IAEM Region 9 Region Talk Podcast

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster. On the FEMA Preparedness Community, you can search for a program, register your group, and stay connected in your neighborhood! Please tune in to our guest, Frances Whalen, NEMBA, ABCP, a CERT specialist, to learn about CERT!What we discuss:CERT Trainings, Portal, and CommunityFinding a local CERTAnnual CERT Conference Resources from this episode:FEMA CERT: https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/welcome-to-cert? Get #Social: Substack Newsletter  |  https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn  |  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9Twitter |  https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

Happy holidays! We hope this year’s season fills you up with the things that mean most to you and energizes you for a happy and healthy new year. Want to know more about IAEM Region 9? Send a quick message to iaem.r9@iaem.com Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

Year in Review 2023, remembering some of the highlight guests, walking through the issues that challenged us, and summarizing what this year has meant for IAEM Region 9. Want to know more about IAEM Region 9?Send a quick message to iaem.r9@iaem.com Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 9 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region9Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 10! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation.What we discuss:Region 10 engagement and initiativesMembership and CoordinationWant to know more about IAEM Region 10? Send a quick message to iaem.r10@iaem.comGet #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/TAGS: IAEM, Region, Ten, Billy, Anderson, Emergency, Management, Isamar, Garcia, Round, The, Regions, Region, Membership, Regional, EngagementGuest(s): Billy Anderson iaem.r10@iaem.com

It's almost that time! This weekend many professionals will travel to participate in one of the most anticipated conferences. Region 9 welcomes IAEM Annual Conference attendees to Long Beach, CA! In preparation for the conference, we will highlight areas of interest for conference goers and we hope to see each other as we collectively meet to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation.What we discuss:Annual Conference Expectations and Experience Recommendations Want to know more about IAEM Region 9? Send a quick message to iaem.r9@iaem.comGet #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 9! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. What we discuss:Region 9 engagement and initiativesMembership and Coordination Want to know more about IAEM Region 9? Send a quick message to iaem.r9@iaem.com Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 9 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region9 Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 8! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. What we discuss:Region 8 engagement and initiativesMembership and Coordination Want to know more about IAEM Region 8? Send a quick message to iaem.r8@iaem.com Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 8 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region8 Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

IAEM-USA Region 9 UpdateGet #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iae... Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 7! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 7 President, Chet Hunter! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 7 is spicing things up! IAEM-USA Region 7 serves Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Chet Hunter is the IAEM-USA Region 7 President and Assistant Director of Emergency Management for Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. What we discuss:Region 7 engagement and initiativesIAEM-USA Region 7 Conference highlights.IAEM AEM/CEM July testing Membership and Coordination Want to know more about IAEM Region 7? Send a quick message to iaem.r7@iaem.com Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 7 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region7IAEM-USA Region 7 LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-7/ Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

Although we coordinate and manage emergencies and disasters, we lead teams, volunteers and individuals to resilience. Today’s podcast focuses on the leadership within emergency management. How do we develop, foster, and empower leaders in times of crisis? What essential elements are needed to switch from managing to leading. Tonight’s guests are Todd de Voe, Jackie Koci Tamayo and Isamar Garcia.What we discuss:How do we motivate our team in times of crisis?How do we build and foster relationships in blue sky days?Plans and Guidance are tools for leadershipWant to know more? Send a quick message to our guest,Resources from this episode:(If any)Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 6! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear about new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 6 President David Alamia! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 6 is growing its membership! IAEM-USA Region 6 serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. David Alamia is the IAEM-USA Region 6 President serving for his second term and is the Emergency Manager for the City of Baytown, Texas. What we discuss:Region 6 Challenge Coin BoxStudent Engagement InitiativeMembership Coordination Want to know more about IAEM Region 6? Send a quick message to iaem.r6@iaem.com Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 6 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region6 Get #Social:Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/ Host:Jackie Koci Tamayo | LinkedIn | TwitterIsamar Garcia | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Guest(s): David Alamia | iaem.r6@iaem.com

Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 4! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 4 President, Michael Evans! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 4 is coordinating the world of EM! IAEM-USA Region 4 serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee..Michael Evans is the IAEM-USA Region 4 President and currently serves as the Deputy Director for the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency in Alabama. What we discuss: Regional membership, coordination, and new initiatives for member engagement. Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 4 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region4 Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/Host: Isamar Garcia | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isamar-garcia/Jackie Koci Tamayo | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiekocitamayo/ Guest(s): Michael Evans | iaem.r4@iaem.com

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 5! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 5 President, Allison Farole! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 5 is spicing things up! IAEM-USA Region 5 serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Allison Farole is the IAEM-USA Region 5 President and is the Emergency Management Administrator for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. What we discuss: Regional membership, coordination, and new initiatives for member engagement. Resources from this episode:IAEM-USA Region 5 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region5Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/Host: Isamar Garcia | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isamar-garcia/Guest(s): Allison Farole | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afarole/

Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. Managed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify Californians to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in advance of an earthquake. The myShake App works along the U.S. West Coast, spanning California, Oregon, and Washington state. Tune in to learn about earthquake and tsunami preparedness from those who manage the statewide system.What we discuss: Early Earthquake Warning System for earthquakes and tsunamis Resources from this episode:California Earthquake Early Warning: www.earthquake.ca.gov Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

Every April is Celebrate Diversity Month. First initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. What a great time to recognize and understand our differences. By appreciating our similarities and differences, we discuss how to foster a deeper understanding of others. What we discuss:· Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace· Cultural Awareness· Fighting Discrimination· Celebrating Differences- - - -Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramHost: Jackie Koci Tamayo | LinkedIn | TwitterIsamar Garcia | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Resiliency has been a buzzword within Emergency Management, yet an entire field is created around ‘resiliency’. Alicia Peck, Sustainability Manager, will tell us what Resiliency means in her line of work and briefly discussion future expectations related to climate change as to prepare for related incidents. What we discuss:Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Synthesis Report for the 6th Assessment Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-cycle/Get #Social: Substack Newsletter: https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 3! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear about new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 3 President, Erik Gaull! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 3 is spicing things up!IAEM-USA Region 3 serves New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.Erik Gaull is the IAEM-USA Region 3 President and is an active Police Officer, Firefighter /Paramedic, Managing Director of Digby Group LLC, and serves as a Tri-Chair at the National Homeland Security Consortium.What we discuss:• Region 3 Strategic Plan development, Summer Symposium, and Book Club• Membership and Coordination• New initiatives and member engagement strategiesIf you enjoyed this podcast with IAEM Region 3 President, Erik Gaull, send a quick shout-out at iaem.r3@iaem.comResources from this episode:• IAEM-USA Region 3 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region3- - - -Get #Social:Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

The current All Hazards Incident Management Teams (AHIMT) development program residing in the U.S. Fire Administration has been phased out without any details on where it might reside in the future, or even whether a new agency or department has been found to continue this critical work. Where does that leave AHIMT now? Will there be a new development of a program? Will AHIMT only exist locally?All Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA) President, Dr. Randal Collins joins us to discuss the dismantling of the program, and the correspondence between AHIMTA and FEMA Administrator Criswell. What we discuss:• All Hazards Incident Management Teams Association• FEMA’s Dissolution of Incident Management Teams• AHIMTA and FEMA discussion about the Dissolution of IMTs.If you enjoyed this podcast with Dr. Randal Collins, send a quick shout out or leave a comment!Resources from this episode:o All Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA)o Website:https://www.ahimta.org/o AHIMTA letter to FEMA Administrator Criswell: FEMA Administrator 09152022.pdfo FEMA Administrator Criswell response to AHIMTA: https://ahimta.wildapricot.org/resources/Draft%20Response%20to%20Dr.%20Collins%20AHIMTA_10.26.22_signed.pdf - - - -Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

‘Round we go to IAEM-USA Region 2! ‘Round the Regions' is a special segment this year where we get to hear about new and exciting initiatives that exist for IAEM-USA members throughout the nation. We have Region 2 President, Anthony S. Mangeri, MPA, CPM, CEM! Tune in if you live in the area or just want to hear how Region 2 is spicing things up!IAEM-USA Region 2 serves New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Anthony S Mangeri, MPA, CPM, CEM is the IAEM-USA Region 2 President and (little bio)What we discuss:• Region 1 engagement and initiatives• Membership and CoordinationIf you enjoyed this podcast with IAEM Region 2 President, Andrew S Mangeri, send a quick shout-out at iaem.r2@iaem.comResources from this episode:• IAEM-USA Region 2 website: https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/region2- - - -Get #Social:Substack Newsletter: https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iaemr9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/

A Know Before You Go highlight reel for the IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium: Out of the EOC - Rising Above the Ashes with IAEM R9 Symposium committee member, Tomer Kalansky. Learn about what to expect and what you should be prepared for before heading to Garden Grove, California from February 28th - March 2nd. What we discuss:• Registration• Volunteer Opportunities• Speakers• Exhibitors/Sponsors• IAEM Certification ExaminationResources from this episode:• IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium Page o Registration Page: https://www.iaem.org/events/Region-9-Symposium-2023 o Volunteer Inquiry: iaem.r9secretary@iaem.com• Connect Consulting Services https://www.connectconsulting.biz/ - - - -Get #Social: Substack Newsletter | https://iaemr9.substack.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/iaem-usa-region-9/Twitter | https://twitter.com/iaemr9Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/IAEMR9Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iaemr9/