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Todd T. De Voe

This podcast features strategies and advice from today’s leaders and experts in emergency management. Its purpose is to empower and enrich current and future leaders. 

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The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Good morning, I’m Cedric and this is your EM Morning Brief for Tuesday, September 30th, 2025. Hazardous surf and rip currents impact the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic due to Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda, with limited U.S. coastal impacts mainly to surf and minor coastal flooding. Wildfire activity continues in the Pacific Northwest and California, with updates on evacuations and containment efforts. The USGS reports no damaging earthquakes in the past day. Congress has yet to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, potentially affecting home closings in flood zones. State-specific updates include air quality advisories in Texas, high surf and rip current warnings in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and wildfire containment statuses in Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Hawaii. Stay tuned for more in-depth updates throughout the day.

00:00 Introduction and Invitation to Share Your EM Story00:17 Hurricane and Tropical Storm Updates00:47 Wildfire and Seismic Activity Reports01:13 National Flood Insurance Program Status01:36 State-Specific Updates01:38 California Wildfire Containment02:05 Texas Air Quality and Weather Conditions02:28 Florida Coastal Hazards02:47 Georgia Coastal Advisory03:07 South Carolina Coastal Advisory03:24 North Carolina Coastal Advisory03:43 Washington Wildfire Incidents04:06 Oregon Wildfire Incidents04:25 Hawaii Fire Status04:38 Wyoming Fire Status04:56 Conclusion and Continuous Updates

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Sources

[NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCPAT4.shtml]

[NIFC IMSR | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf]

[USGS Latest Earthquakes | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/]

[Newsweek | https://www.newsweek.com/americans-flood-insurance-lapse-10795860]

[Yahoo/Consumer | https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/government-shutdown-could-disrupt-flood-225856344.html] Yahoo+5National Hurricane Center+5National Hurricane Center+5]

[NWS FWD/HGX WWA — Ozone Action Day | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=hgx&wwa=all]

[NWS HGX Fire Weather note | https://www.weather.gov/hgx/]

[NWS Melbourne coastal hazards | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=FLZ141&product1=High+Surf+Advisory]

[NHC Imelda Advisory | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCPAT4.shtml]

[NWS Charleston hazards | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=SCZ050&product1=High+Surf+Advisory]

[NWS Jacksonville/CHS coastal statements incl. GA | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=FLZ125&product1=Rip+Current+Statement]

[NWS Charleston advisories | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=SCZ050&product1=Coastal+Flood+Advisory]

[NWS ILM/MHX marine synopsis | https://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=amz200&syn=amz200]

[NWS MHX briefing 9/29 PM | https://www.weather.gov/media/mhx/LatestBriefing.pdf]

[NWS MHX surf forecast | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MHX&issuedby=MHX&product=SRF]
 

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EM Morning Brief, Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Join Cedric for the EM Morning Brief covering the latest weather concerns and emergency updates for Friday, September 12th, 2025. Topics include flooding risks in South Florida, southwestern Colorado, central New Mexico, and the northern Plains, severe storm forecasts in Montana and the Dakotas, and ongoing wildfire activity in the western United States. Stay informed with the latest evacuation orders, closures, and preparedness levels. Tune in for detailed reports from affected areas including California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and Hawaii. Remember to stay weather-aware and check local alerts for rapid updates.

00:00 Introduction and Nationwide Weather Overview01:00 California Wildfire Updates01:19 Texas Flooding and Disaster Declarations01:37 Florida Coastal Flooding and Rain Risk01:49 Washington Wildfire Conditions02:03 Oregon Fire Closures and Smoke02:14 New Mexico Flood Watch and Rainfall Risk02:28 Arizona Storms and Fire Closures02:39 Northern Plains Severe Weather02:55 Selected Incidents in Idaho, Wyoming, and Hawaii03:07 Final Weather Alerts and Sign-Off

Sources:

