The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Our nation’s postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Join us as we explore the role of emergency management at New York University with NYU’s Ann-Marie McLaughlin, Director of Emergency Management.Web - https://www.nyu.edu/LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-mclaughlin-cem-cbcp-cbci-mep-cpp-68a1976/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Thank You All For One Year It is incredible how time flies. When I sold my other venture in June of 2021, It was to expand the network and community we grew. The opportunity to do so would only happen after shedding the old and starting fresh. I was not 100% on how it would look. I was introduced to Substack because of a podcast and thought, why not give it a try? I created our first newsletter in December of 2021 and have yet to look back. So: happy anniversary, especially to those of you who have been here from the start. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Managing mass casualty or disaster incidents is challenging for any person or organization. Therefore, this paper identifies and describes common challenges to managing such situations, using case and lessons learned reports. It focuses on the sudden onset, man-made, or technologically caused mass casualty or disaster situations. Today we are talking with Vincent Aarts who began his emergency response and management career in 2001 as a wildland firefighter. Vincent left local emergency management for his current position as lead planner and systems integrator with the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) – part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The OREM serves as the Emergency Support Function 6 – Mass Care lead agency for the state of Oregon.LinksTodd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Dan and Todd are live on the floor of the IAEM Conference and EMEX 2022 in Savannah Georgia. See you all next year in Long Beach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Eric is a product of higher ed. He has been working in the industry for 10 years, four of which were focused on business continuity. He has worked at Fresno Pacific University where he practiced business continuity and Fresno City College where he teaches online business courses. Eric holds a masters degree in Business Leadership and is the proud father of four boys. Highly motivated, dependable business professional with a successful record of working exceptionally well in teams and independently. Strong work ethic and integrity. Exemplary customer service and sales skills. Ability to identify and effectively resolve problems. Driven to establish and achieve business objectives.At Kuali, we consider these values in every decision we make, every employee we hire, and every interaction we have with you, our clients.Eric Self & Kuali:https://www.kuali.co/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-self-91777813/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Know when to have a meeting One of the things that we are known for in Emergency Management is meetings. I believe meetings are overrated. I have to admit that I have been known to call and chair my fair share of meetings. So I am not throwing rocks in a glass house. Part of the reason I am posting this piece is to remind my team and me to keep all of us accountable to each other when it comes to our meetings. When we talk about meetings, I am not talking about the simple one-on-ones or briefings we often conduct. I am talking about meetings that involve several people. These types of meetings tend to be unproductive and time suckers. In general, we call meetings for a variety of reasons. However, Decision-making is not one of them. And Getting feedback on a subject can be done in other, more efficient ways. So let's set some guidelines for meetings. The first guideline is when in doubt, do not call a meeting. Question every meeting you have on your calendar, are you having the meeting just for the sake of it? If the answer to that question is yes, then cancel that meeting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Every year we look at what books our team recommends, the Ten Books that you need to have on your bookshelf, and read them! Now you are entering a room of book nerds and people that have debates and discussions about the authors, the values and lessons learned from each of the books. Some are new, some are classic, and some are unique. Join us for a great conversation, and you may get some holiday gift ideas. LinksTodd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Brian ColburnWeb - https://sitchradio.comReading List - https://sitchradio.com/podcasters-book-club/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you all that stopped by the EMN Booth last week at the IAEM Conference. It was great to talk to all of you and even tape a mini-interview for some. I look forward to next year In Long Beach, California. I know a few of you want to get promoted and take leadership roles in your organization. You will get some great insight with this talk today. Let’s get into it.The Servant Leader Part 3In this part of the series, we are discussing getting promoted within your department or you're hired into a leadership position from the outside. One thing that you have to remember is don't believe your press release. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

