Doug is a retired artillery officer with the ROTC. Emergency Management and Veterans Service Officer seemed to be his best “fit” for a career. The Sturgis Bike Rally in Meade County increases the population from 7000 to over 400,000 for a couple of weeks every year. Doug explains how all personnel prepares for this large-scale event yearly.LinksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeldCountyGovernment/SponsorThe Blue Cell https://thebluecell.com/index.html
Weld County, CO has started a project to build resiliency in all their communities. Their concept is that preparedness starts in your own backyard and will also end in your own backyard, and they want to bridge the gap between city officials and the rest of the community by opening the communication lines within each community. LinksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeldCountyGovernment/SponsorThe Blue Cell https://thebluecell.com/index.html
North Central Nebraska Emergency Manager covering 5 counties measuring over 600 miles. Has experienced 19 disaster declarations ranging from tornados, blizzards, wildland fires, and most recent flooding. During the March ’19 storm, he was experiencing a blizzard in his west counties and major flooding in his eastern counties simultaneously.LinksDoug Fox, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-fox-1b082a40/SponsorThe Blue Cell https://thebluecell.com/index.html
Planning Insurance Policies for Rural Preparedness. Different Blanket policies and what to look for with deductibles.Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-hannappel-94b63793/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmbureaufinancialshannon/Advertisers / SponsorThe Blue Cell https://thebluecell.com/index.html