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Our nation’s postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Join us as we explore the role of emergency management at New York University with NYU’s Ann-Marie McLaughlin, Director of Emergency Management.Web - https://www.nyu.edu/LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-mclaughlin-cem-cbcp-cbci-mep-cpp-68a1976/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Whether or not emergency management is considered a profession has been discussed and debated for several years. There are all sorts of implications including recognition as professionals, education versus training, classroom instruction versus on-the-job experience, and respect for the work emergency managers do both when responding to a disaster and when doing other things to preserve life, property, and the environment. In addition to performing the duties of an emergency manager, there are political and policy-making issues requiring the emergency manager’s attention. Dr. Carol Cwiak, Associate Professor of Emergency Management at North Dakota State University has been leading the transformation of emergency management from a job to a profession. Dr. Cwiak has lectured around the world on the importance of the code of ethics and core competencies for emergency management. Links: https://www.ndsu.edu/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-cwiak-20652410/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Cyberattacks are an ever-growing threat to critical infrastructures such as power, gas, water stations, and transportation control systems. Cybersecurity breaches can potentially have devastating physical and economic effects.Failing to plan for cyber threats as part of emergency management procedures is detrimental to national security and has become the focus of emergency management over the last 15 years.Prachee Kale, Founding Executive Fellow At CyberTheory Institute, co-founded Think.Design.Cyber to pioneer critical systems and design thinking in the cybersecurity discipline. Prachee is also the co-author of the award-winning research article “Cybersecurity: The End Game” published in Taylor and Francis’s EDPACs Journal. Cyber Theory - https://cybertheory.io/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Public-Private Partnerships is an agreement between a public agency and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. As governments seek to upgrade infrastructure and address the challenges of climate change, among other objectives, the need for private-sector involvement has grown. When considering pricing risk in a comprehensive and transparent way, governments can tap into the true expertise of private players. Brian Barnier, Head of Decision Science and Analytics is focused on growing companies, investments, and countries, bringing practical insight to investors, boards, and management to help them bridge from strategy to execution. He accelerates improvement in business results through a "risk lens" that incorporates both growth and turnaround lessons learned across industries, professional disciplines, and countries.Decision Science Analytics - https://decisionscienceanalytics.com/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

One of the growing sectors in emergency management is in healthcare. Hospital emergency management is a unique position in the healthcare system. They manage the integration of planning and response efforts within the physical campus and must interact with outside emergency response, emergency management, and public health agencies. Kelly McKinney, the Assistant Vice President of Emergency Management and Enterprise Resilience for NYU Langone Health, discusses how emergency management teams within the healthcare industry are working to overcome the issues they currently face in this ever-changing world.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

The question “what makes a good leader?” is at the forefront of every organization. Establishing a strong corporate culture creates happy employees and a more efficient work environment. It can also attract great talent that will help your organization prosper. Today we speak with former Special Forces Green Beret, Fran Racioppi, Chief People Officer at Analytix Solutions, and the Host of the Jedburgh Podcast by Talented War Group to discuss how emergency management and disaster response professionals are turned into confident leaders.LinksWeb - https://www.analytix.com/Jedburgh Podcast - https://talentwargroup.com/the-jedburgh-podcast/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Educational systems are constantly transforming to reflect a more digitized world. Although there are significant benefits that technology brings to the work environment, it also creates a large gap of inequality. Dr. Craig Hansen, President of the University of Applied Research and Development, works to remove the barriers to higher education by allowing professionals in the emergency management and oil and gas industry to gain recognition of their trainings and ultimately pave the wave for horizontal and vertical growth in their careers.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Every emergency manager has touched FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in one way or another during their career. As EMI surpasses 70 years of operation, the new Superintendent, Dr. Jeffery Stern discusses how to improve the training and education of the next generation of emergency managers, and the possibility of the development of an Emergency Management Command College.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

After suffering a traumatic and unfortunate brain injury, Jacob Green first changed career paths and became an EMT and a public safety dispatcher, then rose to the position of Assistant City Manager and founded Jacob Green & Associates, an organization that focuses on organizational and leadership development, emergency management, public safety, and crisis communications. Jacob Green is a nationally recognized expert in leadership development and crisis management and works to build stronger and more resilient teams.LinksJacob Green - https://jacobgreenandassociates.com/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Occupational stress in first responders is associated with an increased risk in mental health problems, while the emotional toll first responders endure on the job has caused suicide rates to skyrocket amongst the industry. Today, prepare.respod.recover. host Todd DeVoe speaks with Brice Long, COO of O2X, an organization that provides customized wellness programs for public safety departments, the military, and federal agencies to improve the lives of the people that fight to keep us safe.O2X - https://www.o2x.com/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Due to the uptick of mass shootings over the years, many professions outside of law enforcement are now being trained in active shooter response programs. But have you ever thought about who teaches the law enforcement officers themselves? Join prepare.respond.recover. host Todd DeVoe as he talks with Erik Franco, the CEO of "High Speed Tac Med", one of the nation’s most sought-after active shooter training programs for law enforcement and firefighting. Learn about “Run, Hide, Fight” and how these trainings are preparing law enforcement officers to tackle an active shooter situation as quickly and efficiently as possible.HSTM - https://highspeedtacmed.com/If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

A humanitarian crisis arises when an event affects vulnerable populations who are unable to withstand the negative consequences by themselves, and unfortunately, poor populations are likely to be more vulnerable to man-made or natural disasters. As other organizations fill the need for food and medical supplies, ShelterBox is providing the basic need for shelter. Listen in to this week’s episode of prepare.respond.recover as we explore how the disaster relief charity ShelterBox was formed and how they are working to help those in need.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Today prepare.respond.recover. speaks with Lead Research Meteorologist and Senior Director for Standards and Analytics Dr. Ian Giammanco from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) as he talks about the crazy experiments IBHS conducts to save lives and property as a result of severe weather. Why does IBHS do what they do? As we unfortunately know, severe weather disrupts lives, displaces families, and drives financial loss, however IBHS’s building safety research helps lead us to real-world solutions for home and business owners, helping to create more resilient communities.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

According to NOAA, severe weather issues (such as more frequent and intense heat waves and hurricanes dumping more than the usual rainfall) are an increasing liability to the economy, with 10 weather and climate disasters costing more than $1 billion each so far this year! In addition, western wildfires have also cost more than $40 billion during the past two years alone. Today, prepare.respond.recover. speaks with StormGeo’s TropicWatch Manager Chris Hebert to discuss how the rising costs of changing weather trends, advances in data-gathering and processing, and access to low Earth orbit (remove comma) have allowed StormGeo to lead the way in keeping critical businesses informed on storms heading their way.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Todd Mans, Founder of The Blue Cell, joins prepare.respond.recover. host Todd DeVoe to discuss why he started his training and exercise company. The two Todds explore game theory, why education and training is essential for emergency management professionals, and why it is important to take a "big tent" approach to preparing local emergency services to respond and recover to major disasters. Tune into this week’s episode now to learn more.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

In this week's latest prepare.respond.recover podcast episode, learn how Capacity Building International uses the principles of emergency management to help rebuild communities ravished by war. Founder and Managing Director Kyle King and his team have been in Ukraine since 2014, and today King is looking to see how they can continue their critical work. Listen in today to learn more. If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

5.11 has become one of the most iconic brands in public safety clothing and equipment. Today, prepare.respond.recover talks with Chris Skahill, Director of Marketing for 5.11. Skahill explains the care and attention to detail 5.11 takes to ensure that those who serve have the clothing and equipment they need to accomplish some of the most demanding jobs you can think of. Tune in today to learn more. If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

The word “shelter” conjures thoughts of protection and safety—a haven from whatever storm needs to be weathered. On this episode of prepare.respond.recover, we are talking to Kari Honkaniemi, CEO of Bos Construction Solutions, about KT-Shelter (KTS). KTS is a robust and large-scale weather shelter capable of performing in the most challenging environments and is designed to protect equipment, machinery, gear as well as staff. Bos Construction Solutions realized there was a pain point for quality temporary shelter, and they have solved that problem. Listen in today to learn more.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Safety in the workplace is more than a yellow vest and having a hard hat and eye protection on. It is about keeping your single most important assets (your employees!) safe. In this episode, prepare.respond.recover talks to Glen Silver, Vice President of Sales, and Doug Mayer, Emergency Management, Fire/Haz-Mat Response Business Development Specialist, at Blackline Safety--one of the leading safety companies in the world. Blackline is transforming the industrial and emergency services workplace through connected safety technology, and what makes them unique is their ability to combine technology with traditional safety systems in order to save lives. Tune in this week to hear how their goal is to ensure every emergency responder has the confidence to get the job done and to return home safely.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com

Tune into this week’s prepare.respond.recover episode as we discuss the history and future of emergency notification systems in the United States. FEMA's Integrated Public Alert & Warning Systems (IPAWS) are an important tool in keeping the public safe and informed during a critical event. The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System is FEMA's national system for local alerts that provide authenticated emergency and life-saving information to the public through mobile phones using Wireless Emergency Alerts, to radio and television via the Emergency Alert System, and on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Radio.If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com