State of Ready

Jun 21 2024 20 ep. 46 mins 12
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The State of Ready strives to educate, train, and infuse technology into Emergency Management. Our weekly podcast is designed to inform everyone of trends, tips, and experience from a variety of viewpoints to help develop new ideas that solve problems within your community. It is our aim to bring an awareness of technology to Emergency Managers and those interested in emergency preparedness.

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California Senate Bill 553: Is your Business Ready?- What you need to know S6E1

Jun 21 2024 36 mins  
If you are a business in California with more than 10 employees, then this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive deep into Senate Bill 553, a legislative law that could reshape the landscape of workplace safety and how it affects YOUR business. Join Ed & Bill as we break down the key components of the bill, its potential impacts, and how your business can start getting

OnScene: 2010 San Bruno Pipeline Explosion

Nov 07 2022 32 mins  
State of Ready with Ed Colson and Bill Fogarty is back for Season 4.  We have brought some new content to our podcast series with a series called OnScene where we interview those who have responded to disasters and what we as emergency managers, first responders, and everyone interested in disaster response can learn.  In Episode 1, we interview our own co-host, Bill Fo

Weather and Emergency Management

May 20 2021 49 mins  
Weather hazards have always been with us and were the first disasters emergency managers had to deal with. What roles do meteorologists play when warning and preparing the public for weather events? How can emergency managers coordinate with their weather partners and help their community? And what does the future hold as we look to weather and climate contributing to larger and mo

Preparing the Supply Chain - Building in Resilience

Apr 06 2021 56 mins  
2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic has shown us all how important the global economy of moving good from one place to another. Whether it is toilet paper or vaccines, the supply chain moves something from Point A to Point B to your doorstep. How do we protect it, prepare it, and the people who work within it? Join Bill Fogarty and Ed Colson as we speak with Andrew Owlett, an expert i

Wildfire Evacuations and Fire Management

Mar 15 2021 65 mins  
2020 was another catastrophic year for wildfires around the world. Although it is only March, forecasters predict another busy wildfire season in the United States. If you have not experienced a wildfire yet, or live in an area prone to wildfires, listen to our guest Brad Hartzell, a retired firefighter and now wildfire vegetation manager, share his experiences in dealing with and

Security and Emergency Management

Feb 01 2021 73 mins  
When you think of security, do you think of roving patrols and a desk to check in at? Security plays a critical role in supporting our critical infrastructure protection and is often the first on-scene during a disaster. What role is that? Where can emergency management work hand in hand with facility security? What does it take to get into this field?  Join Bill and Ed as we

Resiliency Post COVID-19

Jan 01 2021 49 mins  
There's no words to describe 2020. We had the pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes, economic disaster and more. How do we go on and emerge stronger on 2021? Join Ed &Bill as we chat with an expert in resilience : Robin Niemeyer who will walk us through steps to be mentally and emotionally resilient in 2021.

2019 End of Year episode!

Jan 10 2020 28 mins  
In this 2019 recap from State of Ready we talk about what 2019 brought about. We also highlight what 2020 it's going to bring for you listeners!

What's in Your Go-Bag? Ep1.2019

Jan 16 2019 59 mins  
What's in your Go-Bag?  If your new year's resolution is to be more prepared for a disaster, a Go-Bag filled with emergency and disaster supplies should be at the top of your list!  In this episode, Ed and Bill discuss the origins of the Go-Bag, the "Must" have and "Should" have of supplies and where to put it all.  Take our Twitter poll on the subject as well! 

Bill and Ed's 2018 in Review and Holiday Special!

Dec 18 2018 14 mins  
Bill and Ed review all that's happened this year and wrap it all up in a 2018 review. We also discuss what we have in store for 2019! Remember to subscribe and reach out to us on Twitter! @StateOfReady Ed - @Ready_Northwest Bill- @21clets