Disaster Zone
by The Readiness Lab
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Incorporating Traffic Management into Your Disaster Planning
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About this podcast
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.
Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host via email.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 253 episodes
- Incorporating Traffic Management into Your Disaster Planning · 54 min · Season 6 Episode 24Traffic is something we deal with every day in our work commutes and vacations. When disaster strikes, managing traffic becomes a critical task for local and state jurisdictions…
- Moving Beyond Voice for Situational Awareness_mixdown · 1 h 7 min · Season 6 Episode 23We are living in a technological century. Everything we do will have some form of technology supporting our collective functions. While voice communications have dominated public…
- Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation · 1 h 2 min · Season 6 Episode 22In this podcast we review the highlights from a New Natural Resources Defense Council report, Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation The podcast guest is Dakota…
- World Cup Security Challenges · 46 min · Season 6 Episode 21The World Cup has presented some unique challenges for a multitude of agencies and jurisdictions spread over three nations. Security is a paramount consideration for hosting…
- Know Your Route for Disasters · 56 min · Season 6 Episode 20Chris Stewart is the President and Co-founder of IntelliMass Technologies Inc., a road- intelligence company based in British Columbia. A strategic and ethically-centered…
- Trust Factor During Disasters · 1 h 17 min · Season 6 Episode 19Trust is a basic ingredient in every relationship. This applies to individuals, marriages, business partners, nations and the relationship of governments to individuals. Trust is…
- The Gap Between Federal Flood Maps and Real Risk · 52 min · Season 6 Episode 18Flooding continues to be the number on hazard when it comes to disasters. Knowing what area is subject to flooding before a flood, the extent of what that flood impact might be…
- Legal Issues in Disaster Response and Recovery · 60 min · Season 6 Episode 17With every disaster there are legal considerations that come to the fore. In this podcast we explore the experience of one litigator advising FEMA Incident Management Teams…
- Protecting Your Home from Wind Blown Fire Embers · 55 min · Season 6 Episode 15Wildfires have become one of the more common natural hazard disasters that can impact people where they live and work. In this podcast we learn about general Firewise solutions…
- Nonprofit Fundraising · 60 min · Season 6 Episode 13If you are a nonprofit organization, it means that your goal is to not make money, but provide some form of service or product. The challenge is always how to do that without a…
- The Impact of Leading with Fear · 58 min · Season 6 Episode 12There are different types of leadership styles. One common on that still persists is using fear as a motivator for people and organizations. We will be exploring the impacts of…
- Annie Mack Vest OK Emergency Management · 1 h 0 min · Season 6 Episode 12Every state has an emergency management program. It is a reflection of the hazards a state might experience and the allocation of resources by government to those risks. In this…
- Project Hope Responds · 1 h 0 min · Season 6 Episode 11This podcast focuses primarily on aspects of disasters that impact operations here in the United States. In this particular podcast we will cast a bigger view at the…
- Performance Reviews for Dummies · 48 min · Season 6 Episode 10If you are a leader, manager, or supervisor, it is likely that you are required and responsible for the completion of performance appraisals for your direct reports. I (Eric)…
- Countering Drones in the United States · 1 h 2 min · Season 6 Episode 9The use of drones for public safety is expanding widely. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Drones can be used for many nefarious purposes. In Ukraine they are being…
- Planning For Resilience for Healthcare Facilities · 52 min · Season 6 Episode 8Healthcare is an industry that provides critical services to our communities. It is vital that they are prepared to do that under less-than-ideal conditions—such as when a…
- Reforming or Deforming FEMA · 1 h 3 min · Season 6 Episode 7There has been a tremendous amount of change brought initiated by the Trump Administration throughout the federal government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is…
- The National Guard's Role in Disasters · 52 min · Season 6 Episode 6The National Guard can be found in every state. They play a unique role in being both a federal and state government asset. In this podcast you will learn about the role of the…
- Floodplain Management · 47 min · Season 6 Episode 5Flooding is the most common hazard we have in the United States. There are many different types of flooding that can occur. Today we’ll be talking with a local flood plain…
- Emerging Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security · 1 h 7 min · Season 6 Episode 42025 has been a year of turmoil when it comes to emergency management. In this podcast we will be discussing how the future of emergency management will be shaped from one of the…
