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Plans Vs. Play Books

Disaster Zone Podcast

Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake. We have all manner of plans that need to be written, from general all-hazard plans to those that encompass special hazards like dams, pandemics, HAZMAT, school shootings, and on and on.

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Getting the Power Back On — Post Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

This Disaster Zone Podcast is a very interesting interview with Tom Moran who was instrumental in managing the early stages of the All Hazards Consortium One of the key messages Tom shared was to let the private sector lead public-private efforts. Government endeavors just don’t seem to survive changes in leadership and funding.

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An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Disaster Zone Podcast

We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management. Logistics for instance, will be a huge challenge following a subduction earthquake that impacts all the states in his territory.

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Wildfire Resilient Communities

Disaster Zone Podcast

Climate change is bringing heat, drought, and wildfires as significant hazards across the globe. Climate change is bringing heat, drought, and wildfires as significant hazards across the globe. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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The 10 R's of Crisis Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Politicians, rock stars and companies have all faced situations where they are in the hot seat. He has more than 30 years experience as a crisis management expert, public relations consultant, journalist, and press secretary for members of Congress and political candidates.

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Seismic Neglect for Schools

Disaster Zone Podcast

Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. Earthquake hazards are everywhere and we have a large number of old school buildings. If they are old and brick, they could be at risk. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Leading Your Own Career

Disaster Zone Podcast

She consulted as an Operations Research Analyst working with the Department of the Navy, Dept of Homeland Security, FEMA, and local agencies. Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation.