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The Emergency Management Network Podcast

This podcast features strategies and advice from today’s leaders and experts in emergency management. Its purpose is to empower and enrich current and future leaders. emnetwork.substack.com

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3:45

FEMA Assistance Hub Reopens: Supporting Alaskan Storm...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/21

The principal focus of today’s discussion centers upon the imminent arrival of Arctic air in the Northern Plains, which necessitates the issuance of winter weather advisories and extreme cold watches. We elucidate the implications of a significant winter storm anticipated to develop this Friday, affecting regions from the Southern Rockies to the mid-south, with forewarnings of perilous wind chills and deteriorating travel conditions. Furthermore, we examine the recent seismic activity, including a

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4:03

Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Implications for...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/20

The foremost concern addressed in this briefing pertains to the significant lake effect snow impacting regions downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario, where winter storm warnings are currently in effect. The National Weather Service has indicated that snowfall rates may reach an alarming 2 to 3 inches per hour, accompanied by hazardous blowing and drifting snow, culminating in near whiteout conditions that are expected to persist through Wednesday afternoon. Furthermore, marine hazards on the Great

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4:25

Weathering the Storm: Key Updates on Winter...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Today’s central theme revolves around the significant winter weather conditions that are anticipated to impact various regions, particularly the Great Lakes and Interior Northeast. The Weather Prediction Center has identified a high likelihood of severe snow accumulation, with multiple winter storm and blizzard warnings currently in effect across several states. In particular, Alaska continues to face winter hazards, while California is under dense fog advisories and expects Santa Ana winds

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4:16

Severe Weather Predictions: Insights into Current...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Today, we elucidate the prevailing weather conditions across the United States, with particular emphasis on the inclement circumstances in Alaska, where blizzard warnings have been issued for the Bering Strait Coast, St. Lawrence Island, and Shishmaref, effective from this afternoon through Saturday. This episode meticulously details the winter storm warnings and advisories that have expanded throughout various regions, including the Brooks Range and Yukon Kuskokwim areas, which may restrict travel

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3:19

Coast Guard Operations: Enhancing Navigation in the...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Today, I provide a comprehensive overview of significant meteorological phenomena affecting various regions. The episode elucidates the incursion of Arctic air, which is precipitating lake effect snow across the Great Lakes, accompanied by dangerously low wind chills that may plummet to single digits or below zero in certain locales. We also note the absence of severe thunderstorms as the Storm Prediction Center reports minimal probabilities for such events today. Additionally, we discuss the

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3:16

A Comprehensive Overview of Current Weather...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/13

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of current weather conditions and natural events affecting various regions of the United States. The salient point of discussion centers on the notable warmth in the western states juxtaposed with a winter storm impacting the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Additionally, the episode addresses ongoing freezing spray hazards in the Bering Sea and the current status of wildfire incidents, which remain low but are nearing containment in Kentucky,

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31:37

Leaders Shape the Environment, Their People Do the Rest.

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Show NotesBased on the article: Leaders Don’t Fix People. Leaders Fix the EnvironmentIn this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, we explore a simple idea that carries profound implications for leadership in emergency management and beyond: Leaders don’t fix people. Leaders fix the environment.Inspired by the work and insights of L. David Marquet, this conversation challenges the instinct many leaders have to correct, manage, or “repair” individuals. Instead, we focus on how great

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2:45

Navigating Hazardous Conditions: Today's Weather...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/12

The salient point of this morning’s briefing is the significant winter weather and river flooding affecting various regions across the United States. As we delve into the current meteorological conditions, we note that the National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow in interior Maine, while the Skokomish River in Washington faces a flood warning due to moderate flooding. It is imperative for individuals traversing the impacted corridors to remain vigilant for sudden whiteouts and to

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4:10

Critical Alerts for Multiple States

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/09

The principal focus of this morning’s briefing is the severe weather conditions impacting various regions across the United States, including blizzard warnings in Alaska and flood watches in Alabama and Mississippi. I commence by outlining the alarming forecasts, which predict whiteout conditions and gusts of wind reaching up to 65 miles per hour in parts of Alaska, while Western New York is bracing for similar high wind warnings. Furthermore, central Alabama and southwest Mississippi are under

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2:41

FEMA Reopens Assistance Hub to Unveiling the Aurora

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/08

The primary focus of today’s briefing is the impending G1 geomagnetic storm watch issued by NOAA, which may grant observers in the northern United States the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. As we delve into the meteorological landscape, we will address the winter hazards currently affecting the central Rockies and southern High Plains, with specific attention to a winter storm warning in effect for the Colorado Front Range, predicting significant snowfall and adverse conditions

