One of the aspects of our environment that impacts us on a daily basis is the weather. When it comes to disasters, the weather can be the cause of the disaster and even if it isn’t, weather conditions are something we need to always concern ourselves with. In this podcast the guest is Reid Wolcott, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle In the podcast we have a wide-ranging discussion about how the NWS is organized and the weather products that they provide. In the second half we discuss the issuance of warnings, changes come to warning terminology and all the different electronic means used to issue warnings.This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

One of the aspects of our environment that impacts us on a daily basis is the weather. When it comes to disasters, the weather can be the cause of the disaster and even if it isn’t, weather conditions are something we need to always concern ourselves with. In this podcast the guest is Reid Wolcott, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/sew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle</a> In the podcast we have a wide-ranging discussion about how the NWS is organized and the weather products that they provide. In the second half we discuss the issuance of warnings, changes come to warning terminology and all the different electronic means used to issue warnings. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Predicting the Weather and Issuing Warnings

When asked, emergency managers will unfailingly say that the first critical infrastructure that needs to be restored after a disaster is communications. In this podcast I interview two T-Mobile subject matter experts, Rodney Cooper and Casey Muilenburg who, along with others, are responsible for the T-Mobile Emergency Response Team (ERT). We discuss all the components that make up an ERT, both equipment and personnel. T-Mobile now has a robust ERT capability that can be deployed for both planned events and for the wide range of disasters that communities might experience. Listening to this podcast will give you a good basis for understanding their capabilities and how to request their assistance. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network.Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA.

When asked, emergency managers will unfailingly say that the first critical infrastructure that needs to be restored after a disaster is communications. In this podcast I interview two T-Mobile subject matter experts, Rodney Cooper and Casey Muilenburg who, along with others, are responsible for the T-Mobile Emergency Response Team (ERT). We discuss all the components that make up an ERT, both equipment and personnel. T-Mobile now has a robust ERT capability that can be deployed for both planned events and for the wide range of disasters that communities might experience. Listening to this podcast will give you a good basis for understanding their capabilities and how to request their assistance. This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fbusiness%2Fgovernment&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8BSufX90zrzVeY8tir7UmI93JxePlo9ZmdQOEwU6kvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile for Government</a>, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network. Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see <a href="http://T-Mobile.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com</a>. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>.

T-Mobile's Emergency Response Team

Melanie Spring has over 18 years of experience in engineering, operations, continuous improvement, organizational change management, and business transformation, primarily in power and utilities.  Having just moved to consulting, her focus is now on helping organizations grow and transform by adopting improved business processes and finding new ways of working, enabled by technology investments.  In her time at a large public utility, Melanie held a number of storm positions in addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, including leading damage assessment, crew management, restoration strategy, and resource logistics.  Melanie served as the Louisiana Incident Response Logistics Chief for her utility for several years, including the historic 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season in which five storms made landfall in Louisiana.This episode is sponsored by Unearth. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Melanie Spring has over 18 years of experience in engineering, operations, continuous improvement, organizational change management, and business transformation, primarily in power and utilities.  Having just moved to consulting, her focus is now on helping organizations grow and transform by adopting improved business processes and finding new ways of working, enabled by technology investments.  In her time at a large public utility, Melanie held a number of storm positions in addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, including leading damage assessment, crew management, restoration strategy, and resource logistics.  Melanie served as the Louisiana Incident Response Logistics Chief for her utility for several years, including the historic 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season in which five storms made landfall in Louisiana. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.unearthlabs.com/field-operations-software/emergency-management?utm_source=Online&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterZone&amp;utm_id=DisasterZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unearth</a>. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Integrating Technology into Rapid Damage Assessment and Recovery

One of the things that the COVID Pandemic has highlighted is the growing shortage of healthcare workers. This is especially true in rural areas of the United States.  Erin J. McLaughlin  An employment attorney discusses the causes and impacts of this labor shortage and what is being done to address it. See a previous Disaster Zone Blog post directly related to this subject about an initiative by the National Governor’s Association (NGA) to work in concert with one another, Health Worker Shortage. Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

