The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Transcripts were produced by Streamyard and edited for easier reading. The content has not been changed Good afternoon, everybody. This is Todd DeVoe, your host of the Emergency Manager Network. We are starting a new series brought to you by DLAN, where we'll be discussing various ideas in emergency management, policy ideas, and how we can move things forward. Today, we're focusing

 Dscript produced the transcripts; some paragraphs were lightly edited from the audio version for easy reading. However, the spirit of the conversation is the same. There are conversations about mental health, suicide and the impact of disasters on our fellow humans.Welcome everyone to the Emergency Management Network podcast, your go-to source for all things related to disaster

AI in emergency management revolutionizes the entire disaster lifecycle, from preparedness to recovery, by harnessing advanced algorithms to analyze vast data sets for risk assessment and proactive planning. AI empowers decision-makers with real-time insights from diverse sources during crises, optimizing resource allocation and response strategies. Automated tools streamline tasks

As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, we stand united in our commitment to resilience, preparedness, and the well-being of our communities. Together, we have faced challenges, embraced innovation, and continued to strengthen the bonds that define our emergency management family.In 2023, your dedication to safeguarding lives, property, and the environment has been inspiring

Once upon a time in the bustling, snow-covered town of North Pole, there was a unique reindeer named Rudolph the emergency management reindeer (and he had a bright red nose to boot). Unlike his public safety peers, Rudolph had skills that were not on the front line but were critical to the overall response to a disaster. While the other reindeer were trained in public safety and we

As someone who's had the privilege of knowing Justin Kates for several years and sharing a seat with him on the board of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), I am thrilled to witness his ascent to the role of President for the 2023-24 term. Justin's election is a testament to his unwavering dedication and expertise in emergency management.Justin is known for

Today, my heart is full of gratitude and excitement. As we cross the three-year mark of our journey together, I want to reflect on our shared experiences and thank each of you for your unwavering support.Three years ago, EMN was an idea, a spin-off from a podcast I was producing. The concept was simple yet ambitious – to deliver emergency management content in new and exciting fo

Today, we are at a pivotal moment in history. As the world watches with bated breath, nations grapple with crises that test the very core of their resilience and determination. The war in Ukraine has become a stalemate without an off-ramp, and the new conflict in Israel looks as if it may become long and drawn out. We look at the countless other situations many African nations have

After a thoughtful hiatus, the “Disaster Politics” podcast is set to return, poised to continue exploring the intricate weave of policy, legislation, and disaster management. This pause allowed Jeff Schlegelmilch to reflect, recalibrate, and refine the content to ensure it remains as relevant and insightful as ever.The reintroduction of the show promises to bring forth more enr

I have been intrigued by the concept of the Overton Window for a while now. Initially because of its profound implications for social policy. The framework offers us a way to understand how cultural shifts happen, how ideas once considered radical can become accepted norms, and how policy change occurs. As I delved deeper, I realized that this concept has an equally significant app