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4:09

Cascades in Crisis to Oklahoma's Stormy Outlook

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/07

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the severe winter weather conditions affecting various regions across the United States, particularly highlighting heavy mountain snow in the Washington and Oregon Cascades and blizzard warnings in Alaska’s Pribilof Islands. As articulated, winter storm warnings are in effect, predicting snowfall accumulation of one to two feet at pass level. Additionally, blizzard conditions are anticipated in parts of Alaska, with wind gusts nearing 60 mph creating

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4:06

Seismic Activity Update and FEMA Fraud Alerts

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/06

This podcast episode elucidates the significant meteorological events currently affecting various regions of the United States, with particular emphasis on the hazardous winter conditions prevailing in the Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. The discussion highlights the imminent heavy snowfall, with accumulations reaching up to several feet in the Cascades and northern Blues, thereby necessitating caution for travel through these regions. Additionally, the episode addresses the presence of

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36:59

The Silent Failure Mode: When Nothing Happens

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Episode TitleThe Silent Failure Mode: When Nothing HappensEpisode DescriptionIn emergency management, success is often defined by what doesn’t happen. No disasters. No major incidents. No headlines. And for a while, that quiet feels like validation.But over time, silence can become dangerous.In this episode, we explore the silent failure mode—the slow erosion of preparedness that occurs during long periods without crisis. When nothing happens, budgets shrink, plans gather dust, institutional memory

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3:22

Monitoring Winter Weather: Advisories and Warnings

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/05

The principal focus of this morning’s briefing is the severe weather conditions currently affecting the western United States, particularly driven by a potent Pacific storm. This meteorological phenomenon is resulting in significant rainfall at lower elevations and heavy snowfall in mountainous regions, thereby posing serious travel hazards across various states. The National Weather Service has identified the western region as the primary area of concern, with additional advisories issued for

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3:54

Emergency Weather Brief: Flooding and Winter Storm...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2026/01/02

Coastal flooding risks on the West Coast demand immediate attention as we navigate through the atmospheric conditions affecting various regions. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for the San Francisco Bay, effective from 7 AM today until 2 PM Saturday, emphasizing the potential for significant tidal overflow and low-lying road closures. Additionally, a winter storm warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada and adjacent ranges, where heavy snow accumulation is

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1:46

Happy New Year 2026

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/12/31

A Message to Our EMN Community — 2026As we step into 2026, I want to pause and say thank you.Emergency management rarely affords us clean endings or fresh starts. Crises overlap, risks compound, and the work continues whether the calendar turns or not. Still, this moment matters. It’s a chance to reflect on what we’ve learned, recalibrate where we’re headed, and recommit to the craft and calling of this profession.At EMN, our purpose remains steady: to create space for thoughtful analysis, honest

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4:33

New Year's Eve Preparedness: Navigating Severe...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/12/31

The episode delineates the significant meteorological events as the year 2025 concludes, highlighting the formidable winter conditions that are currently prevailing across various regions. A state of emergency has been expanded statewide in New York, primarily due to the incessant lake effect snow bands and accompanying winter storm warnings. Furthermore, the episode elucidates the nationwide security measures that have been heightened in anticipation of New Year’s festivities, with federal and

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3:43

The Aftermath of Blizzard Conditions: Recovery and...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Today, we delve into the pressing meteorological phenomena affecting various regions across the United States. Our primary focus centers on the continuation of lake effect snow, particularly in the vicinity of lakes Erie and Ontario, as lingering heavy bands persist through midweek. As gale conditions prevail over Lake Erie, with winds reaching 30 to 35 knots and wave heights of 8 to 13 feet, we underscore the significant hazards posed to small craft and shoreline travel. Furthermore, we address the

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39:24

The Year in Review

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/12/29

🎙️ The Emergency Management Network Podcast — The Year in Reviewwith Todd T. DeVoe & Dan ScottEpisode Description Every year tells a story. Some years change the plot.In this special Year in Review episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd T. DeVoe and Dan Scott return for their annual reflection—an unscripted, practitioner-driven conversation about what the past year revealed about emergency management, leadership, and the systems that support communities before, during, and after

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3:45

Earthquake Felt Across Northern California: No Damage...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/12/29

A powerful winter storm is currently impacting the upper Midwest and Great Lakes, resulting in blizzard conditions that pose significant hazards to travel and safety. As we delve into this episode, we will explore the ongoing weather events, including whiteouts and scattered power outages affecting regions from Northern Michigan to parts of Minnesota. Additionally, we will discuss the gale force winds and rough seas prevalent along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, which are exacerbated by a strong

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