What does it mean to lead a high-performance team? Todd sits down with NASCAR team owner Jesse Iwuj about leading a fast passed team where a minor mistake could be the difference between winning and losing.Jesse Iwuji is a US Naval Officer(reserves). First and only actively serving US Naval Officer competing in NASCAR. Co-Owner of NASCAR team Jesse Iwuji Motorsports partnered with HOF Former-NFL player Emmitt Smith. Founded The Red List Group, which is an auto racing event company bringing drag racers together around the US to compete for trophies and cash prizes at track events. The Red List Group also owns and runs JBJE Transportation, a trucking and logistics company based in Southern California. NASCAR Driver Analyst with NBC Sports. Keynote Speaker/Motivational Speaker.LinksTodd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Jesse IwujiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseiwuji/Web: https://www.jesseiwuji.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseiwujiracingTwitter: https://twitter.com/Jesse_IwujiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_iwuji/I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Andrea Adams is a skilled professional who brings business and industry experience to any task she undertakes. She earned a Ph.D., in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, and holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Andrea is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia, California, and Colorado. Adams's 25+ business experiences are in the employment arena, helping employers navigate legal and strategic issues and manage the litigation of employment-related cases. Andrea is a coaching psychologist and has worked as an Executive Coach with a focus on creating and developing ethical leadership in business and for individuals.As an ethicist, Andrea's research interests include professional responsibility and leadership ethics, privacy, and informed consent. As Assistant Professor, she is responsible for developing a career reediness initiative for the Crime, Justice, and Securities program to ensure that graduating students thrive in an employment setting. Andrea is a member of the Ethics Support Group of the Higher Education Program at FEMA's National Education Management Institute. Her research interests include ethics in emergency management and data integrity and informed consent. Andrea is on the Advisory Board of the Red Dot Foundation, in charge of revising its privacy and terms of condition policies for its website and mobile applications.Red Dot Foundation:https://reddotfoundation.org/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Before I get into the meat of the topic, I need to pause and wish all of my fellow veterans a happy veterans day, And I cannot forget my Marine Corps Brothers and Sisters and wish them a very happy birthday. It has been a wonderful 247 years since the founding of the Marine Corps in Philadelphia's Tun Tavern in 1775. Today we are talking about moving followers to leaders. With National Holiday Veterans Day two days away as I write this, I found it fitting to revisit a past interview I conducted with Capt. L. David Marquet from the United States Submarine Force Since I first interviewed David about his book Turn The Ship Around, hundreds of thousands of readers have been inspired by former Navy captain David Marquet's true story. Many have applied his insights to their organizations, creating workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, where followers grow to become leaders, and where happier teams drive dramatically better results.Like many officers, David was a Naval Academy graduate. He took pride in his accomplishments, and as an experienced officer, when selected for the highly competitive position of submarine command, he was thrilled. David was trained to give orders in the traditional Master and Commander leadership model. When he was allowed to be the skipper of a brand nuclear-powered submarine, he took the opportunity to learn everything about it. However, David faced a new wrinkle when he was shifted to the Santa Fe, an underperforming boat that was dead last in the pacific fleet. Facing the high-stress environment of a sub where there's little margin for error, he was determined to reverse the trends he found on the Santa Fe: poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet. Marquet ran into trouble when he unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. He said it was like telling someone driving a 4-speed to the car to shift it into 5th. When he asked why the answer was: "Because you told me to." David realized that while he had been trained for a different submarine, his crew had been trained to do what they were told - a deadly combination.That's when Marquet flipped the leadership model and pushed for leadership at every level. Turn the Ship Around! Reveals how the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging the US Navy's traditional leader-follower approach. Struggling against his instincts to take control, he achieved the vastly more powerful model of giving power to his subordinates and creating leaders.Before long, each member of Marquet's crew became a leader and assumed responsibility for everything he did, from clerical tasks to crucial combat decisions. The team became wholly engaged, contributing their total intellectual capacity every day. Santa Fe set records for performance, morale, and retention. And over the next decade, a highly disproportionate number of the officers of the Santa Fe were selected to become submarine commanders."Organizations should reward risk-takers, even if they fall short once in a while. Let them know that promotions and glory go to innovators and pioneers, not to stand-patters who fear controversy and avoid trying to improve anything."As he recounts, in Turn, the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders the opportunity wasn't without its irony.I took away from this interview how David moved an entire boat from a "can I" to a "May I" mentality. This may not seem like a massive difference to you; however, it is enormous in the traditional Navy and the high-stakes world of the submarine service. Today, young men and women are preparing to fight the next war, and Our military has spent much time and money preparing for tomorrow's battles with antiquated methods. We continue to invest in the latest technologies and systems, but, as we all know, technology is nothing but a facilitator. The people operating the equipment give us the fighting edge, and we have lost our way to helping them grow.And I see the parallel between how emergency management uses decade-old methods to train current and future emergency managers and military training to fight the last battle. There are technologies that we need to embrace by looking at thought leaders like Sean Griffin from Disaster Tech, whose innovations in training and AI are making strides in how we train for the next disaster. However, we also need a pathway for the next generation of emergency management leaders. That is what this series is truly about. Socrates said, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." That is the key to leadership. It understands yourself first, seeking to improve and then using that knowledge to shape the organization.Leaders must free their subordinates to fulfill their talents to the utmost. However, most obstacles that limit people's potential are set in motion by the leader and are rooted in their fears, ego needs, and unproductive habits. A transformatio

Target Hazard Analysis includes a set of tasks to help you get familiar with the project, prepare your data and analyze target hazards. Some tasks include steps that use python scripts in the Target Hazard Analysis toolbox. As you step through each task in the workflow, the scripts will be executed to conduct the analysis.LinksTodd T De VoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Mark GillanTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/BCGENGFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloComputerGraphics/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buffalo-computer-graphics/Website: https://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/DLAN-Todd-DeVoe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Anthony Clifton is the Director DeKalb County (Alabama) Emergency Management Agency. He is a Certified Local Emergency Manager – Alabama Emergency Management Agency, Masters Level Emergency Manger – Alabama Association of Emergency Mangers and Member International Association of Emergency Managers Associate Emergency manager.. He has been a Paramedic for 30 years and was last assigned at Anniston Chemical Demilitarization Facility prior to coming to EMA full time. He graduated with a BS in Public Safety and Health Administration from Athens State University, Athens AL. He is on the EMS Advisory Board for Alabama Department of Public Health. Currently serves as an instructor at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston AL for the Department of Homeland Security, and Emergency Management Institute in Emmetsburg MD for FEMA.Anthony Clifton Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-clifton-8405018/https://www.dchsema.us/contactDaniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Lessons in Followership Make You a Better LeaderI asked Todd Manns of The Blue Cell to speak to a master's class I am teaching, and as the class was in discussion, Todd dropped some wisdom on the students that I even had to write down. It was from leadership to Followership; we need to understand the Task, Purpose and end state of the mission we are on. That got me thinking. We talk a lot about leadership, but what does it mean to be a good follower? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

When planning for major events such as the Super Bowl, New Years’ Eve in New York City, and the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade. Incident Management Teams are the most helpful way to make these happen. Join Todd as he explores how IMTs are used across the county and why you should use them too.Todd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Troy R LutrickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/.../troy-r-lutrick-cem-cpm-nrp.../Website:http://www.medicalsportsgroup.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk Andrea Davis, CEM owner of The Resiliency Initiative. Andrea is a recognized expert in the field of emergency management who has dedicated her career to bridging the silos between public and private sectors to create a united approach when it comes to disaster risk reduction. Ms. Davis has held leadership roles with NGOs (The American Red Cross, Save the Children US), the US Federal Government (FEMA, The Federal Reserve) and for Fortune 500 Companies (Walmart, Disney). With each role, Ms. Davis used her influence to lead global initiatives focused on the importance of making risk informed determinations and engaging all members of the community in the decision-making process. Currently, Ms. Davis is the President and CEO of a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), The Resiliency Initiative (TRI). Ms. Davis founded TRI out of a passion to serve the whole community before, during, and after an emergency. Andrea Davis Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaeileendavis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/theresiliencyinitiative/https://www.theresiliencyinitiative.com/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)https://macem.org/Home.aspxhttps://twitter.com/MACEMatFCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AMACEMatFCC%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c1https://www.linkedin.com/company/macemps/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Whether or not emergency management is considered a profession has been discussed and debated for several years. There are all sorts of implications including recognition as professionals, education versus training, classroom instruction versus on-the-job experience, and respect for the work emergency managers do both when responding to a disaster and when doing other things to preserve life, property, and the environment. In addition to performing the duties of an emergency manager, there are political and policy-making issues requiring the emergency manager’s attention. Dr. Carol Cwiak, Associate Professor of Emergency Management at North Dakota State University has been leading the transformation of emergency management from a job to a profession. Dr. Cwiak has lectured around the world on the importance of the code of ethics and core competencies for emergency management. Links: https://www.ndsu.edu/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-cwiak-20652410/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

When you think about great leaders, who comes to mind?Impactful figures like George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr., or perhaps Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy, might come to mind.But defining what truly marks these historic icons as good leaders proves a bit more challenging. Was it simply their position that made them good leaders, or was it something more?While we’ve all experienced leadership in our lives, we are rarely asked to define “what is a leader.” Answers vary from organizations, individuals, and situations, making leadership qualities even more elusive to pinpoint.What do you think about the next step in your career? This conversation explores the definition and qualities of leadership, how it differs from management, and tips for becoming a better leader.I had the privilege of sitting with Jacki Koci Tamayo, an emerging leader in the emergency management space, and Brian Colburn, a leading podcast producer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

With roughly 100 million viewers each year, The Super Bowl is the most iconic event in American sports. The live broadcast dominates television ratings, and the in-person event brings thousands of visitors to regional hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail businesses, potentially impacting the local economy.Last year, Super Bowl LVI was hosted by the City of Inglewood in Los Angeles County at the new, state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium. There will be several additional activities and attractions in addition to the Big Game, drawing visitors from near and far. But how much planning do you think you'll need to do for one football game?Todd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Jeffery Keith SnoddyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnoddy/Website: https://www.cityofinglewood.org/1651/Office-of-Emergency-Services This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Marcus Haynes is a Firefighter Paramedic working in the fire service for fifteen-plus years. Currently, he is assigned to the Safety and Prevention Section of the Phoenix Fire Department. In this role, Marcus is part of a team that oversees health, safety, and prevention strategies for the department's 2,000 plus sworn and civilian personnel.In addition to his public safety service, Marcus has demonstrated the ability to work in the areas of global intelligence, policy, and diplomacy. He has a background in organizational security and risk management, analyzing global strategic and emerging trends to enhance public policy options and mitigate risk to vulnerable populations.Marcus Haynes:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-marcushaynes/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)https://macem.org/Home.aspxhttps://twitter.com/MACEMatFCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AMACEMatFCC%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c1https://www.linkedin.com/company/macemps/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

