Disaster Tough Podcast
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#131 The Preparedness Guy Returns - Interview with Nat Sellers
Whatever your craft is, be a master of it," said multi-platinum recording artist, Kid Rock.Nat Sellers AKA The Preparedness Guy, has put in the time and energy to master his craft of Emergency
#130 A “Hoya Saxa” Approach to Emergency Management at Georgetown University - Interview with OEM Director Marc Barbiere
Winston Churchill once said, To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them
#129 A 2022 Retrospective for Emergency Management Worldwide - Interview with Kyle King
The Danish Theologian, Sren Kierkegaard once said, Life is lived (looking) forwards, but understood (looking) backwards.In this weeks episode, Emergency and Crisis Management expert, Kyle King
#128 Fire & Water: A Conversation About The Similarities and Differences between Wildfire and Hurricane Response with Patrick McGinn
Opposite ends of the county, opposite ends of the spectrum- Hurricanes and Wildfire Seasons are in full swing. Hurricane Ian blasted through Florida this past week, causing thousands of people to be i
#127 A Look Back at National Preparedness Month & EM Weekly Preview - Discussion with Zack Borst, New Host of EM Weekly
It's been said, "If some is good, more is better."That statement has never been more true than right now in The Readiness Lab as their lineup of entertaining and informative content continues with
#126 The Hoosier Approach to Readiness in Clark County, Indiana - Interview with Gavan Hebner
Gavan Hebner may be "Midwestern Nice", but his approach to readiness has the Emergency Management Department in Clark County, Indiana ahead of the curve instead of finishing last.Gavan is Clark Co
#125 Rising to the Readiness Occasion at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport - Interview with Michael Rega, Emergency Planner
Rising Again is the motto for the City of Atlanta. That motto definitely applies to the level of readiness at the city's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.This weeks guest, Michael Rega
#124 Preparing For The Good - Commentary by Disaster Tough Podcast Host John Scardena
In this episode, John shares insights into becoming and remaining a highly accomplished emergency manager. He breaks down five key areas that emergency managers can do in order to achieve greatness. H
#123 The Hurricane Harvey Deployment with Super Storm Sandy GIUL & GIS Expert James Dewar - Episode 20 Replay
Having both deployed to Hurricane Harvey and leading the geospatial efforts for this record breaking event, John Scardena and James Dewer talk about their experiences responding to catastrophic disast
#122 "The Philly Special" - EM Style - Interview with Director Dominick Mireles of Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management
In February 2018, the term "Philly Special" went down in history for football fans everywhere as the now iconic trick play caught the New England Patriots completely unprepared and helped propel the P