One of the things that the COVID Pandemic has highlighted is the growing shortage of healthcare workers. This is especially true in rural areas of the United States.  <a href="https://www.bipc.com/erin-mclaughlin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin J. McLaughlin</a>  An employment attorney discusses the causes and impacts of this labor shortage and what is being done to address it. See a previous Disaster Zone Blog post directly related to this subject about an initiative by the National Governor’s Association (NGA) to work in concert with one another, <a href="https://www.govtech.com/em/emergency-blogs/disaster-zone/health-worker-shortage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Health Worker Shortage</a>. <a href="https://dynamis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dynamis</a>, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

Healthcare Workforce Shortage 

One of the innovations coming out of the response to the COVID Pandemic is the use of Microsoft Teams as a platform for managing a remote response to the event. MS Teams can combine with the power of Esri ArcGIS to provide the mapping function which was a winning combination for some jurisdictions and companies. Chris Mcintosh, Bent Ear Solutions is my guest, along with Carrie Tropasso, Director of Technology for Bent Ear Solutions and Sheena Connelly, Emergency Management Preparedness and Logistics for EverSource Energy Together in this podcast we explore the advantages of using existing technologies already being used within an organization to optimize their ability to manage a disaster response and recovery. I was impressed with the ability of the software to capture all the documentation that is needed.This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

One of the innovations coming out of the response to the COVID Pandemic is the use of Microsoft Teams as a platform for managing a remote response to the event. MS Teams can combine with the power of Esri ArcGIS to provide the mapping function which was a winning combination for some jurisdictions and companies. Chris Mcintosh, <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> is my guest, along with Carrie Tropasso, Director of Technology for Bent Ear Solutions and Sheena Connelly, Emergency Management Preparedness and Logistics for <a href="https://www.eversource.com/content" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EverSource Energy</a> Together in this podcast we explore the advantages of using existing technologies already being used within an organization to optimize their ability to manage a disaster response and recovery. I was impressed with the ability of the software to capture all the documentation that is needed. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Adapting MS Teams for Crisis Information Management

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. In this podcast we hear from Brad Milliken who’s day-job is serving as an Emergency Management Specialist at the White House Operations Center. He lays out a case for doing planning differently. In addition to the podcast, you can read his article on the same topic in Emergency Management Magazine, Ditch the Plan and Write a Playbook.The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

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. In this podcast we hear from Brad Milliken who’s day-job is serving as an Emergency Management Specialist at the White House Operations Center. He lays out a case for doing planning differently. In addition to the podcast, you can read his article on the same topic in Emergency Management Magazine, <a href="https://www.govtech.com/em/preparedness/emergency-managers-ditch-the-plan-and-write-a-playbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ditch the Plan and Write a Playbook</a>. <a href="https://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a> is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

Plans Vs. Play Books

Ever since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 there has been a much stronger relationship between law enforcement and emergency management. In this podcast we explore that relationship with Paul Pastor, the former Pierce County, Washington State Sheriff. It is a wide-ranging discussion of challenges being faced by both professions. One of the topics covered included how we need to become prepared for much longer duration events, like that which we have endured with the COVID pandemic. We also covered climate change, the political climate, and how we need to work towards more transparency. This episode is sponsored by Unearth. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Ever since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 there has been a much stronger relationship between law enforcement and emergency management. In this podcast we explore that relationship with Paul Pastor, the former Pierce County, Washington State Sheriff. It is a wide-ranging discussion of challenges being faced by both professions. One of the topics covered included how we need to become prepared for much longer duration events, like that which we have endured with the COVID pandemic. We also covered climate change, the political climate, and how we need to work towards more transparency. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.unearthlabs.com/field-operations-software/emergency-management?utm_source=Online&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterZone&amp;utm_id=DisasterZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unearth</a>. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Management

