Disaster Recovery Roundtable
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis podcast is a platform to explore, engage, and educate the emergency management community and will feature guests from diverse emergency management disciplines to discuss mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery topics intended to promote the exchange of ideas and best practices. Episode topics are developed from our team of disaster experts, listeners, and the clients we serve.
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The Origin of Miami Dade’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Program
September 10, 2021 19:11 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBRecent disasters this summer including the devastating condominium collapse in north Miami, the Haiti Earthquake, deadly floods in central Tennessee and Hurricane Ida’s impact in the Gulf Coast and Northeast have demonstrated the crucial role of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams. In this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable, we discuss the origins of Miami-Dade’s USAR program and how it led to the national program we have today.
The Weather Channel’s Stephanie Abrams
July 21, 2021 19:22 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBTopics Covered Stephanie Abrams grew up in Florida and the first time she considered a career in meteorology was after witnessing the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew’s impact to south Miami Dade County in 1992. Some of the most memorable storms she has covered in the past include Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Michael in 2018, and Hurricane Laura during the historic 2020 hurricane season. Another memorable event Stephanie covered for the Weather Channel was the 2017 Solar Eclipse in...
A Look Back at the 2021 Hurricane Season and Kickoff to the 2021 Season with Dr. Phil Klotzbach
June 01, 2021 19:49 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University has been releasing a seasonal hurricane forecast every year since 1984 under Dr. William Gray. Dr. Phil Klotzbach currently leads the research program and is well known among the emergency management community for his annual forecasts. Dr. Klotzbach will share the latest update for the 2021 season and indications on how the forecast might be changing on the eve of an updated forecast, which will be released by Colorado State on Ju...
Listos California Preparedness Campaign
March 05, 2021 19:54 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBA California campaign is helping to engage the most vulnerable in that state as they promote five steps for safety and survival from disasters. In this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable, we hear from Justin Knighten, the previous co-chair of the Listos California Preparedness Campaign, about how it is reaching targeted audiences to support personal preparedness. Topics Covered: Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced that the state’s eme...
California on the Road to Recovery After Most Active Wildfire Season in State History
February 24, 2021 16:46 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MBThe state of California continues recovery efforts from a historic wildfire season which included some of the largest fires (in acreage burned) in state —second only to the COVID-19 pandemic for worst disasters of the year. By the end of December, over 9,000 fires burned nearly 4.4 million acres, or about 4% of the state’s approximate 100 million acres of land. The August Complex Fire has been classified as the first “gigafire”- burning over 1 million acres across seven counties. It was one ...
Challenges for States Managing the COVID-19 Vaccination Process
December 10, 2020 20:44 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBAs the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. In today’s episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast, Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig says the biggest challenge for states will be managing the vaccine program. Topics Covered: The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is me...
Challenges for States Managing the COVID-19 Vaccination Process
December 10, 2020 20:43As the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. In today’s episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast, Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig says the biggest challenge for states will be managing the vaccine program. Topics Covered: The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is me...
Challenges for States Managing the COVID-19 Vaccination Process
December 10, 2020 20:43As the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. In today’s episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast, Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig says the biggest challenge for states will be managing the vaccine program. Topics Covered: The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is me...
Challenges for States Managing the COVID-19 Vaccination Process
December 10, 2020 20:42As the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. In today’s episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast, Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig says the biggest challenge for states will be managing the vaccine program. Topics Covered: The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is me...
How Local United Ways Disaster Services Program is Supporting Communities After Hurricanes, Wildfires, Pandemics, and Other Events
December 08, 2020 18:57 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBThe United Way has a dedicated Disaster Services division to support local chapters and the communities they serve in preparing and recovering from disasters. This support includes preparing the chapters and their staff to be prepared for events in their community, in addition to positioning their resources to support the recovery of the entire community from events. We’ll hear from the Director of Disaster Services, Tinika Fails, on how her division is supporting the 1,100 chapters in all 5...
A look back at the 2020 Hurricane Season – An Interview with Hurricane Researcher and Forecaster Dr. Phil Klotzbach
November 30, 2020 19:47 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThe 2020 hurricane season ends November 30th. This hurricane season resulted in historic impacts across the U.S. including a record five landfalling storms hitting Louisiana. The effects from this season were felt in almost every state along the Gulf Coast and up the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. In fact, every coastal county or parish east of the Mississippi — except one — was under a tropical-related watch or warning at some point during the season. To put this historic season in perspectiv...
How Local United Way Chapters Are Supporting Disasters including COVID-19
November 11, 2020 13:55 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBThe United Way has over 1,100 chapters around the United States supporting needs in local communities. The United Way of the Mohawk Valley serves Oneida and Herkimer Counties in the Utica area of Upstate New York. The agency supports a variety of community programs including food banks, after school programs, job and career programs, tax filing services, and hosting the communities 2-1-1 network. About the United Way of the Mohawk Valley United Way of the Mohawk Valley is an independent...
How the United Way is Responding to COVID-19 and Other Disasters in 2020
November 05, 2020 19:18 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBThe United Way has over 1,100 chapters around the United States supporting needs in local communities. The largest privately funded non-profit supports many needs, especially after a disaster. During 2020, the non-profit has stepped up to fill in the gaps typically provided by local organizations and agencies, including food banks, and other necessary services lacking as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics Covered: United Way’s local chapters adjusted how they deliver service...
Mitigating for Wildfires: A California Community’s Response to Wildfires
November 03, 2020 18:32 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSonoma County California has been impacted by numerous weather-related disasters in the last few years — from a historic drought to devastating wildfires in three of the last four years. In between the county experienced flooding and mudslides. These events have changed how Sonoma County prepares for disasters by improving mitigation efforts, expanding community outreach programs, increasing funding for emergency management, and providing multiple sources to alert the public of threats. Sono...
Mitigating for Wildfires with NFPA’s Firewise USA initiative
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBThe national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. Any community that meets a set of voluntary criteria on an annual basis and retains an “In Good Standing Status” may identify itself as being a Firewise® Site. The Firewise USA® program is administered by NFPA®...
FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Programs
September 25, 2020 20:14 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBYouth Preparedness is a key focus for FEMA in creating a Culture of Preparedness in the U.S. In this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable we’re joined by FEMA’s Branch Chief for Preparedness Programs, Allison Carlock, as she shares the importance of engaging youth to increase community preparedness. Allison will also share tips on how emergency managers can start a youth program in their own community.
Preparing for Major Tornadoes
September 18, 2020 21:44 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBLearn how devastating and catastrophic EF 5 tornadoes severely impacted Joplin Missouri and Moore, Oklahoma. And how can you prepare for such a destructive tornado. EF 5 Tornadoes are the strongest storms on earth with winds more than 200 mph and in 1999 one tornado produced a record wind speed of 314 miles per hour as it was devastating Moore, Oklahoma. To survive a tornado, you need to have a sturdy room in the lowest level of a secure home on a foundation. It is not recommended to try...
Labor Day Hurricane
September 07, 2020 20:59 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBOn September 2, 1935, a disaster was unfolding in the Florida Keys as a category 5 hurricane with winds estimated near 185 mph made landfall on Long Key in Monroe County. As the storm’s center moved on shore, the barometric pressure was recorded at 892 millibars, the lowest on record in the U.S. The storm devastated the Keys and killed hundreds, including over 250 WWI veterans who were helping to build a new railroad across the Keys. The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 remains the strongest on...
Mitigating for Mass Power Outages
September 03, 2020 20:22 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn recent weeks, several major disasters have crippled the power grid infrastructure in several states. Tropical Storm Isaias, the Iowa derecho, and Hurricane Laura demonstrate how disasters can severely impact power systems and prolong the recovery period. In this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable, we’ll visit Des Moines where a cluster of severe storms devastated Iowa and several neighboring states with hurricane force winds. Our guests include the Des Moines office of the National W...
Meet Carlos Castillo, Tidal Basin’s New Chief Development Officer
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBTidal Basin welcomes FEMA’s former Acting Deputy Administrator for Resilience as our new Chief Development Officer. Carlos will be overseeing the growth functions of the company and operations in the Caribbean. Building codes must be updated to minimize the impacts from major disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. The U.S. has made progress since historic storms like Hurricane Andrew in 1992. But there remain some areas in the U.S. that still need to improve building codes to current ...
Diversity within Emergency Management: A Discussion with the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management
June 24, 2020 19:12 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBDiversity in America has become the leading headline in recent weeks due to events around the country. How diversified is emergency management – and how does that impact treatment and distribution of resources? In this podcast we are joined by representatives from the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management for a candid discussion on equality within our industry. In addition, Tidal Basin CEO Dan Craig will conclude the discussion with a special announcement about a new ...
Kickoff to Hurricane Season 2020: A discussion with local emergency managers as they prepare for hurricane season
June 05, 2020 17:56 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable, we hear how emergency managers in Florida, Virginia, and Texas are preparing for the start of hurricane season. They’ll share unique circumstances and considerations in their communities, including how they are planning for potential COVID-19 impacts if a threat develops. Emergency Managers are preparing for the start of the 2020 Hurricane Season under unique circumstances as they develop response considerations for the ongoing COVID-19 pand...
Kickoff to Hurricane Season 2020: An update on the mitigation efforts in Puerto Rico from Hurricanes Irma and Maria
June 04, 2020 21:14 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBPuerto Rico was devastated in 2017 by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which left behind billions of dollars in damages. In this episode, we’ll hear from the lead of FEMA’s Mitigation Assessment Team for the 2017 storms and have an update on the island’s current mitigation efforts from the previous State Hazard Mitigation Officer for Puerto Rico. The Building Science Branch of FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) oversees the Mitigation Assessment Team project to support...
Kickoff to Hurricane Season 2020: A discussion with the leading hurricane season forecaster
June 03, 2020 16:45 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University has been releasing a seasonal hurricane forecast every year since 1984 under Dr. William Gray. Dr. Phil Klotzbach currently leads the research program and is well known among the emergency management community for his annual forecasts. Dr. Klotzbach will share details of his first released forecast of the season and indications on how the forecast might be changing on the eve of an updated forecast, which will be released by Color...
Kickoff to Hurricane Season 2020: Communicating Risks – A discussion with the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
June 02, 2020 16:02 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBDisaster Recovery Roundtable welcomes Leslie Chapman Henderson with the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) to discuss their hurricane mitigation and preparedness programs. Leslie will share information available to emergency managers as they prepare for hurricane season, including the latest on the Hurricane Strong initiative, efforts to promote improved building codes, COVID-19 impacts to their operations, and details about a new FLASH podcast. The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FL...
Kickoff to Hurricane Season 2020: A discussion with Ken Graham, Director of the National Hurricane Center
May 31, 2020 20:45 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBDisaster Recovery Roundtable host Greg Padgett and Director of the National Hurricane Center Ken Graham discuss preparing for the start of hurricane season. The discussion centers around a recap of last season; how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the hurricane center’s engagement, operations, and planning for the season; and the new products available for the 2020 season including new forecast tools for emergency managers. Ken also shares his message for the public on preparing for the se...
Disaster Recovery Today Issue #4003 “Determining Eligibility”
September 02, 2016 21:53 - 49 minutes - 57.5 MBToday the panel is joined by Adjuster’s International VP, Daniel Craig. Daniel’s previous position was the regional administrator for FEMA’s Public Assistance program in the New England region of the US. The expert panel discusses the FEMA Public Assistance policy in detail. Including the recent changes for retroactive claims with regards to insurance, a shift which will give local governments more control and future plans to mitigate liabilities. Key Takeaways: [2:09] A brief descri...