What is Leadership? This may seem like a silly question. There are many books, podcasts, and classes on leadership, and that question must have been answered. However, the question, What is a leader keeps coming to the four.Some think of leadership as a formal role given to an individual with a title such as "manager" or "director." For others, a leader is a charismatic individual who can work the room and charm their team to do what they want. Then there is the old debate of "are leaders born?" or can leaders be "made?" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Studies have shown that women disproportionately suffer the impacts of disasters, severe weather events, and climate change because of cultural norms and the inequitable distribution of roles, resources, and power, especially in developing countries. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent than men on natural resources for their livelihoods and survival. Women tend to have lower incomes and are more likely to be economically dependent than men. When drought or unseasonable rain, for example, threatens agricultural production, men can use their savings and economic independence to invest in alternative income sources or otherwise adapt. Join Todd and Dr. Samantha Montano as they explore the problems and solutions that face disaster survivors and their impacts on women and children.LinksTodd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Dr. Samantha Montano Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/SamLMontanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-montano-7b1453239/Website: http://www.disaster-ology.com/SpeaknSpark: https://www.speaknspark.com/speakers/309-dr-samantha-montano- This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

This Episode of Theory-N2-Practice is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)!!!In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with, Ms. Kathy L. Francis currently serves as the Frederick Community College Executive Director of Emergency Management Programs, as adjunct faculty, and as leader of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEM&PS).Ms. Francis directs the MACEM&PS to develop and deliver specialty courseware in emergency management and serves as the Postsecondary Affiliate for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Maryland State Department of Education Career and Technology Programs. In May 2012, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management with the Johns Hopkins University Police Executive Leadership program, and in March 2016, she earned a Certificate of Completion in Crisis Leadership in Higher Education from the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.Kathy Francis Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-francis-ms-cem-mdpemp-514ab718/Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)https://macem.org/Home.aspxhttps://twitter.com/MACEMatFCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AMACEMatFCC%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c1https://www.linkedin.com/company/macemps/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Cyberattacks are an ever-growing threat to critical infrastructures such as power, gas, water stations, and transportation control systems. Cybersecurity breaches can potentially have devastating physical and economic effects.Failing to plan for cyber threats as part of emergency management procedures is detrimental to national security and has become the focus of emergency management over the last 15 years.Prachee Kale, Founding Executive Fellow At CyberTheory Institute, co-founded Think.Design.Cyber to pioneer critical systems and design thinking in the cybersecurity discipline. Prachee is also the co-author of the award-winning research article “Cybersecurity: The End Game” published in Taylor and Francis’s EDPACs Journal. Cyber Theory - https://cybertheory.io/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

I am the child of the cold war. Our movies were Red Dawn, War Games, Spies Like Us, and Stripes, just to name a few. We practiced duck and cover, and we had fallout shelters in the basements of our schools. The threat of nuclear war was always there, and the fear was real. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, nuclear war has become a conversation only old people talked about. Russia and China became friends with the United States, and we worked together to end the talk of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD). At a White House Press Conference this week, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre nonchalantly said, “we continue to call out Putin with what he is doing with the nuclear strikes” She then moved to other questions without a second thought. NATO defense ministers will gather this week. One topic of discussion is the risk that Russian President Vladimir Putin might use nuclear weapons in Europe. Putin and the Russian military launched missile attacks against Ukraine's civilian population center in response to the truck bombing of the Kerch Bridge, reinforcing the notion that the Kremlin remains unpredictable.The world is starting to forget the realities of nuclear weapons.Since the Russian takeover of the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the region has seen an exodus of ethnic Ukrainians and Tatars and an influx of Russians, including a military buildup.Putin perceives Crimea as closer to the core of Russian vital interests than the Kharkiv region, which was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces. If and when Ukrainian conventional military forces approach Crimea in hopes of liberating it, According to military pundits and foreign affairs experts Putin may feel more tempted to use a nuclear weapon.In North America, the threat may not be direct. However, The potential Russian use of nuclear weapons demands at least thinking through possible responses. The American military began to study this threat shortly after Putin’s forces invaded Ukraine. Now is the time to discuss the impacts on the civilian population rather than waiting until a crisis moment.The other consideration we need to explore is how a Russian Nuclear strike would push NATO into war. Although the current US administration has been vague on how they would react, it is likely to bring the full force of the Alliance down upon the beleaguered Russian military. This could prompt the involvement of China, Iran, and Syria into action, with support from Venezuela and Cuba. What Are the Next Steps? What might the menu of the next steps include? This summer New York City’s Office of Emergency Management produced a public service announcement advising residents how to survive a nuclear attack. And after some questioned the advisory's timing, The City administration defended its action. According to OEM officials, the campaign's goal is to inform the public on ways to stay safe if nuclear weapons were pointed in New York's direction. This harkened to the Duck and Cover days of the 1950s Civil Defense Burt the Turtle campaign. I must admit that I wondered what the Adams administration knew that the rest of the United States did not. I don’t think they were wrong to produce such a PSA today. FEMA’s Ready.gov site does have a page dedicated to a nuclear explosion, offering solid advice on what to do if you’re in the vicinity of one. This is not an archive page or old information and has been updated, and it notes the pandemic could cause some problems when finding shelter. The page suggests bringing items to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, such as masks and hand sanitizer if you are evacuated.As of the writing of this piece, only New York City has taken any measures to prepare its population for a nuclear strike. We are a profession that has come from Civil Defense, and I wrote a piece about “Should We Revisit Civil Defense?” I was asking if we should use programs that the CD used for community preparedness. Maybe I was on to something bigger? PodcastsThe Todd DeVoe ShowSteps You Need To Create a Process for Crisis ManagementWhen a natural or human-caused disaster occurs, the process of how the situation is handled sets the tone of response and recovery.The goal of crisis/disaster management is to respond quickly and effectively to minimize damage and position your organization or jurisdiction for recovery once the crisis has passed.A successful process is proactive. It aims to reduce the delay in response and recovery by anticipating potential problems, such as natural disasters or safety concerns. It creates procedures for how you will react if something goes wrong.Crisis/disaster management is crucial for high-profile businesses that can be subject to serious damage to their reputation, whatever the size or scale of the crisis.Business Continuity Today Sharping The Saw, Why You Need to Continue to LearnWhen you sharpen your mental saw, the best way to rejuvenate your dulled-down mind is not to turn it off but to give it something different to think

