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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“The upshot is that FEMA flood hazard maps that determine coverage today rely on outdated information so inaccurate that more than 40 percent of NFIP claims made from 2017 to 2019 were for properties outside official flood hazard zones or in areas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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Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado, Boulder

Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. She points to some of the excellent resources that the Natural Hazards Center has to offer. See 5G device, coverage, & access details at T-Mobile.com.

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Revised Guidance from FEMA on Hazard Mitigation Assistance.

Recovery Diva

AUGUST 4, 2024

See the newly revised guide titled: Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide “ “FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs provide funding for eligible mitigation activities that protect life and property from future disaster damage to build a more resilient nation.

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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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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.

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The Hazard of Mixing Chemicals

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How to stay safer As we know, this is not a new issue, but there are many things that we can do to ensure that we are not mixing incompatible materials, and NFPA® codes and standards give us a lot of guidance. “ Information on incompatible materials can be found in safety data sheets or manufacturers’ product bulletins.

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FEMA Updates its Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Recovery Diva

MARCH 30, 2023

From the HSDL: Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide Released. FEMA has released the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide (HMA Guide). This is an updated version of an existing document.

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Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks_mixdown

Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. From a childhood interest in film to a career as a documentary filmmaker, he has left his mark. A close encounter with Mt.

Corporate Governance

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Source of New Book Info

Recovery Diva

JUNE 21, 2022

Thanks to Lori Peek, Director of the Hazards Center at the University of CO/Boulder, for providing this link to a source of information about new books in the field of emergency management. She noted the New Reads series for a quick download on new publications. And she noted that they always welcome new submissions: [link].

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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.

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All-Hazards Management Hazard Education

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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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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Plans Vs. Play Books

Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 7, 2022

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. Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake. Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake.

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All-Hazards Hazard Pandemic Education

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. ISBN-hardcover: 978 0 367 42398 8 ISBN-electronic: 978 0 367 82394 8; Pages: 381; on-line price $52.95 for paperback., for hardback, $42.36 for etext USD.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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. We also delve into what makes FEMA Region 10 unique in its own way, from the people, hazards and approaches to emergency management.

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Commentary: Emergency Management Will be Stressed by Climate Change

Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 2, 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. 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.

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All-Hazards Management Hazard Government

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

Security All-Hazards Hazard Education

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

Cybersecurity All-Hazards Management Hazard

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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All-Hazards Hazard Outage Education

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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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

Sweet Home Alabama.Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In the podcast we learn about the hazards that Alabama faces, e.g. more tornadoes than any other state, the composition of his agency and the jurisdictional make-up of the state. Technology, the pandemic, and disaster resilience are only a few of the other topics touched on in this interview.

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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 Education

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

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

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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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All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness Management Hazard

Banishing Burnout

Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

Hummingly has been working to address the challenge of burnout in those working after disasters for the last decade and is bringing those learnings and crisis-informed methods to support the sector in New Zealand.Emergency managers across New Zealand have united in their effort to banish burnout. So, what to do here in the U.S.?

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All-Hazards Hazard Education Government

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.

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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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All-Hazards Hazard Government Security

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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FEMA Updates its National Risk Index

Recovery Diva

MARCH 29, 2023

Since 2016, FEMA’s Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Program has collaborated with federal, local, and state government and private industry to help illustrate areas in the U.S. most at risk for 18 natural hazards. From the HSDL: FEMA Updates Its National Risk Index FEMA has recently updated its National Risk Index.

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What's Happening with the Fire Service?

Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 25, 2023

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. Adam also served as Director of the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management from 2019-2022.

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All-Hazards Hazard Government Strategic

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. AAM operations focus on moving people, goods and services in both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft on intra-urban and inter-regional routes.

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All-Hazards Transportation Hazard Government

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

Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 3, 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. In the podcast we discuss all the aspects of setting up and running billions of dollars of projects, from staffing to project management.

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

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All-Hazards Hazard Activation Government

The 10 R's of Crisis Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 28, 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. Segal has managed crisis situations as the CEO of two trade associations and has advised and helped others get through a variety of crises.

Crisis Management

Crisis Management All-Hazards Management Hazard

Serious Trouble With the National Flood Ins. Program

Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Revised Guidance from FEMA on Hazard Mitigation Assistance.

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NFPA and IBC Occupancy Classifications when Hazardous Materials are Present

The Hazard of Mixing Chemicals

FEMA Updates its Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks_mixdown

Source of New Book Info

The Emergency Management Institute at 70

7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

CISA What is it. What does it Do?

Plans Vs. Play Books

Alaska Emergency Management

Book Review: Disaster and Emergency Management Methods

Tsunami Threat in the Pacific NW

Washington State Emergency Management

Building for Disaster Resilience

Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking Systems

Alert and Warning - A New Approach

An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Commentary: Emergency Management Will be Stressed by Climate Change

Election Security

Solving Seismic Structural Issues

How The Media Covers Disasters

The Role of Emergency Management in Cybersecurity

Getting the Power Back On — Post Disaster

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

New Research on How Wildfires are Impacting State Budgets

Sweet Home Alabama.Emergency Management

Wildfire Resilient Communities

Becoming a Local Emergency Management Director

Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings

Emergency Management on the Southwest Border

Banishing Burnout

Disaster Damage Prediction Using AI and Aerial Imagery

Leading in a Crisis

Musings On Emergency Management from a GOAT

FEMA Updates its National Risk Index

What's Happening with the Fire Service?

Drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

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

Space Weather Warnings

The 10 R's of Crisis Management

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