DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Get Ready Alaska - Part 1: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Sather & Jonathan Nichols Jan 07, 2025

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Part 1: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Sather & Jonathan Nichols

When disaster strikes, affected states can call on neighboring states for help through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). This mutual aid agreement enables all 50 U.S. states and territories to request and provide disaster-related support.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, several DHS&EM staff members were deployed to North Carolina to assist. Part one of this two-part series explores the critical work done by DHS&EM’s Andrew Sather and Jonathan Nichols, who supported North Carolina’s Emergency Management Agency in organizing and coordinating the state's EMAC process.

Tune in to Get Ready Alaska on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible/Amazon, Google Podcasts, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - Izzy Brown with the Youth Preparedness Council Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Izzy Brown and the Youth Preparedness Council

The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) empowers young people to take an active role in emergency preparedness. Izzy Brown, a member of the YPC from Denali, Alaska, joins Get Ready Alaska to share her experiences with the council. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of giving back to her community, the friendships she's made, and her Crisis Zone podcast.

To learn more about the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council, visit Youth Preparedness Council | FEMA.gov.

Tune in to the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility with Sandy Baker Nov 18, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility with Sandy Baker

After a disaster, water is one of the most essential resources in demand. Sandy Baker from the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility joins Get Ready Alaska to discuss AWWU's infrastructure, the disruptions caused by the 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake, boil water notices, and practical steps people can take to prepare for potential water emergencies.

For more information about AWWU go to www.awwu.biz or call 907-564-2762.

Tune in to the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Facility Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Facility

The Mat-Su Borough Animal Care team joins Get Ready Alaska to discuss pet care during disasters and emergencies. We'll explore recent disaster events, the care of exotic pets, managing pet-related donations, and more.

Learn more about Mat-Su Animal Care at matsugov.us/department/animal-care.

Tune in to the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska: Earning a Degree in Emergency Management with Dean Cam Carlson from the UAF School of Business and Security Management Sep 03, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska: Earning a Degree in Emergency Management with Dean Cam Carlson from the UAF School of Business and Security Management

Emergency management is a dynamic field that attracts professionals from diverse backgrounds including law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, and charitable organizations. Those with specialized degrees in emergency management are increasingly leading innovations and advancements within the profession.

Dean Cam Carlson of the UAF School of Business and Security Management joins Get Ready Alaska to explore the UAF Emergency Management program. Discover the unique opportunities available to UAF Emergency Management students and find out how you can learn more about this exciting field.

For more information, visit the UAF School of Business and Security Management at UAF CBSM.

Tune in to the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - Alaska Emergency Management Association with Casey Cook and Bethany Buckingham Follett Jul 16, 2024

Show notes

The Alaska Emergency Management Association (AKEMA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the communication, credentials, and advocacy of Alaska’s emergency management community. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Casey Cook and Bethany Buckingham Follett discuss the benefits of AKEMA membership, who is eligible to join, and the process of becoming a member.

For more information about AKEMA, visit their Facebook page.

To join, contact Casey Cook via email at Casey.Cook@Matsu.gov.us.

Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure Jun 03, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure

The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake ravaged the City of Seward, bringing with it devastating ground shaking, tsunamis, and fire. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Seward Mayor Sue McClure recounts her personal experience of living in Seward before, during, and after the quake. She describes the harrowing moments when Seward's massive fuel tanks caught fire, creating an additional hazard for her and her family to navigate amidst the chaos. Join us as Mayor McClure shares her vivid memories and insights on this catastrophic event that forever changed Seward.

Get Ready Alaska - Dave Snider with the National Tsunami Warning Center May 20, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Dave Snider with the National Tsunami Warning Center

Join us on Get Ready Alaska as we delve into the critical topic of tsunami alert and warning systems with Dave Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator at the National Tsunami Warning Center. Understanding how tsunamis are generated, detected, and the mechanisms behind distributing alerts and warnings is paramount for saving lives, especially in a region like Alaska, which experiences more earthquakes than the rest of the United States combined.

Stay informed about tsunamis and recent earthquake-generated advisories, warnings, watches, or threat messages by visiting www.tsunami.gov .

For a comprehensive range of threat and hazard messages delivered directly to your phone, download the FEMA app at https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products.

Prepare yourself and your community for emergencies by accessing emergency preparedness information at www.ready.alaska.gov .

Catch the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - Preparing for Wildfire Season with DFFP Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp May 14, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska - Preparing for Wildfire Season with DFFP Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp

Tune in to Get Ready Alaska as we gear up for the wildfire season with Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s experts Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp. We delve into the essential aspects of Alaska's burn permit process, strategies for forest fire prevention, and practical steps homeowners can implement to safeguard their properties.

Stay informed and prepared by visiting www.Akfireinfo.com and www.forestry.alaska.gov.

Catch the Get Ready Alaska Podcast on popular platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

Get Ready Alaska - FEMA Youth Preparedness Council with Lane Christenson Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

Get Ready Alaska – FEMA Youth Preparedness Council with Lane Christenson

The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) program brings together youth leaders from all corners of the nation to learn about emergency preparedness and to help their communities. Lane Christenson joins Get Ready Alaska to talk about his time at the FEMA Youth Preparedness Camp, role on the FEMA Region 10 YPC, and the friendships he developed. As a young adult Lane still benefits from the lessons learned during his time in the YPC.

For more information about the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council click here.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected