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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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27:47

Inside IAEM 2025: Building the Future of Emergency...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Show Notes: EMN | IAEM Conference 2025 Preview with Duane HagelgansEpisode Title:Inside IAEM 2025: Building the Future of Emergency ManagementHost: Dan Scott, CEMGuest: Duane Hagelgans, IAEM Conference ChairDuration: ~45 minutesSummary:In this special episode of The Emergency Management Network Podcast, host Dan Scott, CEM, sits down with Duane Hagelgans, the IAEM 2025 Conference Committee Chair, to discuss what attendees can expect from this year’s event in Savannah, Georgia.They dive into the

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3:10

Atmospheric Rivers and Rising Rivers: Weather...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/31

The primary focus of today’s briefing is the significant and ongoing impact of a substantial fall storm across the Northeast, resulting in localized roadway and coastal flooding. As we navigate through the details of this weather event, it becomes evident that gradual improvement is anticipated later in the day. Furthermore, we must acknowledge the impending arrival of the first in a series of Pacific atmospheric rivers that is expected to affect Washington and Oregon, bringing with it rising rivers

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4:18

Navigating the Coastal Challenges: A Brief on...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/30

ShownotesThe primary focus of today’s discussion revolves around the significant impacts of Hurricane Melissa as it navigates between the central Bahamas and Bermuda, specifically highlighting the consequential marine hazards and instances of minor coastal flooding along the Mid Atlantic and Northeast coastlines. We elucidate the various advisories issued by the National Weather Service, which indicate a marginal risk of severe weather, inclusive of damaging winds and the potential for isolated

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4:46

FEMA's Response: Over $1 Billion for 2026 FIFA World...

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/29

The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the significant impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has made landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm and is progressing northeastward towards the Bahamas. We meticulously delineate the potential hazards arising from this weather event, notably the elevated risk of rip currents and rough surf along the southeastern coast of the United States, particularly Florida. Additionally, the episode elaborates on various weather alerts, including

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3:39

Hurricane Melissa: The Caribbean's Impact on US Beaches

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/28

The salient point of today’s discourse revolves around the dangerous heat currently gripping Southern California, accompanied by heat advisories in regions such as Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Diego. As we navigate through the weather phenomena affecting the United States, we observe that a robust cold front is advancing through southeastern Texas and coastal Louisiana, presenting a marginal risk of severe weather, including isolated strong storms. Concurrently, we note the presence of Hurricane

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29:11

Socrates in the EOC

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Show Notes: Socrates in the EOCEpisode Summary:In this episode of The Emergency Management Network, hosts Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott explore Socrates's timeless philosophy and how his method of inquiry, humility, and pursuit of wisdom apply to today’s emergency operations centers (EOCs). Through the Socratic lens, we examine leadership under pressure, decision-making amidst uncertainty, and the value of questioning assumptions in complex incident management.Socrates taught that wisdom begins with

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3:21

EM Morning Brief 10/27/2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/27

This podcast episode delineates the current meteorological conditions across the United States as of October 27, 2025, with particular emphasis on localized hazards rather than widespread severe weather threats. The discussion highlights various weather advisories, including winter storm warnings for the Greater Yellowstone region, where hazardous travel conditions are anticipated due to snow accumulation. Additionally, listeners are informed of elevated fire weather risks in southern Colorado,

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4:16

EM Morning Brief: Friday October 24, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/24

In today’s EM Morning Brief for Friday, October 24th, 2025, Cedric provides updates on various weather predictions and emergency management activities across the United States. Key points include excessive rainfall expected in the Pacific Northwest and northern California, a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms in Texas, and Tropical Storm Melissa’s potential life-threatening flooding in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. FEMA reports several disaster declarations, including for severe storms in

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4:04

EM Morning Brief: Thursday October 23rd, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In today’s EM Morning Brief, Cedric covers weather alerts and updates for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. Key highlights include freeze and frost alerts from the Ohio Valley to Appalachia, high surf advisories in Hawaii, and gale conditions in southern New England waters. Detailed state-specific updates include a precautionary boil water notice in Hallandale Beach, FL, high fire danger in central and north Georgia, and lake-effect rain in western New York. Stay informed and safe with your local NWS

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33:48

Video:The Fault Lines of Federalism

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott explore the evolving balance of power between federal, state, and local governments in emergency management. Drawing from Todd’s doctoral research and professional experience, they unpack how “picket fence federalism” may actually find its most authentic expression in disaster management. From FEMA’s shifting role to the tension between autonomy and centralization, this conversation dives deep into what federalism means for practitioners on the ground… and