Morgan Wright is the Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne and an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity strategy, cyber terrorism, and advanced technology. His landmark testimony before Congress on Healthcare.gov changed how the government collected personally identifiable information. He has made hundreds of appearances on national news, radio, and print. In this podcast Morgan highlights how Russia is playing the long game when it comes to cybersecurity. He also contrasts their goals with those of China. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

<a href="https://www.morganwright.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morgan Wright</a> is the Chief Security Advisor at <a href="https://www.sentinelone.com/platform/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SentinelOne</a> and an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity strategy, cyber terrorism, and advanced technology. His landmark testimony before Congress on <a href="http://Healthcare.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthcare.gov</a> changed how the government collected personally identifiable information. He has made hundreds of appearances on national news, radio, and print. In this podcast Morgan highlights how Russia is playing the long game when it comes to cybersecurity. He also contrasts their goals with those of China. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

The Upcoming Cold War with Russia

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 has a new Regional Administrator, Willie Nunn. Nunn had previously been a Federal Coordination Officer (FCO) for a number of years. In this podcast we explore how his past experiences, personal and professional have shaped his approach to his new position. 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.The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 has a new Regional Administrator, Willie Nunn. Nunn had previously been a Federal Coordination Officer (FCO) for a number of years. In this podcast we explore how his past experiences, personal and professional have shaped his approach to his new position. 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. <a href="https://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a> is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.<a href="https://dynamis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dynamis</a>, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

An Interview with FEMA Region X Administrator

Keith Krach

Keith Krach is the former chairman and CEO of DocuSign. He has been recognized for his work in B2B Commerce and Digital Transaction Management. He has held leadership positions with Angie’s List and General Motors. Formerly he was Chairman of the board of Trustees for Purdue University. Lastly, he served as the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment in the last presidential administration. In this podcast we have a wide ranging discussion about a variety of technologies, to include how the competition with China and their business practices, along with their unethical approach to the treatment of their own citizens needs to be taken into account as we move forward. Today he is continuing to advance freedom and defend against authoritarianism through the KRACH INSTITUTE FOR TECH DIPLOMACY.This episode is sponsored by Unearth. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Keith Krach is the former chairman and CEO of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DocuSign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DocuSign</a>. He has been recognized for his work in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business-to-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B2B Commerce</a> and Digital Transaction Management. He has held leadership positions with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie%E2%80%99s_List" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie’s List</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Motors</a>. Formerly he was Chairman of the board of Trustees for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purdue_University" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purdue University</a>. Lastly, he served as the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Secretary_of_State_for_Economic_Growth,_Energy,_and_the_Environment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment</a> in the last presidential administration. In this podcast we have a wide ranging discussion about a variety of technologies, to include how the competition with China and their business practices, along with their unethical approach to the treatment of their own citizens needs to be taken into account as we move forward. Today he is continuing to advance freedom and defend against authoritarianism through the <a href="https://techdiplomacy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KRACH INSTITUTE FOR TECH DIPLOMACY</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.unearthlabs.com/field-operations-software/emergency-management?utm_source=Online&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterZone&amp;utm_id=DisasterZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unearth</a>. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Keith Krach on Technology and Economic Diplomacy

Disaster Zone is hosted by Eric Holdeman, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them.Sponsors of this podcast include:Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions. The Blue Cell, a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm.Bent Ear Solutions offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization.T-Mobile for Government provides innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely.Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host via email.Podcast listeners might also be interested in the Disaster Zone Blog which is the number one blog on the topic of emergency management here in the United States.

Who’s responsibility is it to develop the next generation of emergency managers? I think that all of us must be contributing to that effort. In this podcast, Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator shares his ideas on Next Generation Emergency Managers The link will take you to his recent opinion piece in Emergency Management MagazineGaynor calls for more of a structured system of “education” and not training throughout the working life of an emergency manager. In the second half of the podcast, we go through a list of ten skills that emergency managers need and why he thinks these are important. We also discussed the value of “failing” during one’s career. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network.Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA.

