Hometown Ready Emergency Management
by Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
Latest episode
S5, E9: From Disaster to Declaration: How Federal Assistance Works
S5, E9: From Disaster to Declaration: How Federal Assistance Works
About this podcast
The HometownREADY Emergency Management podcast explores all things related to emergency management. Produced by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management, the show offers the public an inside look at the dynamic world of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from severe weather and disaster communications to community preparedness and public safety careers. We also highlight ways for residents to get involved and play a role in building resilience. Tune in and join us as we work together to make every community a little more HometownREADY!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- S5, E9: From Disaster to Declaration: How Federal Assistance Works · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 9When a disaster strikes, who decides when it becomes a “disaster”, and what happens next? In this episode of HometownReady, we’re joined by FEMA Region 7 to break down the…
- S5, E8: Unleashed: When Emergencies Have Four Legs · 30 min · Season 5 Episode 8When we think about emergency management and public safety, animals might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from loose or aggressive dogs to emergencies involving…
- S5, E7: Chasing the Storm: Balancing Science and Safety · 40 min · Season 5 Episode 7Hollywood made storm chasing famous, but the real thing is about much more than dramatic skies and flying debris. In this episode, we’re joined by 417 Storm Chasers Matt Jones…
- S5, E6: Paging Emergency Management: What Hospitals Do When Disaster Strikes · 41 min · Season 5 Episode 6What happens when the emergency isn’t just happening in the hospital, but to the hospital itself? From TV dramas to movies, we’ve all seen the chaos of a hospital during a…
- S5, E5: LEPC: Hazmat, Planning, and A Whole Lot of Acronyms · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 5There's a team planning for emergencies long before they occur...and most people don't even know they exist. Settle in to meet the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). In…
- S5, E4: April 29, 2025 Lookback: Response, Recovery, and Resilience · 57 min · Season 5 Episode 4April 29, 2025 is a day many in our community won’t forget. In this special lookback episode, we sit down with partners from City Utilities and members of our Emergency…
- S5, E3: From Alerts to Action: Severe Weather Awareness Week · 49 min · Season 5 Episode 3Severe weather doesn’t follow a schedule...are you ready when it hits? In this episode, we’re joined by Angelica, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, to talk…
- S5, E2: Ready for Takeoff: Airport Safety & Myths About Flying · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 2Airports can feel overwhelming. Security lines, turbulence, delays, and plenty of stress about what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this episode, we sit down with…
- S5, E1: The Backbone of Response: Logistics in Emergency Management · 40 min · Season 5 Episode 1Season 5 kicks off with a look at one of the most critical (and often unseen) parts of emergency management: logistics. In this episode, we’re joined by our logistics specialist…
- S4, E10: Season Four Wrap-Up · 6 min · Season 4 Episode 10As we close out Season 4, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories, lessons, and voices that shaped this chapter of the podcast. From K9 units and search-and-rescue teams…
- S4, E8: Healing After the Headlines Part 1: Missouri’s Disaster Mental Health Response · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 8Disasters don’t end when the immediate danger passes. In this episode, we explore how Missouri plans for and delivers mental health support in the aftermath of crises. We’re…
- S4, E9: Healing After the Headlines Part 2: Voices in the Storm · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 9When the Joplin tornado tore through southwest Missouri, 911 dispatchers became a critical lifeline in the middle of chaos. In this episode, April Ford shares her firsthand…
- S4, E7: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 3, Emotional Support Dogs · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 7Not all K9 heroes chase suspects, some bring comfort when it’s needed most. In the final installment of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we explore the quieter, but…
- S4, E6: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 2, 3RK9 SAR Dogs · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 6When someone goes missing, every second counts. That’s where 3RK9 steps in. In part two of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we meet the dedicated volunteers behind this…
- S4, E5: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 1, GCSO K9 Unit · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 5When seconds matter, K9 units bring skills no human can match. In part one of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we shine a spotlight on the Greene County Sheriff’s…
- S4, E4: Meet Our New Administrative Manager, Sheila · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 4This month’s edition is a conversation with OEM’s newest employee, Sheila Driemeyer, who has joined the OEM team as our Administrative Manager. Tune in to learn how she got to…
- S4, E3: Meet Nicolette, Our New Public Information Officer · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode, we welcome Nicolette Zangara, the new Public Information Officer for the Office of Emergency Management. Nicolette shares her background in broadcast…
- S4, E2: Meet Our New Training & Exercise Specialist · 15 minThis month’s edition is a conversation with OEM’s newest employee, Josh Bakehouse, who has joined the OEM team as our Training & Exercise Specialist. Listen in to see how Josh…
- S4, E1: Volunteer Conference · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 1On February 8, 2025, Christian County Emergency Management and the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management held their inaugural Volunteer Conference. The event…
- S3, E7: Season 3 Wrap-Up, 2025 Plans, and Ready On Alert · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 7Join us for a special episode as we wrap up Season 3 and share exciting plans for 2025. Plus, don’t miss the debut of the brand-new OEM song, "Ready On Alert" – a perfect way to…