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33:48

Podcast The Fault Lines of Federalism:

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott explore the evolving balance of power between federal, state, and local governments in emergency management. Drawing from Todd’s doctoral research and professional experience, they unpack how “picket fence federalism” may actually find its most authentic expression in disaster management. From FEMA’s shifting role to the tension between autonomy and centralization, this conversation dives deep into what federalism means for practitioners on the ground… and

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4:05

EM Morning Brief - October 14, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Join Cedric for the EM Morning Brief on October 14, 2025. Western Alaska is in emergency response mode after Typhoon Halong’s remnants cause devastation, resulting in at least one fatality, two missing persons, and over 50 rescues. Central and southern California brace for heavy rain and potential flash flooding from an early-season Pacific storm. Tropical Storm Lorenzo remains in the Atlantic with no U.S. impact. A minor 2.6 earthquake strikes New York overnight with no damage reported

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34:14

Normalcy Bias and Complacency

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Why do we freeze when we should act? Why do organizations wait for the crisis to end before changing? In this episode, Todd DeVoe and Brian Colburn unpack the psychological trap of normalcy bias and its close cousin, complacency — the silent killers that erode readiness long before disaster strikes.Drawing from behavioral science, real-world emergency management experience, and leadership philosophy, they explore how our brains resist change, why “business as usual” is so seductive, and how leaders

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31:25

Not the Critic Who Counts, But the Leader Who Dares

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Show Notes — Not the Critic Who Counts, But the Leader Who DaresHosted by Todd DeVoe and Dan ScottIn this powerful episode, Todd and Dan dive deep into one of the most timeless lessons on leadership, courage, and purpose — inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s legendary “Man in the Arena” speech. Together, they unpack what it means to truly dare greatly in the face of criticism, fear, and uncertainty.This is not a conversation about perfection — it’s about presence.It’s about showing up when others

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3:29

EM Morning Brief: Monday October 6th 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Join Cedric for the EM Morning Brief on Monday, October 6th, 2025. Coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and high rip-current risks are impacting the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Florida to the Carolinas due to onshore flows and the full-moon king tides. Major weather warnings include Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories around the St. Johns River basin and Florida’s Atlantic shoreline. Updates from regional NWS offices detail ongoing hazards and advisories for Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina,

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5:03

EM Morning Brief, Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Good morning, I’m Cedric and this is your EM Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 30th, 2025. Hazardous surf and rip currents impact the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic due to Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, with limited U.S. coastal impacts mainly to surf and minor coastal flooding. Wildfire activity continues in the Pacific Northwest and California, with updates on evacuations and containment efforts. The USGS reports no damaging earthquakes in the past day. Congress has yet to

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4:45

EM Morning Brief, September 16th, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Join Cedric for the latest updates on weather and emergency management across the U.S. for Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. Coastal areas from North Carolina to New Jersey face strong winds, high surf, and flooding as a low-pressure system moves north. The West battles 47 uncontained wildfires with heightened activity. Severe storm risks are highlighted for parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska. Key fire incidents and weather conditions in states like Arizona, California, Colorado, and Hawaii are

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3:27

EM Morning Brief

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Join Cedric for the EM Morning Brief covering the latest weather concerns and emergency updates for Friday, September 12th, 2025. Topics include flooding risks in South Florida, southwestern Colorado, central New Mexico, and the northern Plains, severe storm forecasts in Montana and the Dakotas, and ongoing wildfire activity in the western United States. Stay informed with the latest evacuation orders, closures, and preparedness levels. Tune in for detailed reports from affected areas including

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2:39

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Join Cedric as he presents the E.M. Morning Brief for September 9, 2025.Today’s updates include ongoing wildfire activities in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Washington and Oregon, a recent 5.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Oregon, and various severe weather risks across the central and southern High Plains, eastern Colorado, western Kansas, eastern New Mexico, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of Texas. Additionally, Hurricane Kiko is causing hazardous surf conditions near Hawaii

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6:55

The Silence Before the Fall:

The Emergency Management Network Podcast ·

2025/05/10

By Todd T. DeVoe, CEM, MPAPause and reflect on this: history is filled with moments when people stood silent as their societies collapsed around them, none more emblematic than the fall of Rome. As flames consumed the city, Nero played on, indifferent. But the more profound tragedy wasn’t merely his instability or negligence. It was the paralysis of those who knew better. The senators, administrators, and caretakers of the public trust had the authority to act. They had the duty to speak. And yet,

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