Who’s responsibility is it to develop the next generation of emergency managers? I think that all of us must be contributing to that effort. In this podcast, Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator shares his ideas on <a href="https://www.govtech.com/em/preparedness/emergency-management-must-resist-the-status-quo-opinion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Generation Emergency Managers </a>The link will take you to his recent opinion piece in Emergency Management MagazineGaynor calls for more of a structured system of “education” and not training throughout the working life of an emergency manager. In the second half of the podcast, we go through a list of ten skills that emergency managers need and why he thinks these are important. We also discussed the value of “failing” during one’s career. This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fbusiness%2Fgovernment&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8BSufX90zrzVeY8tir7UmI93JxePlo9ZmdQOEwU6kvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile for Government</a>, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network. Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see <a href="http://T-Mobile.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com</a>. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>.

Next Generation Emergency Managers

In our 21st Century workplace and personal lives, technology has dominated, and thus cybersecurity has become an ever more important consideration. For each and every organization, be it public or private, along with cybersecurity comes the need to protect the privacy of people and organizations. In this podcast Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer for the City of Seattle shares some best practices concerning integrating privacy protections into work that organizations are doing on cybersecurity. The website mentioned in the podcast is Seattle Open Data.This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

In our 21st Century workplace and personal lives, technology has dominated, and thus cybersecurity has become an ever more important consideration. For each and every organization, be it public or private, along with cybersecurity comes the need to protect the privacy of people and organizations. In this podcast Ginger Armbruster, Chief Privacy Officer for the City of Seattle shares some best practices concerning integrating privacy protections into work that organizations are doing on cybersecurity. The website mentioned in the podcast is <a href="https://data.seattle.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Open Data</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Cybersecurity and Privacy

When emergencies and disasters strike, we all depend on 911 Centers to be functional. Disasters range from earthquakes, cyberattacks and wildfires to local power outages, an ice storm or a white powder delivered to your door. Today 911 Centers are tech heavy places and getting even more technical as they try to keep up with consumer technology trends. In this podcast we explore the technical side of 911 Centers and how they are meeting the challenges brought on by the 21st Century. Bill Schrier, a Public Safety Advisor with many years of experience in government information technology walks us through how 911 Centers function and 911 system plans for the future.Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network.Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA.

When emergencies and disasters strike, we all depend on 911 Centers to be functional. Disasters range from earthquakes, cyberattacks and wildfires to local power outages, an ice storm or a white powder delivered to your door. Today 911 Centers are tech heavy places and getting even more technical as they try to keep up with consumer technology trends. In this podcast we explore the technical side of 911 Centers and how they are meeting the challenges brought on by the 21st Century. Bill Schrier, a Public Safety Advisor with many years of experience in government information technology walks us through how 911 Centers function and 911 system plans for the future. <a href="https://dynamis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dynamis</a>, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fbusiness%2Fgovernment&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8BSufX90zrzVeY8tir7UmI93JxePlo9ZmdQOEwU6kvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile for Government</a>, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network. Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see <a href="http://T-Mobile.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com</a>. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>.

Will 911 Survive Modernization?

Supply chains have been in the news for the last two years. Their vulnerability has been highlighted in many different ways during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this podcast we learn about cybersecurity and dependencies that exist between elements of our various supply chains.  Our guest, Missy Gillette, a Senior Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton has the expertise and experience to share best practices with the Disaster Zone audience. The time to take action is now, before you and your organization become the next cybersecurity hack. This episode is sponsored by Unearth. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Supply chains have been in the news for the last two years. Their vulnerability has been highlighted in many different ways during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this podcast we learn about cybersecurity and dependencies that exist between elements of our various supply chains.  Our guest, Missy Gillette, a Senior Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton has the expertise and experience to share best practices with the Disaster Zone audience. The time to take action is now, before you and your organization become the next cybersecurity hack. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.unearthlabs.com/field-operations-software/emergency-management?utm_source=Online&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterZone&amp;utm_id=DisasterZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unearth</a>. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

Supply Chain Cyber Security

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be complex in itself to any novice learning about it for the first time. What can make it even more challenging is when disciplines and jurisdictions begin trying to operate as a Unified Command. The concept of unified command is not well understood and what appears clear cut decision making can be countered by others as being inappropriate. Unified Command and how ICS interfaces with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is also discussed in this podcast. Todd Manns, Founder of The Blue Cell a virtual Incident Command System and consequence management training company, is the guest. The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be complex in itself to any novice learning about it for the first time. What can make it even more challenging is when disciplines and jurisdictions begin trying to operate as a Unified Command. The concept of unified command is not well understood and what appears clear cut decision making can be countered by others as being inappropriate. Unified Command and how ICS interfaces with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is also discussed in this podcast. Todd Manns, Founder of <a href="http://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a> a virtual Incident Command System and consequence management training company, is the guest.  <a href="https://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a> is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

Best Practices in Implementing Unified Command

With every advance on the technological front, we are getting closer and closer to having real-time situational awareness when disasters strike. This is happening via a variety of means. One of which is the seismic monitoring of buildings for what seismic (G forces) they have been exposed to. Knowing that, along with the age of the building, the construction methods and soils that they sit on, you can project the amount of damages that might have occurred to the structure. This topic and earthquakes in general are the subject of this podcast that is an interview with Taka Yokoyama, Director of Operations for Safehub. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

With every advance on the technological front, we are getting closer and closer to having real-time situational awareness when disasters strike. This is happening via a variety of means. One of which is the seismic monitoring of buildings for what seismic (G forces) they have been exposed to. Knowing that, along with the age of the building, the construction methods and soils that they sit on, you can project the amount of damages that might have occurred to the structure. This topic and earthquakes in general are the subject of this podcast that is an interview with Taka Yokoyama, Director of Operations for <a href="https://safehub.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safehub</a>. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Realtime Situational Awareness

One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis. The guest for this podcast is Elyssa Tappero, Outer Coast Tsunami Program Coordinator for the Washington State Emergency Management Division. In this program we review what the difference sources of tsunami waves are, and what their potential impact can be here in the Pacific Northwest. We also delve into what individuals and organizations can to be warned of an oncoming tsunami and what mitigation measures are being used to reduce the destructive impacts of these waves. This is the website mentioned in the podcast: mil.wa.gov/alerts. 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. The guest for this podcast is Elyssa Tappero, Outer Coast Tsunami Program Coordinator for the Washington State Emergency Management Division. In this program we review what the difference sources of tsunami waves are, and what their potential impact can be here in the Pacific Northwest. We also delve into what individuals and organizations can to be warned of an oncoming tsunami and what mitigation measures are being used to reduce the destructive impacts of these waves. This is the website mentioned in the podcast: <a href="https://mil.wa.gov/alerts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mil.wa.gov/alerts</a>. <a href="https://dynamis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dynamis</a>, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

Tsunami Threat in the Pacific NW

Every disaster imaginable produces some form of disaster debris. Disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and a tsunami can be mega producers of debris. Even the typical flood has people ripping out carpets and other household items from their homes and piling them on the curb. It becomes government’s job to haul them away. Chris Walker with MERITS provides very practical suggestions for people and agencies to use in dealing with disaster debris. Merit’s solution’s also include verified identity and digital credentialing which are discussed.  This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network.Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA.

Every disaster imaginable produces some form of disaster debris. Disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and a tsunami can be mega producers of debris. Even the typical flood has people ripping out carpets and other household items from their homes and piling them on the curb. It becomes government’s job to haul them away. Chris Walker with MERITS provides very practical suggestions for people and agencies to use in dealing with disaster debris. <a href="https://www.merits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merit’s solution’s also include verified identity and digital credentialing</a> which are discussed.  This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fbusiness%2Fgovernment&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8BSufX90zrzVeY8tir7UmI93JxePlo9ZmdQOEwU6kvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile for Government</a>, providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely. Their mobile device management solutions help safeguard sensitive data and their network is ideal for unlocking game-changing loT technology.  T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile is America’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network. Capable device required for 5G; coverage not available in some areas. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see <a href="http://T-Mobile.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com</a>. Fastest: Based on median, overall combined 5G speeds according to analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 5G download speeds for Q1 2022. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>. umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience including task completion collected from November 2021 to May 2022. Full details can be found on: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSheeba.Bruning1%40T-Mobile.com%7C9d4f98e4bb2443d3cdba08da5ed46153%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637926563509218506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rj337LWsttGHHcKPGv%2Fh7dvlGiyzs29N%2BMtEiTFQkks%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>.

Disaster Debris Management

What does leadership look like in the 21st Century? To find out, I went to Steve Metruck, the Executive Director for the Port of Seattle. The port has both maritime and airport operations with billions of dollars in capital investments being made. Steve had a very successful United States Coast Guard career, retiring as a two star admiral. In a series of responses to a number of questions he reflects on what makes for a good leader. What does a high performing organization look like, how to hire good people and what to do when you find yourself working for a boss who is perhaps not a good leader? You will find his responses straight forward and reflective of what a great leader is thinking about today. You are sure to learn something new about being a better leader. This episode is sponsored by two key Disaster Zone partners:The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.Bent Ear Solutions offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

What does leadership look like in the 21st Century? To find out, I went to Steve Metruck, the Executive Director for the Port of Seattle. The port has both maritime and airport operations with billions of dollars in capital investments being made. Steve had a very successful United States Coast Guard career, retiring as a two star admiral. In a series of responses to a number of questions he reflects on what makes for a good leader. What does a high performing organization look like, how to hire good people and what to do when you find yourself working for a boss who is perhaps not a good leader? You will find his responses straight forward and reflective of what a great leader is thinking about today. You are sure to learn something new about being a better leader. This episode is sponsored by two key Disaster Zone partners: <a href="https://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a> is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities. <a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Executive Leadership in the 21st Century

The disaster recovery process for Presidentially declared disasters here in the United States is hugely complex. It is no easy task to enter into and to accomplish. Jerry Quinn is an expert in assisting public agencies work their way through the disaster recovery maze. In this podcast we look at the process in general, where the pitfalls are, and then suggestions for getting the most recovery funding from the federal government. While being able to retain those funds when the eventual audit comes—which is sometimes years later. This episode is sponsored by Unearth. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

The disaster recovery process for Presidentially declared disasters here in the United States is hugely complex. It is no easy task to enter into and to accomplish. Jerry Quinn is an expert in assisting public agencies work their way through the disaster recovery maze. In this podcast we look at the process in general, where the pitfalls are, and then suggestions for getting the most recovery funding from the federal government. While being able to retain those funds when the eventual audit comes—which is sometimes years later. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.unearthlabs.com/field-operations-software/emergency-management?utm_source=Online&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterZone&amp;utm_id=DisasterZone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unearth</a>. Unearth’s emergency response software connects field responders and the command center, equipping teams with mobile tools for rapid damage assessments, real-time incident tracking, and seamless information sharing. Empower field teams where their work actually happens - reducing response times, optimizing resource management, and simplifying reporting with a dynamic, map-based field operations platform.

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Disaster Zone is hosted by <a href="http://ericholdeman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Holdeman</a>, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them. Sponsors of this podcast include:<ul><li><a href="https://dynamis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dynamis</a>, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions.</li> <li><a href="https://thebluecell.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Cell</a>, a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm.</li><li><a href="https://www.bentearsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bent Ear Solutions</a> offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization.</li><li><a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/business/government" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T-Mobile for Government</a> provides innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely.</li></ul>Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host <a href="mailto: ericholdeman@ericholdeman.com">via email.</a> Podcast listeners might also be interested in the <a href="https://www.govtech.com/em/emergency-blogs/disaster-zone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disaster Zone Blog</a> which is the number one blog on the topic of emergency management here in the United States.

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