When a natural or human-caused disaster occurs, the process of how the situation is handled sets the tone of response and recovery.The goal of crisis/disaster management is to respond quickly and effectively to minimize damage and position your organization or jurisdiction for recovery once the crisis has passed.A successful process is proactive. It aims to reduce the delay in response and recovery by anticipating potential problems, such as natural disasters or safety concerns. It creates procedures for how you will react if something goes wrong.Crisis/disaster management is crucial for high-profile businesses that can be subject to serious damage to their reputation, whatever the size or scale of the crisis.**Todd DeVoe**Twitter handle: [https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/Brian HeadTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/BCGENGFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloComputerGraphics/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buffalo-computer-graphics/Website: https://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/IM/DLAN This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

This Episode of Theory-N2-Practice is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)!!!In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with, Ms. Kathy L. Francis currently serves as the Frederick Community College Executive Director of Emergency Management Programs, as adjunct faculty, and as leader of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEM&PS).Ms. Francis directs the MACEM&PS to develop and deliver specialty courseware in emergency management and serves as the Postsecondary Affiliate for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Maryland State Department of Education Career and Technology Programs. In May 2012, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management with the Johns Hopkins University Police Executive Leadership program, and in March 2016, she earned a Certificate of Completion in Crisis Leadership in Higher Education from the Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.Kathy Francis Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-francis-ms-cem-mdpemp-514ab718/Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)https://macem.org/Home.aspxhttps://twitter.com/MACEMatFCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AMACEMatFCC%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c1https://www.linkedin.com/company/macemps/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Homelessness has killed more people than natural disasters in California. Ten times more people will die on L.A.'s street in 2019 (~1,000) than died in the deadly 2018 forest fires (103). Over three years, more people will die on the streets of L.A. than in San Francisco's 1906 earthquakeI read a story about how an economic recession turned into a complete collapse of society. As interesting as the story was, I am not sure that a total failure would be the case; however, it looks like a page out of the book in many parts of California. The story follows a young man who had an excellent job in I.T., had a condo outside of Washington, D.C., and was living the American dream. As the economy worsened, he lost his job, house, and car. The story's hero was quickly living on the streets and had to learn how to live without a home. In the story, society fell apart, and social services, law enforcement, and other government services were discontinued because no one was left to pay taxes. Why am I sharing this story? Today we are looking at real unemployment numbers for men. They are struggling in the workplace. One in three American men with only a high school diploma — 10 million men — is now out of the labor force. The most significant drop in employment is among young men aged 25 to 34. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Government policy is important in guiding disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. In turn, political scientists have devoted considerable attention to the study of hazards and disasters, including the impact of disasters on election outcomes, the capacity of disasters to help set the crowded government agenda, and the various organizational strategies used by emergency management agencies. This week Todd is interviewing Bonnie Kristian, The former Acting Editor and Chief of The Week Magazine and author of Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community.Links: Bonnie KristianWebsite: https://www.bonniekristian.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bonniekristianFacebook https://www.facebook.com/bonniekristianwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.kristian/Todd DeVoeTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Public-Private Partnerships is an agreement between a public agency and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. As governments seek to upgrade infrastructure and address the challenges of climate change, among other objectives, the need for private-sector involvement has grown. When considering pricing risk in a comprehensive and transparent way, governments can tap into the true expertise of private players. Brian Barnier, Head of Decision Science and Analytics is focused on growing companies, investments, and countries, bringing practical insight to investors, boards, and management to help them bridge from strategy to execution. He accelerates improvement in business results through a "risk lens" that incorporates both growth and turnaround lessons learned across industries, professional disciplines, and countries.Decision Science Analytics - https://decisionscienceanalytics.com/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Let's explore The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.I was talking with Dan Scott on the Leader's Cafe about attitude. We got into a deep conversation on how we react to outside pressures, how we deal with them and how those external pressures can impact our team. As leaders, we put on a good face and motivate our team. Right?Attitude is everything. A positive attitude starts within, and sometimes you need a kick start to get it going; everyone falls into a rut occasionally. We feel tired, depressed, unmotivated, and downright aggravated by everything we encounter. When we are in this spot, we must take care of ourselves. First, we need to recognize that we are in a rut. Sometimes we need to have someone tell us that we are there. In the field we have chosen to work in, we may feel we are letting down our team and the people we serve when we think about ourselves first. However, without self-care, we cannot help others. My friend Brian Colburn is a massive fan of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and shares the lessons he has learned over the years with me. He even got me The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People card deck that I keep on my desk to remind myself to read a card weekly. Brian says that habit #7, to sharpen the Saw, resonates with him the most. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Why should you become an avid reader? Join Todd and Marc as they discuss the benefits of reading. Reading can improves intelligence and lead to innovation and insight. Studies have shown that reading makes you smarter through a larger vocabulary, more world knowledge, and abstract reasoning skills. Reading is one of the quickest ways to acquire and assimilate new information. Many leaders believe that reading across fields is good for creativity. And leaders who can sample insights in other fields, such as sociology, the physical sciences, economics, or psychology, and apply them to their organizations are more likely to innovate and prosper. Reading can also make you more effective in leading others.LinksTodd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ Guest Info HereTwitter handle : https://twitter.com/bonniekristianSubstack: https://substack.com/profile/4393438-bonnie-kristianWebsite: https://www.bonniekristian.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnie.kristian/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with Tony Russell. Tony Russell is the Superintendent at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. As Superintendent, Mr. Russell provides executive level management and leadership for the CDP as it provides unique, hands-on training to more than 45,000 emergency responders a year from state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies. He is also responsible for operations of the CDP’s 176-acre campus, which is home to the only training facility in the country where civilian responders can train in a toxic agent environment and the Nation’s only hospital training facility dedicated solely to preparing the healthcare, public health, and environmental health communities for mass casualty events related to terrorism or natural disasters.Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981Tony Russell & CDP Links:https://cdp.dhs.gov/superintendent/biographyhttps://cdp.dhs.gov/https://youtu.be/AdBXHm5vgv4Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)https://macem.org/Home.aspxhttps://twitter.com/MACEMatFCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Escreen-name%3AMACEMatFCC%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c1https://www.linkedin.com/company/macemps/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We Do Not Support Research?There has been a debate about whether or not someone should have a college degree to be an emergency manager. The second side of the argument is whether we should have emergency management degree programs. For full disclosure, I am an emergency management educator. If you read or listen to the Emergency Management Network, you know that I also write and research trends in emergency management. The field of emergency management is "the discipline and profession of applying science, technology, planning, and management to deal with extreme events that can injure or kill large numbers of people, do extensive property damage, and disrupt community life. When such events occur and cause extensive harm, they are called disasters" (Hoetmer, 1991). This definition eloquently defines emergency management, explaining what a disaster is, and exemplifies how academia and research provide conceptual and practical tools for emergency managers. Researchers tell us who we are, what we do, how and why we do the things we do, and provide guidance and advice as to where we should be going.Emergency management relies on researchers to observe, evaluate, and provide references and reports offering recommendations; reflect on how and what we have done; and help us define, recognize, and understand the multitude of issues we face in emergency management. Dr. Carol Cwick argues that similar disciplines fund research through education programs and advance beyond a mere job to a profession. She continues by stressing that without higher education programs, the field of emergency management is doomed to disappear and be absorbed by public safety programs. Her full interview will be published soon. How do we take a field or discipline seriously if we do not research the issues and the programs' effectiveness? There are areas of study dedicated to the supply chain in the business world. They study disruptions, forecast needs and increasing product varieties, shorter product life cycles, ever-growing expectations of consumers, and rising cost competition due to globalization. The business makes forecasting essential to matching supply with demand. Hundreds of publications, TV news programming, think tanks, and thousands of books are dedicated to business research. You rarely hear people questioning the need for business and MBA education programs. Over the last few decades, Scholars researching emergency management have accumulated literature. This has opened great opportunities for further development of EM theories and strategies.I was asked why we even care to do disaster research. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that globally from 2000 to 2012, disasters killed 1.2 million people, affected 2.9 billion others, and claimed $1.7 trillion in material damage. The United States has moved into a "new normal" of frequent, billion-dollar hurricanes, eight of the ten costliest occurring since 2004. The Department of Defense warns that climate change threatens national security and will cause global political instability due to "prolonged drought and flooding … food shortages, desertification, population dislocation, mass migration, and sea level rise." Not a week goes by without news of a new technological "accident" and the long-term malignant impacts of chemicals, radiation, plastics, and petroleum—the material markers of technological society—on our bodies, communities, and the planet.How do Colleges and Universities Make A Difference In Emergency Management? Academic research looks beyond emergency management's immediate needs; the university's role involves exploring all phases of disaster. As an institution of higher education and research, they, by definition, are responsible for contributing to the body of knowledge for emergency management. And to society as a whole. In addition to expanding education programs, institutions study the intersection of disasters and policy. An example of how research contributes to society is the studies completed on post-disaster homelessness. The roles of universities in researchResearch may be one of the most misunderstood components of emergency management. It is often regarded by disaster responders as an esoteric undertaking carried out by individuals with little understanding of "the real world" and less understanding of disaster issues.In reality, research into disasters is one of the most vital functions that can be carried out by those involved in such events. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Daniel P. Aldrich, Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. He researches post-disaster recovery. Aldrich's book "Black Wave: How Networks and Governance Shaped Japan's 3/11 Disasters" is an excellent example of how disaster research can shape policy and how emergency management professionals approach preparedness and recovery. I am not arguing that w

Join Todd DeVoe and Mark Benthien as they discuss why you should participate in the Great ShakeOut! Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes (see links below) You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are an opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes: "Drop, Cover and Hold On." ShakeOut also has been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to update emergency plans and supplies and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.LinksTodd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ Great ShakeOuthttps://www.shakeout.org/www.earthquakecountry.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

While working to become an Emergency Management GIS and digital communications specialist in 2017, Ginny experienced the impact of emergency communications gaps firsthand. Without relevant information and support, so many people were becoming more vulnerable to hazards, most significantly impacting underserved communities. Realizing that emergency managers are lacking the tools needed to facilitate meaningful and equitable mass engagement with their communities, she became a woman on a mission to build the tools that were so needed. In 2018 Ginny turned this problem into P.h.D. research at Oregon State University and in 2019 created a startup, HazAdapt Inc., to build the solutions. Now, Ginny is proud to present the first results of their hard work, HazAdapt, the Humanity-Friendly Hazard Guide and Emergency Assistant. HazAdapt is a free app and web tool built to boost community resilience from the bottom - up. HazAdapt Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiakatz/https://www.hazadapt.com/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

One of the growing sectors in emergency management is in healthcare. Hospital emergency management is a unique position in the healthcare system. They manage the integration of planning and response efforts within the physical campus and must interact with outside emergency response, emergency management, and public health agencies. Kelly McKinney, the Assistant Vice President of Emergency Management and Enterprise Resilience for NYU Langone Health, discusses how emergency management teams within the healthcare industry are working to overcome the issues they currently face in this ever-changing world.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Thought Leadership Over the last week, I have been thinking about reputation. I have a close friend who is beyond reproach and a very ethical person who takes a hit professionally. It has shaken them; they are struggling personally; however, has it impacted them professionally? Then I received a phone call from one of the people I mentor, and they told me how their office was turned upside down, and they were let go, and their boss was fired. As emergency management professionals, we are in the spotlight at times. Brock Long was called the floor of the capital and defended the hard-working men and women of FEMA. The COVID response opened many questions about what emergency managers do, how they function, and the reporting structure. The City of Los Angeles was in the news because of the after-action report that was honest but not flattering. As a person who lives in the public light, I am sure some of you may sometimes disagree with me. I do not expect all of you even to like me. I hope not personally; however, I try to be empathic and open to other people's views. The problem with reputation is that one person that may not like you can do damage, spread hate, and miss information. That is what my friend is dealing with today. Then the question is, do you trust their leadership and judgment? This is where the value of leadership and reputation can be measured differently. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

EMPower is a group of emergency management women created to provide support, networking, and leadership skills to assist women in their emergency management career. EMPower hosts events, talks, and networking. Another aspect of EMPower is bringing resources and skills to help women level up in pursuit of executive level positions if desired. A key role is to provide speaking opportunities to women to share their story and practice their presentation skills. Over the past three years, I have built skills and confidence in speaking at multiple conferences around the country. I hope to share my journey as a speaker and give some tips to encourage others to speak more.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ Guest Info HereTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/missashes92LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-morris-505806/Website: https://aemorrisem.medium.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with Eric McNulty. Eric J. McNulty is Associate Director and Program Faculty at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) at Harvard University and an Instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work centers on leading in high-stakes, high-stress situations. He teaches in multiple executive education programs at Harvard and MIT and graduate-level courses on leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution at Harvard. He is the co-author of You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most (PublicAffairs, 2019). McNulty is also -author Renegotiating Health Care: Resolving Conflict to Build Collaboration (Jossey-Bass, 2011). He is author of e-books Your Critical First 10 Days as a Leader (O’Reilly/Safari, 2015) and Three Critical Shifts for the Evolving Leader (O’Reilly, 2016).Eric McNulty Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emcnulty/https://npli.sph.harvard.edu/crisis-leadership-training/Daniel Scott Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the most significant terrorist attack. For those working that day, it started normal, but by the end of the day, our world changed, and the way we did our job did as well. I was assigned to the Jefferson station in Los Angeles on the border of Colver City, down the street from the radio station KABC right off the I-10 freeway. This area is a bustling part of the city. My shift started at 0700 PT, and I hit the road at about 0530 PT to make it on time. As part of my morning routine, I turned on the radio to AM 790 KABC to get the news and traffic report. L.A. Traffic is a bear at all times of the day. I recall this day as if it was yesterday; I turned on the on-ramp to the freeway, and the news reported that a plane had struck the World Trade Center. My first thought was a small plane had hit the tower. Small Aircraft hitting buildings in NYC happened before. Then the second plane hit. I knew this was an act of war. Sponsorshttps://www.disastertech.com/https://www.titanhst.com/https://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

