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The Disaster Tough Podcast is for emergency managers, by emergency managers. We share stories, lessons learned, and tips to help you make informed decisions. Our host, John Scardena is a former Federal Emergency Response Official with Type 1 response experience. He now leads Doberman Emergency Management, from which this is being recorded. Our guests are also field experts who provide their insights in our conversation based podcast.
Discussions with emergency managers revolve around the entire disaster life-cycle. We provide solutions based on training and backed by data. We share experiences of emergency response and identify the lessons learned through our own version of after action reporting. This is conversation mode activated. We are known for flipping from serious to humor without warning. Try to keep up in our weekly podcasts!
About Doberman Emergency Management. We provide customized plans, mitigates hazards, delivers training, and supplies emergency products to meet the unique needs of clients. We identify and solve the Nation’s most complex incidents. That’s our job.

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How Innovation & Grit Creates Solutions with NYC EM Interagency Coordination - with Doug Bainton Dec 12, 2023

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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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Comparing Air Force EM To University EM with for. Airman, Deputy Dir. Vanessa Flores Dec 06, 2023

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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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East Coast vs West Coast in EM with PBEM Director Shad Ahmed Nov 29, 2023

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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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The Five I’s of Gaza with Military Expert, Director Chris De Ruyter Nov 22, 2023

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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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There Is No Such Thing As Balance Nov 13, 2023

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Long-Term Planning: Long-term planning and focusing on goals that have significant future benefits can help in prioritizing tasks more effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Seeking Peer Advice: In cases of uncertainty about prioritization, seeking advice from colleagues or industry peers can provide valuable insights.

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Improving Readiness Through Risk Assessment with Barry Moss Oct 24, 2023

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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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Mastering Emotions in the Media Spotlight with Prescott Nadeau Oct 19, 2023

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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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Looking forward to the National US&R Conference with Chief Walt Lewis Oct 10, 2023

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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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Interview with Richard Danforth, CEO of Genasys Oct 03, 2023

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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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Stop Getting Schooled By Disaster: 3 Tips to Improve School Readiness Sep 26, 2023

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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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