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In this episode of the Disaster Tale Podcast, host John Scardena shares a detailed exploration of Pompeii, focusing on the ancient city's rich history, the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and its implications for modern emergency management. Drawing from his visit and observations, this episode delves into Pompeii's architectural marvels, societal norms, and the advanced Roman engineering that could not anticipate the volcanic threat, offering insights into disaster readiness and response through a historical lens. Scardena also reflects on the emergency management lessons learned from Pompeii, highlighting the importance of early warning systems, evacuation plans, and public education in contemporary disaster response strategies. By comparing ancient practices with modern methodologies, the episode serves as a compelling discussion on the evolution of emergency management and the timeless relevance of Pompeii's story in understanding and mitigating natural disasters. Major Endorsements:

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The discussion with Pete Gaynor centers on his leadership course titled "Leading During Crisis," focusing on key aspects individuals can learn to enhance their crisis management skills. It touches on strategic decision-making, effective communication, team building, and adaptability in high-pressure situations. The course aims to provide practical tools and insights for leading with resilience, clear-headedness, and adaptability, targeting professionals across various sectors looking to improve their capabilities in navigating challenges and crises.

Additionally, we delve into the nuances of leadership traits and behaviors that are pivotal in crisis situations. It aims to foster a mindset that prioritizes proactive problem-solving and emotional intelligence, essential for guiding teams through uncertain times. By emphasizing these core principles, leaders can not only withstand the challenges of crises but also emerge as pillars of strength and stability for their teams, embodying the essence of resilient leadership in the face of adversity. Anyone who is looking to become a great leader, a better employee, or land that dream job should listen to this episode and take Pete’s course! Major Endorsements:

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It's been said, "Life can only be understood backward; but it must be lived forwards.

"In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena recaps his recent opportunity to serve as the Keynote Speaker at the Annual Florida HazMat Symposium.

He also reflects on important lessons learned from 2023, both personally and professionally, and how he plans to work with his talented staff to take The Readiness Lab to new heights in 2024.

We are also exploring the possibility of changing the Disaster Tough Podcast theme song. Let us know if you like the theme song, or if we should shake things up!

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“Pivoting is not the end of the disruption process, but the next leg of your journey”.

David Ronsen of Acela, Inc. knows this concept all too well as he continues to innovate in the world of emergency response.

David has worked in or adjacent to emergency response for three decades.

As such, he has pivoted specialties many times. From working as a firefighter to designing and constructing vehicles for firefighting, mining, oil, and gas, and later working with the VA during the COVID-19 Pandemic to construct and distribute morgue trailers, David says the importance of pivoting and reinventing yourself is key to continued success in any field, let alone Emergency Management and response.

In this episode, David talks about how he developed, constructed, and distributed nearly 50 morgue trailers in just over a month during the pandemic. He also relates his journey from working on the frontlines to moving to contract work and later starting his own company, Acela, Inc.

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“Don’t let a good crisis go to waste.”

While the origin of this quote continues to be debated, leadership at JetBlue Airlines took this advice and “flew” with it during the early years of the company.

During the tumultuous aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, JetBlue was a two-year-old company, trying to make a name for itself in the competitive airline industry. While the task of remaining in business seemed daunting for even the most established carriers, the upstart JetBlue was one of the only airlines that remained profitable in the months after.

Penny Neferis remembers that time well. As JetBlue’s Director of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Emergency Response, and one of its longest-tenured employees, Penny has seen the company “take off” from the ground up.

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, she talks about how the lessons learned in the aftermath of 9/11 helped lay the foundation for the success story that JetBlue is today.
She also discusses how “taking care of your own” is key to business continuity in times of emergency, and talks more about how the industry as a whole continues to evolve its readiness protocols.

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“Why do bad things happen? What are we doing about it?”

Such questions and others set the stage for another enlightening and informative episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast featuring EM expert, Brad Milliken.

A self-proclaimed “Disasterologist”, Brad has provided his Emergency Management perspective and expertise in a variety of different environments, from the US Coast Guard to the National Guard Bureau, to the Caribbean, to the White House, and more.

He is now in charge of the Maritime Program for an organization known as Global Support Development.

In this episode, Brad talks about the importance of having a mixture of operational and academic experience in the world of Emergency Management. He also emphasizes the importance of buy-in, adjustments, and making parallels.

He explains how in the world of Emergency Management, “You’re only as relevant as the most recent problem you have solved.”

