EM Weekly

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨
From Radios to Readiness: Pasco County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Evolution - Guest Andrew Donawa
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Andrew Donawa, an emergency manager within the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, discusses the unique role of law enforcement in emergency management. He highlights the importance of having dedicated emergency managers in every agency, regardless of the scale of the emergency. Andrew also shares his experiences in building an incident management team and the benefits of incorporating technology, such as L3 Harris radios and mobile command posts, into emergency response efforts.

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Joseph Porcelli, the Global Public Agency, Life Safety & Disaster Response Lead at Nextdoor, discusses the importance of connecting neighbors and building community resilience. He shares his journey from taking action in his own neighborhood to joining Nextdoor and working with emergency managers across the country. Porcelli emphasizes the value of service and the power of asking for and offering help. He highlights the Storm Crew initiative on Nextdoor and the role it plays in reducing the burden on government and fostering connections between neighbors. Porcelli also discusses the importance of incremental preparedness and the use of polls to engage communities. He encourages emergency managers to utilize Nextdoor's platform for effective communication and outreach.

Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephporcelli/

Support our podcast!

Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links

Access the AI tools by signing up for the The Readiness Lab Insider Subscription: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/the-eoc

Leading During Crisis is a Masterclass taught by Peter T. Gaynor CEM® , who held one of the highest offices in the federal government while leading the nation through numerous disasters: https://courses.femapete.com/a/2147740050/5SZFSgu7

Major Endorsements:

L3Harris Technologiess' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com

Paladin, an Acela Company: Riding to the final destination with the Cube, a mobile MCI refrigerated morgue: www.paladinprepare.com

Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: https://lnkd.in/dWWBYJAa

Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

Collab episode! Today's episode is actually the first episode of Life Fire Layout, our newest podcast on The Readiness Lab podcast network!

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Life Fire Layout "Life, Fire, Layout" with host Prescott Nadeau, a Public Information Officer and Fire Department Captain, explores the balance between career and well-being in the world of public safety. Tune in for insights on leadership, daily challenges, and the lifestyle of those who dedicate their lives to ser...