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Serious Trouble With the National Flood Ins. Program

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 19, 2024

“The upshot is that FEMA flood hazard maps that determine coverage today rely on outdated information so inaccurate that more than 40 percent of NFIP claims made from 2017 to 2019 were for properties outside official flood hazard zones or in areas the agency had not mapped at all.”

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 3, 2025

There have recently been some natural hazard events of extraordinary size and power, but they are no more than curtain raisers. Natural hazard impacts are becoming fiercer, more extensive and more frequent. We must also grapple with complexity and intersection with other forms of threat and hazard.

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Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks_mixdown

Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As individuals we are the sum total of all our experiences. On the way he has translated science into videos that inform and educate generations of people. On the way he has translated science into videos that inform and educate generations of people. So it is with Michael Lienau. A close encounter with Mt.

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The Emergency Management Institute at 70

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The story of these institutions’ development can inform current strategy about EMI’s future. Emergency managers have been asked to respond to a growing number of hazards and disasters, including nontraditional missions, such as managing pandemic response and addressing homelessness.

All-Hazards

All-Hazards Management Hazard Education

Plans Vs. Play Books

Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 7, 2022

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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All-Hazards Hazard Pandemic Education

CISA What is it. What does it Do?

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 31, 2023

He also served as the Regional Integration Branch Chief, Technological Hazards Branch Chief, and as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist. 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.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

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Alaska Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Alaska is a huge state with many different hazards and challenges. As Director, he provides executive leadership of the Division, ensuring it leads the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

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Book Review: Disaster and Emergency Management Methods

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Key words: environmental governance, sustainability, resilience, climate risk, natural hazard, disaster risk reduction, building regulation. All too often such literature and texts lack gender diversity and key perspectives from women leaders. for paperback., for hardback, $42.36 for etext USD.

Natural Hazard

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An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 17, 2022

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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All-Hazards Logistics Hazard Education

Washington State Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 11, 2023

Washington State is one of the most high hazard states here in the United States. In this podcast we review what the state’s hazards are, how emergency management at the state level is organized and then get Robert’s take on a number of issues facing the State and how it is responding.

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Tsunami Threat in the Pacific NW

Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 22, 2022

One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast. One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis.

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Commentary: Emergency Management Will be Stressed by Climate Change

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 2, 2023

This means that emergency managers everywhere will need to step up to the plate and respond to an increasing series of disasters of all types. 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.

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Election Security

Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 28, 2023

He is charged with the executive oversight of the Washington Secretary of State's Elections and Information Security & Response divisions. He has held this oversight responsibility since July 2022 and assumed a significant role by informing and educating local leaders on the benefits of various network security capabilities.

Security

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Building for Disaster Resilience

Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 20, 2021

Building for disaster resilience requires a concerted effort to build disaster resilient buildings with new building materials and siting buildings in the right location to limit the impact of natural hazards. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

Resilience

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Getting the Power Back On — Post Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 17, 2021

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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Emergency Management on the Southwest Border

Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 4, 2024

Jorge also highlights his belief that emergency management is moving to a stage of our profession where we need to be transitioning from an “all-hazards” approach to one that is “all-crisis.” The podcast discusses their challenge of emergency management’s role in dealing with the influx of migrants.

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Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado, Boulder

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

All forms of science can be beneficial to people working in the emergency management and disaster related fields of endeavor. Lori Peek, a professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder is the guest for this podcast.

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Alert and Warning - A New Approach

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

You first need to detect the hazard, but then you need different ways to issue a warning. You first need to detect the hazard, but then you need different ways to issue a warning. Alert and warning is one of the primary functions for emergency management agencies and first responders.

Alert

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Sweet Home Alabama.Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Disaster Zone podcast is an interview with Brian Hastings, Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency As such he is a member of the Governor’s Cabinet and the senior official responsible for all phases of emergency management. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Solving Seismic Structural Issues

Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kenny O’Neill, a Senior Structural Engineer with Reid Middleton is the expert guest who shares information and best practices on seismic structural issues. Kenny O’Neill, a Senior Structural Engineer with Reid Middleton is the expert guest who shares information and best practices on seismic structural issues.

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How The Media Covers Disasters

Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 6, 2023

The guest, Glenn Farley, a now retired television journalist, covered many disasters when he worked for KING TV You will hear what his approach was to informing the public and bringing science to the table in doing so. In this podcast we explore how the media covers a disaster. In this podcast we explore how the media covers a disaster.

Media

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The Role of Emergency Management in Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 29, 2023

Emergency management has traditionally been dealing with natural disasters and sometimes human caused disasters like hazardous materials. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast. The podcast guest this week is Chris D. The podcast guest this week is Chris D.

Cybersecurity

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Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings

Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 13, 2024

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. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov.

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Wildfire Resilient Communities

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 16, 2022

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.