We often hear it: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers how the term “accident” protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators.As the rate of accidental death skyrockets in America, the poor and people of color bear the brunt of the violence and blame, while the powerful use the excuse of the “accident” to avoid consequences for their actions. Born of the death of her best friend and the killer who insisted it was an accident, this book is a moving investigation of the sort of tragedies that are all too common and all too commonly ignored.In this revelatory book, Singer tracks accidental death in America from the turn of the century in factories and coal mines to today’s urban highways, rural hospitals, and Superfund sites. Drawing connections between traffic accidents, accidental opioid overdoses, and accidental oil spills, Singer proves that what we call accidents are hardly random. Rather, who lives and dies by an accident in America is defined by money and power. She also presents a variety of actions we can take as individuals and as a society to stem the tide of “accidents”—saving lives and holding the guilty to account.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ Guest Info HereTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/jessiesingernycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiesingernyc/Website: http://jessiesinger.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JessieSingerNYC/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being a contributing community partner through volunteering. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, with Isamar Garcia. Isamar is the Emergency Services Planner of Yolo County Office of Emergency Services. She is actively involved as a volunteer of multiple Emergency Management Associations and Organizations, including the California Emergency Services Association (CESA) and the International Emergency Managers Association (IAEM). She participates on and manages a variety of projects with a focus on public education. Always carrying a collaborative attitude, Isamar desires to serve her community through educational efforts such as training and outreach messaging. Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

The question “what makes a good leader?” is at the forefront of every organization. Establishing a strong corporate culture creates happy employees and a more efficient work environment. It can also attract great talent that will help your organization prosper. Today we speak with former Special Forces Green Beret, Fran Racioppi, Chief People Officer at Analytix Solutions, and the Host of the Jedburgh Podcast by Talented War Group to discuss how emergency management and disaster response professionals are turned into confident leaders.LinksWeb - https://www.analytix.com/Jedburgh Podcast - https://talentwargroup.com/the-jedburgh-podcast/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

We are four days into National Preparedness Month, and I am challenging all of you to make a difference in our profession. It sounds hard. However, it can be simple. Improving yourself and becoming a better you will make a better profession. Lead by example, and others will follow. This brings me to the person we all can follow as an example. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Why does public leadership matter in emergency management? Ray Cheung works with many partners to monitor, assess, and teach communities to prepare for a wide range of natural hazards. Ray and his team provide policymakers, emergency managers, and the public with the understanding needed to enhance family and community preparedness, response, and resilience.LinksTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Applying Design Thinking to Emergency Management?I was writing my monolog for one of my podcasts. Prepare, Respond, Recover. I was discussing systems thinking and design thinking in the context of cybersecurity. And it got me thinking, why don't more emergency managers apply design thinking to what they do? A few things stuck with me when I read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And for the record, I will reread it after writing this piece. Subscribe Today https://emnetwork.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Founded in 2010, Impact Northwest is a non-profit, non-governmental entity providing rescue, medical, and logistical support to those affected by disaster worldwide; preparedness support to communities in need; and professional rescue training.​Impact volunteers are made up of people from all walks of life, but the one common thread between them is a commitment to their community and a commitment to humanity.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack: https://emnetwork.substack.com/Website: https://toddtdevoe.com/ Jake GillandersTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/empactnwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpactNW/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFWUCKUowgUkFAMvs-Z0rOQLinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-gillanders/LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empact-northwest/Website: https://www.empactnorthwest.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empactnw/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being a contributing community partner. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, with Jeff Hansen serves as the Director of Community Protection for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He has over 19 years of experience in the Emergency Management and Response field and has responded to numerous disasters and emergencies. Jeff oversees the Department of Emergency Management, the Department of Criminal Justice, and the Office of the Fire Marshal for the Choctaw Nation.Jeff Hansen Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hansen-cem-ba019422/https://www.linkedin.com/company/choctaw-nation-of-oklahoma/Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-scott-m-a-cem%C2%AE-empp-3-59a8a86a/https://www.instagram.com/d_scott_overdeliver/https://www.facebook.com/D.Scott.and.Associates/https://twitter.com/Haven1981 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Educational systems are constantly transforming to reflect a more digitized world. Although there are significant benefits that technology brings to the work environment, it also creates a large gap of inequality. Dr. Craig Hansen, President of the University of Applied Research and Development, works to remove the barriers to higher education by allowing professionals in the emergency management and oil and gas industry to gain recognition of their trainings and ultimately pave the wave for horizontal and vertical growth in their careers.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe