The Emergency Management Network Podcast

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the extensive and debilitating winter storm that is currently affecting much of the central and eastern United States, resulting in severe weather conditions characterized by heavy snowfall, dangerous ice, and frigid temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings spanning from the mid-south to New England, cautioning against...

The primary focus of today’s discourse centers upon the perilous and severe cold conditions that are currently afflicting substantial portions of the Midwest and Northern Plains, with warnings issued by the National Weather Service indicating wind chills plummeting to a staggering -25 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. As we delve into the implications of this arctic front, we will explore the expansion o...

A substantial winter storm is poised to impact a wide swath of the United States this weekend, with significant weather disturbances anticipated from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic regions. Various states, including Texas, New Mexico, Missouri, and Ohio, are currently under winter storm watches, as forecasters predict the potential for heavy snowfall and damaging ice. The...

The principal focus of today’s discussion centers upon the imminent arrival of Arctic air in the Northern Plains, which necessitates the issuance of winter weather advisories and extreme cold watches. We elucidate the implications of a significant winter storm anticipated to develop this Friday, affecting regions from the Southern Rockies to the mid-south, with forewarnings of perilous wind chills...

The foremost concern addressed in this briefing pertains to the significant lake effect snow impacting regions downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario, where winter storm warnings are currently in effect. The National Weather Service has indicated that snowfall rates may reach an alarming 2 to 3 inches per hour, accompanied by hazardous blowing and drifting snow, culminating in near whiteout conditions...

Today’s central theme revolves around the significant winter weather conditions that are anticipated to impact various regions, particularly the Great Lakes and Interior Northeast. The Weather Prediction Center has identified a high likelihood of severe snow accumulation, with multiple winter storm and blizzard warnings currently in effect across several states. In particular, Alaska continues to...

Today, we elucidate the prevailing weather conditions across the United States, with particular emphasis on the inclement circumstances in Alaska, where blizzard warnings have been issued for the Bering Strait Coast, St. Lawrence Island, and Shishmaref, effective from this afternoon through Saturday. This episode meticulously details the winter storm warnings and advisories that have expanded thro...

Today, I provide a comprehensive overview of significant meteorological phenomena affecting various regions. The episode elucidates the incursion of Arctic air, which is precipitating lake effect snow across the Great Lakes, accompanied by dangerously low wind chills that may plummet to single digits or below zero in certain locales. We also note the absence of severe thunderstorms as the Storm Pr...

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of current weather conditions and natural events affecting various regions of the United States. The salient point of discussion centers on the notable warmth in the western states juxtaposed with a winter storm impacting the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Additionally, the episode addresses ongoing freezing spray hazards in the Bering Sea and...

Show Notes Based on the article: Leaders Don’t Fix People. Leaders Fix the Environment In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, we explore a simple idea that carries profound implications for leadership in emergency management and beyond: Leaders don’t fix people. Leaders fix the environment. Inspired by the work and insights of L. David Marquet, this conversation challenges th...

The salient point of this morning’s briefing is the significant winter weather and river flooding affecting various regions across the United States. As we delve into the current meteorological conditions, we note that the National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow in interior Maine, while the Skokomish River in Washington faces a flood warning due to moderate flooding. It is impe...

The principal focus of this morning’s briefing is the severe weather conditions impacting various regions across the United States, including blizzard warnings in Alaska and flood watches in Alabama and Mississippi. I commence by outlining the alarming forecasts, which predict whiteout conditions and gusts of wind reaching up to 65 miles per hour in parts of Alaska, while Western New York is braci...

The primary focus of today’s briefing is the impending G1 geomagnetic storm watch issued by NOAA, which may grant observers in the northern United States the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. As we delve into the meteorological landscape, we will address the winter hazards currently affecting the central Rockies and southern High Plains, with specific attention to a winter storm warning...

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the severe winter weather conditions affecting various regions across the United States, particularly highlighting heavy mountain snow in the Washington and Oregon Cascades and blizzard warnings in Alaska’s Pribilof Islands. As articulated, winter storm warnings are in effect, predicting snowfall accumulation of one to two feet at pass level. Additional...

This podcast episode elucidates the significant meteorological events currently affecting various regions of the United States, with particular emphasis on the hazardous winter conditions prevailing in the Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. The discussion highlights the imminent heavy snowfall, with accumulations reaching up to several feet in the Cascades and northern Blues, thereby necessi...

Episode Title The Silent Failure Mode: When Nothing Happens Episode Description In emergency management, success is often defined by what doesn’t happen. No disasters. No major incidents. No headlines. And for a while, that quiet feels like validation. But over time, silence can become dangerous. In this episode, we explore the silent failure mode —the slow erosion of preparedness that occurs duri...

The principal focus of this morning’s briefing is the severe weather conditions currently affecting the western United States, particularly driven by a potent Pacific storm. This meteorological phenomenon is resulting in significant rainfall at lower elevations and heavy snowfall in mountainous regions, thereby posing serious travel hazards across various states. The National Weather Service has i...

Coastal flooding risks on the West Coast demand immediate attention as we navigate through the atmospheric conditions affecting various regions. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for the San Francisco Bay, effective from 7 AM today until 2 PM Saturday, emphasizing the potential for significant tidal overflow and low-lying road closures. Additionally, a winter storm wa...

A Message to Our EMN Community — 2026 As we step into 2026, I want to pause and say thank you. Emergency management rarely affords us clean endings or fresh starts. Crises overlap, risks compound, and the work continues whether the calendar turns or not. Still, this moment matters. It’s a chance to reflect on what we’ve learned, recalibrate where we’re headed, and recommit to the craft and calling...

The episode delineates the significant meteorological events as the year 2025 concludes, highlighting the formidable winter conditions that are currently prevailing across various regions. A state of emergency has been expanded statewide in New York, primarily due to the incessant lake effect snow bands and accompanying winter storm warnings. Furthermore, the episode elucidates the nationwide secu...

Today, we delve into the pressing meteorological phenomena affecting various regions across the United States. Our primary focus centers on the continuation of lake effect snow, particularly in the vicinity of lakes Erie and Ontario, as lingering heavy bands persist through midweek. As gale conditions prevail over Lake Erie, with winds reaching 30 to 35 knots and wave heights of 8 to 13 feet, we u...

🎙️ The Emergency Management Network Podcast — The Year in Review with Todd T. DeVoe & Dan Scott Episode Description Every year tells a story. Some years change the plot. In this special Year in Review episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd T. DeVoe and Dan Scott return for their annual reflection—an unscripted, practitioner-driven conversation about what the past year revealed a...

A powerful winter storm is currently impacting the upper Midwest and Great Lakes, resulting in blizzard conditions that pose significant hazards to travel and safety. As we delve into this episode, we will explore the ongoing weather events, including whiteouts and scattered power outages affecting regions from Northern Michigan to parts of Minnesota. Additionally, we will discuss the gale force w...

The primary focus of today’s discussion centers on the severe weather conditions affecting the Inland Northwest and the Pacific Northwest, characterized by strong winds capable of causing significant damage. We elucidate the National Weather Service’s warnings regarding gusts that may lead to the downing of trees and power lines, thereby creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly for high-...

The primary focus of today’s brief centers on the significant impacts of a powerful Pacific storm train, which is anticipated to bring excessive rainfall and heavy snow across various regions, particularly California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. We begin by addressing the heightened risk of flooding in California, where coastal downpours are likely to raise river levels and exacerbate trave...