Program at the Bush School, and was integral to the development of the Homeland Security track. Dave McIntyre has been writing, teaching, and presenting on National Security and Homeland Security issues for more than 30 years. H...

This Week we are talking about what is the role of emergency management before, during and after the protests and the subsequent civil unrest? Today emergency managers have been part of training and exercises for planned and unplanned protests. As the current protests of George Floyd continue, how will this impact Emergency Management? Links EM Weekly web- https://sitchradio.com/our-shows/em-weekl...

This week we are taking to Dave Peaton about hurricane preparedness and more. In parts of the nation we know that every year we are going to get hit with disasters, the west has fires, the east has storms. Is your jurisdiction communicating with your residents? Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-peaton-63833166/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcdem Website: http://levydisaster.c...

This week we are replaying the webinar with Rodrigo Gomez, Kyle McPhee, and Jeff Schlegelmilch as we discuss what the Recovery after COVID-19 may look like. This is a little longer than most of our interviews, however, the discussion was good and the questions from the participants were outstanding. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emweekly...

This week we are talking with Danielle Holly of common impact. Common impact is a nonprofit that works to build and strengthen communities. Danielle and I talk about the idea of virtual volunteering and how they have an impact on the current crisis that we're dealing with. Volunteering during the time of uncertainty is critical to the idea of community. We see that when people volunteer, they feel...

This week on the EM Weekly Show we are talking to the Gary Sinise foundation about the work they have done with veterans over the past years. You know, things like the Lieutenant Dan Band coming out to play at the USO and, and other events like sending children of veterans who have lost their lives to Disneyland. These are Really great programs, but did you know, they also help out first responder...

This week we are talking to Randy Collins the CEO of the All Hazards Incident Management Team Association (AHIMTA) about using IMTs in the EOC and more. We know that this may drive some ICS purists crazy so lets talk about this. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/all-hazards-incident-management-team-association-ba566baa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHIMTAssociation Twitter: https:/...

This week on the EM Weekly Show, we are talking to Dr. Gleb Tsipursky about decision making during a Crisis. Dr. Tsipursky is the author of Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Made the Best Decisions and Avoided Business Disasters. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGlebTsipursky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_tsipursk...

This week we are discussing how using technology is keeping emergency management working during the COVID-19 response. From virtual EOCs to Telemedicine, Chris Tarantino has helped shape how we work in today's modern world. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertarantino/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/epimetra Website: http://www.epicentermediatraining.com/ Email: ctarantino@epimet...

This week we are talking about hospital response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles Lane is out guest who has worked in hospital emergency management and has written pandemic response plans and exercises for the Center for Domestic Preparedness. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleseverettlane/?msgConversationId=6552371569182801920&msgOverlay=true Email: lanec84@gmail.com Advertisers...

This week we are talking to Kim Colegrove from Pause First and the author of the Mindfulness for Warriors. Kim has an impactful story and a mission to end suicide in the public safety and military ranks. This includes RNs, doctors, social workers, respiratory therapists, and allied services hospitals. It's a deep conversation and today with the COVID 19 response, we're all under a lot of stress. T...

This week we are talking about businesses that are answering the challenge of the COVID-19 response. Our guest is Robin Christenson one of the owners of the Blinking Owl Distillery in Santa Ana California. Robin’s team has transformed from making craft spirits to hand sanitizer to support the need in the hospital and first responder community. They will also produce some for the general public soo...

This is a special Episode to discuss COVID-19 Novel-Coronavirus update from Jerry Quinn from Gerard Quinn and Associates. We will be discussing FEMAs expanded role, the California Response and what is the Stay Safe Order. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-quinn-290a5311/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/disasterbadger Email: jerryquinn@gjquinnassociates.com Advertisers Titan HST https:...

This week we are talking to the CEO of Spin Global Joel Thomas about the economy and emergency management. Joel’s piece on LinkedIn on the Black Restart of the economy. The economic impacts of disasters is one of the areas that we have to think about as we plan for disasters and crisis. Guest Bio Joel is a mission-driven consultant and serial entrepreneur focused on emergency & disaster risk manag...

This week we are talking to Dr. Howard Kunreuther about his book the Ostrich Paradox Why we underprepared for disasters. Right now, as we deal with the Coronavirus and witness people making strange choices, Dr. Kunreuther gives us some insight into the issues facing why people don’t prepare. Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wharton/status/842937356940447745 Website: https://wsp.wharton.upenn.edu...

This week we are talking to Amber Rushton about leading teams during crisis and disasters. It is our pleasure to have Amber on as a guest. She is a dynamic speaker and thinker in the space of emergency management. Soon we will be talking about her in the same breath as Simon Sinek. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-rushton-cemc-ep-abcp-capm-9636ab40/ Twitter: https://www.linkedin.c...

This week we are talking to Joe Hillis about the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center and what they can do for emergency managers before, during, and after a disaster. Joe’s team is doing great things in the field and you should keep their number in your back pocket! Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/information-technology-disaster-resource-center/ Twitter: https://twitte...

This week we are talking to Andrew Friend who is the Director of Disaster Management for the Kingdome of Saudi Araba. Andrew is developing the Kingdoms version of FEMA. If you are looking for to break into international emergency management this is the show for you. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adfriend/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewDFriend Email: andrewfriendcem@gmail.com EM...

This week we are talking to Donald Vandergriff the author or Command and Control about how to use control tactics in emergency management. We delve into the concepts of commanders intent, supporting the mission, and allowing the troops to do what you asked them to do. Guest Bio Donald E. Vandergriff is considered an expert on Mission Command, Maneuver Warfare and Leader Development using the lates...