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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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11:05

Declaring Homelessness An Emergency

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/09

Homelessness has killed more people than natural disasters in California. Ten times more people will die on L.A.'s street in 2019 (~1,000) than died in the deadly 2018 forest fires (103). Over three years, more people will die on the streets of L.A. than in San Francisco's 1906 earthquakeI read a story about how an economic recession turned into a complete collapse of society. As interesting as the story was, I am not sure that a total failure would be the case; however, it looks like a page out of

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30:21

The Intersection of Emergency Management and Politics

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/06

Government policy is important in guiding disaster preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. In turn, political scientists have devoted considerable attention to the study of hazards and disasters, including the impact of disasters on election outcomes, the capacity of disasters to help set the crowded government agenda, and the various organizational strategies used by emergency management agencies. This week Todd is interviewing Bonnie Kristian, The former Acting Editor and Chief of The Week

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8:15

Do You Want to Be a Better Emergency Manager? Sharpen...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/10/02

Let's explore The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.I was talking with Dan Scott on the Leader's Cafe about attitude. We got into a deep conversation on how we react to outside pressures, how we deal with them and how those external pressures can impact our team. As leaders, we put on a good face and motivate our team. Right?Attitude is everything. A positive attitude starts within, and sometimes you need a kick start to get it going; everyone falls into a rut

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28:22

Why Reading Matters For Leaders/ Hurricane Ian update

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/29

Why should you become an avid reader? Join Todd and Marc as they discuss the benefits of reading. Reading can improves intelligence and lead to innovation and insight. Studies have shown that reading makes you smarter through a larger vocabulary, more world knowledge, and abstract reasoning skills. Reading is one of the quickest ways to acquire and assimilate new information. Many leaders believe that reading across fields is good for creativity. And leaders who can sample insights in other fields,

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9:29

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/25

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We Do Not Support Research?There has been a debate about whether or not someone should have a college degree to be an emergency manager. The second side of the argument is whether we should have emergency management degree programs. For full disclosure, I am an emergency management educator. If you read or listen to the Emergency Management Network, you know that I also write and research trends in emergency management. The field of emergency

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33:08

The Great ShakeOut Why You Need To Participate

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/22

Join Todd DeVoe and Mark Benthien as they discuss why you should participate in the Great ShakeOut! Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes (see links below) You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are an opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes: "Drop, Cover and Hold On." ShakeOut also has been organized to encourage you, your

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7:29

Thought Leadership; More Than an Opinion

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/18

Thought Leadership Over the last week, I have been thinking about reputation. I have a close friend who is beyond reproach and a very ethical person who takes a hit professionally. It has shaken them; they are struggling personally; however, has it impacted them professionally? Then I received a phone call from one of the people I mentor, and they told me how their office was turned upside down, and they were let go, and their boss was fired. As emergency management professionals, we are in the

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31:05

Climb and Lift: EMPower and Building Confidence as a...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/15

EMPower is a group of emergency management women created to provide support, networking, and leadership skills to assist women in their emergency management career. EMPower hosts events, talks, and networking. Another aspect of EMPower is bringing resources and skills to help women level up in pursuit of executive level positions if desired. A key role is to provide speaking opportunities to women to share their story and practice their presentation skills. Over the past three years, I have built

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6:25

September 11 Changed Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/11

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the most significant terrorist attack. For those working that day, it started normal, but by the end of the day, our world changed, and the way we did our job did as well. I was assigned to the Jefferson station in Los Angeles on the border of Colver City, down the street from the radio station KABC right off the I-10 freeway. This area is a bustling part of the city. My shift started at 0700 PT, and I hit the road at about 0530 PT to make it on time. As

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28:30

Exploring The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/08

We often hear it: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers how the term “accident” protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy

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4:17

Making A Difference Made Simple

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/04

We are four days into National Preparedness Month, and I am challenging all of you to make a difference in our profession. It sounds hard. However, it can be simple. Improving yourself and becoming a better you will make a better profession. Lead by example, and others will follow. This brings me to the person we all can follow as an example. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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31:41

Celebrating Leadership During National Preparedness...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/09/01

Why does public leadership matter in emergency management? Ray Cheung works with many partners to monitor, assess, and teach communities to prepare for a wide range of natural hazards. Ray and his team provide policymakers, emergency managers, and the public with the understanding needed to enhance family and community preparedness, response, and resilience.LinksTwitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddtdevoe/Substack:

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7:28

Applying Design Thinking to Emergency Management?

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/28

Applying Design Thinking to Emergency Management?I was writing my monolog for one of my podcasts. Prepare, Respond, Recover. I was discussing systems thinking and design thinking in the context of cybersecurity. And it got me thinking, why don't more emergency managers apply design thinking to what they do? A few things stuck with me when I read Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And for the record, I will reread it after writing this piece. Subscribe Today https://emnetwork.substack.com/ This is

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31:53

The Use of NGO's In The DIsaster Space

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Founded in 2010, Impact Northwest is a non-profit, non-governmental entity providing rescue, medical, and logistical support to those affected by disaster worldwide; preparedness support to communities in need; and professional rescue training.Impact volunteers are made up of people from all walks of life, but the one common thread between them is a commitment to their community and a commitment to humanity.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn:

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8:57

What is Leadership

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/21

Influential leaders take a personal interest in the long-term development of their team, and they use tact and other social skills to encourage team members to achieve their best. It isn't about being "nice" or "understanding"—it's about tapping into individual motivations to further an organization-wide goal. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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32:40

Climb and Lift: Women In EM Consulting

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/18

Alyssa Carrier is a sought-after management consultant, entrepreneur, and civic leader who serves as a strategic advisor and counselor to leaders at Federal and State-level organizations. Alyssa serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AC Disaster Consulting, LLC, which she founded in 2018. She is frequently called on to lead projects and assemble teams to provide program expertise and compassionate guidance before, during, and after a disaster.Alyssa was recently selected as the 2021 Harvard

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24:12

Polio Monkeypox and COVID Test NYC Hospitals

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/14

Todd DeVoe: if you have been paying attention to the news, you know that the polio virus has been found in the New York City sewage samples, according to city and state health departments.They felt that this was something they were going to find because some virus cases have popped up north of New York City in Rockland and Orange counties. The detection of poliovirus in the wastewater samples in New York city's alarming but not surprising. According to Mary Bassett and the state health department

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32:52

Cross-Agency Collaboration

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/11

Cross-Agency collaboration is critical to fighting against serious challenges such as the COVID pandemic and storms that impact multiple jurisdictions. These challenges on a wide scale cannot be resolved with traditional siloed solutions. These problems are best handled when organizations break down their boundaries and pool their resources together in order to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.Todd DeVoe Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/ToddTDeVoeLinkedIn:

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5:43

FEMA Warns Emergency Alert System Has a Critical Flaw

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/06

FEMA Warns Emergency Alert System Has a Critical Flaw This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned participants in the emergency alert system (EAS) that vulnerabilities can be used to allow threat actors to issue alerts over TV, radio, and cable networks.EAS allows the federal government, the president, or state-level officials to send out emergency warnings about potential weather issues or AMBER alerts for missing children. The alerts are typically sent over broadcast, cable,

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32:36

Sister in a Brotherhood

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2022/08/04

Her career began as a first responder with the fire service in the mid-80s. She recognized early on that to succeed as both a firefighter and a woman in a mostly male workplace would require perseverance, grit, and the ability to command respect.Over her three-decade career, she pushed herself to tackle new challenges and rise into leadership positions. She became an EMT and then a paramedic, while also earning a degree in fire science. When she finally achieved the rank of captain, she was the only

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