The KEMA Podcast

Join Paul and Amy as they discuss the current state of Emergency Management in 2020. Discussion points include COVID, tropical weather, wildfires, heat waves, civil unrest, and more. Amy provides a much needed KEMA update and Paul shares a report on where Pennsylvania ranks in major disasters.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMACON 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19. We will see you for KEMACON 2021 next year.The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for a discussion on how the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted Emergency Management worldwide. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 25-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for the latest PEMA news, KEMA updates and other Emergency Management related discussions. This week's main discussion point is, How effective is Twitter during a disaster. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 25-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea on Twitteremail - conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Join Paul and Amy for a very in-depth discussion about the Wuhan Coronavirus, the Puerto Rico supply debacle and much much more. #WuhanCoronaVirus #Wuhan #WuhanOutbreak #2019nCoVThe Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Paul & Amy close out 2019 on Christmas Eve with a special episode tracking Santa and an in-depth discussion about FEMA's National Emergency Training Center & EMI. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

The hosts are back from a much-needed break after KEMACon2019. Today they discuss the text to 911 system and Paul's first trip to FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 24-27, 2020Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2020The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolito.com

Paul and Amy say goodbye to KEMACon2019 and discuss KEMACon2020. A special thank you to everyone that stopped to talk with us and interview for the show. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Bob Gerlach finally takes a break to sit down with Paul and Amy and give some behind the scenes discussions of this year's KEMA Conference. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Molly Dougherty from PEMA and Pat Schull safety security and risk director from downtown Harrisburg private sector discuss their roles in emergency management and working together to build partnerships.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief/EMA Chief Matt Brown and Deputy Chief Steve Imbarlina stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth to chat with Paul and Amy about Allegheny County Emergency Services, their new facility, and their experience at KEMACon2019.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The Somerset County & Bedford County EMA Directors sit down with Paul and Amy and discuss EMA.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The Deputy Superintendent from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute Michael Sharon stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth after delivering his Keynote address to discuss all things FEMA, EMI, and IS courses.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

The day 2 update for KEMACon2019.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Montgomery County Community Outreach Coordinator Tim Elbertson stopped by the KEMA Podcast booth to discuss the Virtual Operations Support Team (VOST). The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Fred McMullen from the NWS Pittsburgh Office and Matt Steinbugl from the NWS Office in State College stopped by the KEMA Podcast Booth to discuss how the NWS works with Emergency Management. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Dave Bjorkman from the Pennsylvania College of Technology stopped by the KEMA podcast booth to discuss the Emergency Management program that is available from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Paul and Amy are live at The Blair County Convention Center for #KEMACon2019. Their first episode covers important information that all conference attendees need to know.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Amy and Paul discuss the PG&E mitigation strategy to shut off the power grid to 500,000 residents in California, the upcoming KEMA conference, and PEMA's strategy to prepare Pennsylvania residents for this year's winter weather. The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com

Amy graduated from FEMA's Master PIO program and gives details about her final week at EMI. The hosts also discuss October's preparedness tips from ready.gov and Amy gives some last-minute​ important information about the KEMA Conference.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastEMAIL YOUR KEMA BOARD NOMINATION FORMS to: dbjorkman@saviorassociates.comListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com​​

Today Paul and Amy discuss the PEMA Damage Assessment levels, the new Facebook alert tool that is coming for all Government agencies by the end of the year and Amy gives an update from the KEMA Board Meeting yesterday in Altoona, Pa.The Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA - www.kema-pa.comKEMA Conference - www.kemaconference.comFollow KEMA on social media:Facebook - Keystone Emergency Management Association & KEMA Conference Twitter - @keystoneEMA & @kemaconferenceLinkedin - Keystone Emergency Management AssociationKEMA Emergency Management ConferenceOctober 27-29Blair County Convention CenterAltoona, Pa#KEMACon2019The KEMA PodcastHost - Paul Falavolito @paulfalavolito on TwitterCo-Host - Amy Amer @amykatea conference@kema-pa.org#KEMAPodcastListen to the KEMA Podcast on Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts and give us a 5 Star Rating if you enjoyed the show.*For more Paul Falavolito podcasts, visit www.paulfalavolitopodcast.com