Resilience

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Government

Becoming a Local Emergency Management Director

Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. One such individual who has only recently become a local director is Kyle Bustad, Manager for the Thurston County Emergency Management.In

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All-Hazards Management Hazard Government

New Research on How Wildfires are Impacting State Budgets

Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 13, 2022

He also engages stakeholders to improve understanding of the federal-state fiscal relationship and ensure that policymakers have data and evidence to inform their decision-making. In this podcast we explore how Wildfires: Burning Through State Budgets which is a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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All-Hazards Hazard Mitigation Government

Musings On Emergency Management from a GOAT

Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Disaster Damage Prediction Using AI and Aerial Imagery

Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

He explains their processes that include and how large and even small insurance companies can take advantage of their services to provide detailed information on individual properties. Larger re-insurance companies can also benefit from their technology services. Larger re-insurance companies can also benefit from their technology services.

Insurance

Insurance Insurance Damage Assessment All-Hazards

Leading in a Crisis

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 24, 2023

See www.femapete.com for more information. 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. See www.femapete.com for more information.

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$10 Billion Dollar Disaster Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 3, 2023

In the podcast we discuss all the aspects of setting up and running billions of dollars of projects, from staffing to project management. 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.

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The 10 R's of Crisis Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Politicians, rock stars and companies have all faced situations where they are in the hot seat. 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.

Crisis Management

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Banishing Burnout

Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Disasters are increasing in frequency and severity and the layering of disasters is now sadly all too common. We must question the ethics of continuing to hurt great mission-oriented people when we know this work is psychologically hazardous and when methods and measures exist to help prevent burnout. So, what to do here in the U.S.?

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Government

What's Happening with the Fire Service?

Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 25, 2023

To give you the depth and breadth of his experience I’m including much, but not all, of his biography. Commissioner Thiel is responsible for leading the Philadelphia Fire Department’s 3,000+ members in every facet of protecting our Nation’s 6th-largest city from fires and emergencies arising from all hazards.

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Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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All-Hazards Transportation Hazard Government

Space Weather Warnings

Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 9, 2023

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. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov. You can learn more about the SWPC at www.swpc.noaa.gov.

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All-Hazards Hazard Activation Government

Planning for Disaster Debris Removal

Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 18, 2023

Debris can come in all shapes and sizes to include cars, houses and hazardous materials. We explore all the different aspects of debris management and how governments and agencies can become better prepared for disasters by having debris contracts in place before a disaster impacts their community.

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All-Hazards Logistics Hazard Government

Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These types of technologies increase the efficiency of the space being used but also increase the potential hazard by placing vehicles closer together. A recent Fire Protection Research Foundation report dives into details about the fire hazard modern vehicles represent to parking garages and marine vessels. gpm/ft2 to 0.2

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Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking Systems

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 15, 2022

There are two main ways in which fire fighters currently receive information about fire protection features and construction types of a building they are responding to. So, having this information quickly and concisely displayed on the exterior of the building can enhance the fire department’s effectiveness. M — Moderate hazard.

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Enhancing Grid Readiness with Battery Storage

Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 4, 2023

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. Hortin has worked at Lion Energy for more than five years and at ABF since its inception.

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All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Government

Litigating Insurance Claims After a Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

On behalf of clients, Evan has fought insurance firms, international companies, cities, bars, and casinos. 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.

Insurance

Insurance Insurance All-Hazards Hazard

Crisis Communications as Damage Control

Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Communications

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NFPA and IBC Occupancy Classifications when Hazardous Materials are Present

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 12, 2022

Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances that are classified as a physical hazard material or a health hazard material (see this blog for more information). There's often some confusion around what the appropriate occupancy classification is when hazardous materials are present.

Hazard

Hazard All-Hazards Manufacturing Mitigation

Hawaii Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 3, 2021

The State of Hawaii has a unique geographical location among all states—an island state! We discuss the hazards the state faces and also their jurisdictional arrangement with a total of four counties. Supply chain dependencies and being reliant on shipping for all your goods is another dynamic they have to deal with.

Management

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Serious Trouble With the National Flood Ins. Program

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Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks_mixdown

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The Emergency Management Institute at 70

Plans Vs. Play Books

CISA What is it. What does it Do?

7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

Alaska Emergency Management

Book Review: Disaster and Emergency Management Methods

An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Washington State Emergency Management

Tsunami Threat in the Pacific NW

Commentary: Emergency Management Will be Stressed by Climate Change

Election Security

Building for Disaster Resilience

Getting the Power Back On — Post Disaster

Emergency Management on the Southwest Border

Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado, Boulder

Alert and Warning - A New Approach

Sweet Home Alabama.Emergency Management

Solving Seismic Structural Issues

How The Media Covers Disasters

The Role of Emergency Management in Cybersecurity

Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings

Wildfire Resilient Communities

Becoming a Local Emergency Management Director

New Research on How Wildfires are Impacting State Budgets

Musings On Emergency Management from a GOAT

Disaster Damage Prediction Using AI and Aerial Imagery

Leading in a Crisis

$10 Billion Dollar Disaster Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The 10 R's of Crisis Management

Banishing Burnout

What's Happening with the Fire Service?

Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Space Weather Warnings

Planning for Disaster Debris Removal

Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles and Other Modern Vehicles in Parking Structures

Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking Systems

Enhancing Grid Readiness with Battery Storage

Litigating Insurance Claims After a Disaster

Crisis Communications as Damage Control

NFPA and IBC Occupancy Classifications when Hazardous Materials are Present

Hawaii Emergency Management

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