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In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, alongside Zack Borst from EM Weekly, we've really pushed the envelope in 2023 at The Readiness Lab. We launched our own exclusive membership called, “TRL Insider”, focused on leveraging AI in emergency management, and expanded our outreach to other emergency responders and the military. This innovation is crucial; it's about enhancing our ability to respond effectively to crises and ensuring that we're at the cutting edge of technology and strategy. Our goal is to create Next Level Emergency Managers, making more of a difference throughout the disaster lifecycle.

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In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena shares a reflective message for the Christmas season. He discusses the achievements and lessons of the past year. John emphasizes the importance of community and kindness, aligning with the festive spirit of Christmas. The episode serves as a heartfelt reminder of gratitude and the value of supporting each other, particularly during the holiday season. Major Endorsements:

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In this episode of the "Disaster Forecast" podcast, host John Scardena interviews Doug Bainton, a New York firefighter and NYC Emergency Management Citywide Interagency Coordinator, focusing on agency coordination and emergency management. Bainton discusses various incidents in New York City, emphasizing the complexities of managing crises like crane collapses and garage failures. He highlights his approach to strategic coordination, the importance of empathy in emergency response, and the challenges of balancing effectiveness with public perception. Bainton also shares insights into problem-solving, decision-making under pressure, and the value of innovative thinking in disaster response. Major Endorsements:

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The Bio of UCI Emergency Management Deputy Director, Vanessa Flores who is a former member of the United States Airforce:

Vanessa Flores holds a distinguished career in emergency management. With over 11 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force, including roles as a Readiness and Emergency Manager, she has honed her skills in program and budget management, training, and problem-solving across diverse operations worldwide, protecting assets exceeding $11.5B and exceeding senior leadership expectations.

Vanessa's proficiency shines notably as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management at the University of California, Irvine. Here, her focus on planning for mass care incidents underscores her expertise in ensuring UCI's readiness and response excellence. Vanessa's mastery extends throughout all phases of emergency management. With her comprehensive background, complemented by a master’s degree in human resources management, Vanessa stands as an accomplished emergency manager, dedicated to service excellence and readiness, particularly in the realm of mass care incidents for UCI.

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Whether it’s earthquakes and wildfires on the west coast, tornadoes on the plains, tropical storms and hurricanes in the south, or major snowstorms in the northeast, Emergency Managers have to be ready for a variety of disaster scenarios depending on where they are located. However, while the locations and the type of disasters vary, the principles of readiness, mitigation, and response are pretty universal.

This week’s guest on the Disaster Tough Podcast, Shad Ahmed knows this well. While Shad currently serves as the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), his previous experience working with a variety of agencies on the east coast, namely the City of Lowell and Town of Windham in Massachusetts.

In this episode, Shad and host John Scardena discuss the differences and similarities between Emergency Management on the east and west coasts, along with how to build a strong culture of readiness and response at the local level.

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Protecting urban populations is a major principle of Emergency Management, especially considering the turmoil happening in the world in Gaza and Ukraine.

For that reason, the Disaster Tough Podcast is talking to Chris De Ruyter, the Director of the National Center for Urban Ops. According to their website, the National Center for Urban Ops is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to providing expertise and insights to leaders operating in dense urban environments in fulfillment of national security, public safety, and urban resilience goals.

They operate under a moniker they call the “Five I’s”: Infrastructure, Interagency, Interoperability, Information, and Innovation.Chris is a former Army Ranger with combat experience in Iraq. He attended The Readiness Lab’s Emergency Management for Dynamic Populations course in 2022.

In this episode, Chris and host John Scardena discuss the ways to best protect urban populations in times of war, specifically in reference to the situation in Gaza.

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The podcast emphasizes several key points about prioritizing tasks, especially in the context of emergency management:

1. Distinction between Urgent and Important Tasks: It's crucial to differentiate between tasks that are urgent and those that are important. The long-term impact of a task should be a guiding factor in determining its importance.
2. Life Saving and Sustaining Tasks as Priority: The most critical tasks are those that are life-saving and sustaining. These should always be prioritized above others.
3. Scale for Measuring Impact: A practical approach is to use a scale of 1 to 10 to assess the impact of a task. Ask whether the task will have a positive impact in a week, a month, or a year. Tasks scoring below 5 should be re-evaluated for their necessity.
4. Balancing Professional and Personal Priorities: There should be a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. Important tasks in both areas should be identified and prioritized accordingly.
5. Communicating with Supervisors: In a professional setting, it's essential to communicate with supervisors about one's preferences and priorities. This can help in aligning tasks with personal interests and strengths.
6. Long-Term Planning: Long-term planning and focusing on goals that have significant future benefits can help in prioritizing tasks more effectively.
7. Dealing with Scope Creep: In fields like emergency management, there's often a risk of 'scope creep' where everything seems urgent. Recognizing what's truly important can help in avoiding burnout and maintaining focus.
8. Weighing Positive and Negative Impacts: When evaluating tasks, consider both the positive and negative long-term impacts. This helps in making more informed decisions about what to prioritize.
9. Recognizing the Value of Failure: Understanding that it's okay for less important tasks to fail or be deprioritized can be crucial in effective time management.
10. Seeking Peer Advice: In cases of uncertainty about prioritization, seeking advice from colleagues or industry peers can provide valuable insights.

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Skills and knowledge gained through experience translate to any situation. It’s the information that changes.

As a risk assessment expert, Barry Moss believes that the skills he has learned over the years can be applied to any emergency situation.

From the British Military, to Counterterrorism, to Emergency Management, Barry’s experience level knows no bounds.

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Barry and host John Scardena discuss a variety of topics including improving Risk Assessment processes, field experience vs classroom learning, keeping things fresh and exciting after many years in the field, and a look back at DyPop where Barry was an instructor.

They also discuss how narcissism can creep into the field of Emergency Management, and how professionals should be leaning heavily into data and allowing that to influence decision making more than simple gut feelings.

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In an insightful discussion, the importance of managing one's emotions during high-stress situations was emphasized. Highlighting the significance of effective communication strategies, the conversation shed light on how adults can navigate intense emotional outbreaks, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in their communication. The discussion then transitioned into the realm of media interactions, emphasizing the importance of having clear, digestible messages. A method of focusing on three key bullet points was recommended: 1) What you know, 2) What you don't know, and 3) What you're doing to find out. This framework not only keeps the communication concise but also allows for bridging back to core points when faced with potentially distracting or emotionally charged questions. Major

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“If you have a problem, we’ll go out.”

This statement made on this week’s Disaster Tough Podcast by Chief Walt Lewis is one that Urban Search and Rescue Workers live by every day.

With the National Urban Search & Rescue Conference in Orlando coming up in early November, Chief Walt Lewis joins the Disaster Tough Podcast to talk about what will be covered there and why it matters in the real world of disaster response.

In this episode, John Scardena and Chief Lewis also discuss the role that The Readiness Lab will play at the conference and how their collaboration with the State Urban Search & Rescue Alliance aims to take Urban Search and Rescue to the next level going forward.

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Effective communication in an emergency is imperative.

What if we told you there are companies working to make sure that communication is so strategically pinpointed, that those in imminent danger receive the exact information they need in a timely and effective manner.

Genasys Protective Communications Solutions is one company working to accomplish this. Their protective communications software and systems are currently in use by major organizations in the public and private sector including the Boston Red Sox.

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, Genasys CEO, Richard Danforth discusses, among other topics, how their mantra of “Plan, Act, Optimize” works to help them provide strategic and effective communications services in times of crisis.

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For most of you, it's been at least a month since you finished the necessary steps to send your kids back to school.

However, do you know what policies and procedures your child's school district has in place in the event of a disaster or emergency situation?

In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena goes through three steps that school districts SHOULD be taking to make sure your children are safe and can focus more on learning, than what to do in case of emergency.

They are as follows:

1.) GIS-Based Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA)
2.) Reunification Plan
3.) Mass-Notification Policy

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There are five lessons from the Hawaii Wildfile response - Mass notifications matter, and they mattered in Maui Wildfires this summer.

1. Sirens are just noise makers, don’t get stuck in the policy vs application issue
2. Maybe the sirens could be heard indoors- at least try
3. People are smarter than you think, if they see a raging fire, they will run away
4. Doing nothing is unacceptable.
5. The process of approval remove the fire chief or other tactical response from the equation.
6. No more excuses. Innovate or get out of the way. Communication on an AAR is honestly just embarrassing for the field at this point. There’s enough tech and data out there to overcome every issue except incompetence.

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Albert Einstein once said, "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."

Over the years, the field of Emergency Management continues to evolve and learn lessons from previous successes and setbacks. With lessons learned, comes ways for subject matter experts to improve the way they go about handling emergency response situations.

In this special webinar titled "A New Kind of Hurricane Responder," the Vice President of Product Experience at L3 Harris, Todd Perdue hosts a panel discussion with John Scardena and Zack Borst.

Throughout the discussion these three subject matter experts discuss how the field of Emergency Management and Response has evolved over the years, and how it can continue to improve, not just in response to hurricanes, but in all emergency situations.

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