[NWS WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&opt=curr][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&format=txt][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][CAL FIRE | https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/8/24/garnet-fire/updates/d2e9fde6-acba-405f-99f8-9d29fd3f4b67][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][TDEM | https://www.tdem.texas.gov/press-release/9-11-25][NWS Midland/Odessa | https://www.weather.gov/maf/][NWS Key West | https://www.weather.gov/key/][NWS WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&opt=curr][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][NWS Albuquerque | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=35.1064&textField2=-106.632][NWS WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&opt=curr][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&format=txt][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&format=txt][NWS WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&opt=curr][NWS Bismarck | https://www.weather.gov/bis/][NWS Rapid City | https://www.weather.gov/unr/][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf]
 

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EM Morning Brief

Join Cedric as he presents the E.M. Morning Brief for September 9, 2025.

Today’s updates include ongoing wildfire activities in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Washington and Oregon, a recent 5.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Oregon, and various severe weather risks across the central and southern High Plains, eastern Colorado, western Kansas, eastern New Mexico, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and parts of Texas. Additionally, Hurricane Kiko is causing hazardous surf conditions near Hawaii. Stay informed and stay safe!

00:00 Introduction and Headlines00:58 Colorado01:11 Hawaii01:22 Kansas01:31 New Mexico01:40 Oklahoma01:49 Oregon02:02 Texas02:13 Washington02:27 Conclusion

Sources:

[NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][USGS | https://www.usgs.gov/data/latest-earthquakes-map-and-list][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1][NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php]; [CPHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/HFOTCMCP4%2Bshtml/090242.shtml][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1][CPHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/HFOTCMCP4%2Bshtml/090242.shtml][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1][USGS | https://www.usgs.gov/data/latest-earthquakes-map-and-list][BNO News | https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/09/magnitude-5-8-earthquake-strikes-off-oregon-coast-no-tsunami-threat/][NIFC | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf][NWS SPC | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&issuedby=DY1&product=SWO&site=JKL&version=1]

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

In this enlightening episode of Theory-N2-Practice, Arthur Simental shares his journey through emergency management, from his start as a first responder to his current roles as a professor, researcher, and consultant.

We delve into Arthur's creation of Disaster War Gaming, a revolutionary tool designed to improve emergency preparedness through interactive, science-backed tabletop exercises.

The conversation also explores Arthur's ambitious initiative, the US Emergency and Disaster Management Congress, which aims to professionalize the field of emergency management through standardization and self-governance.

Join us as we discuss today's pressing need for visibility, legitimacy, and professional development in emergency management.

Connect with Arthur:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthursimental/ 

https://simentalindustries.com/ 

 

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TN2P with Guest Arthur Simental

Exploring IAEM Conferences with Toni Hauser | Theory -N2- Practice Join host Dan Scott and guest Toni Hauser as they delve into the benefits and opportunities offered by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) conferences.

Learn about Toni's journey within the IAEM, the various events and training sessions available, and how these conferences enhance professional development and networking in the field of emergency management.

Whether you are a seasoned attendee or a first-timer, discover why the IAEM conferences are a must-attend for emergency management professionals.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:47 Meet Toni Hauser
02:03 Toni's Journey with IAEM
06:29 Conference Highlights and Benefits
11:11 Virtual Conference Details
13:38 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

IAEM Website:
https://www.iaem.org/

Connect with Toni Hauser:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonihauser/ 

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TN2P Podcast with Toni Hauser

In this episode, we discuss the importance of professional development and professional associations, focusing on the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).

Host Dan Scott and guest Dr. Duane Hagelgans delve into their personal experiences, highlighting how joining such associations and participating in training programs have profoundly impacted their careers. 

They also cover upcoming IAEM conferences, including the virtual conference on May 9th and the in-person annual conference in November in Louisville, Kentucky.

Emphasis is placed on the significance of conferences for networking, training, and the overall advancement of the emergency management profession.

Friday April 25, 2025 Webinar: https://www.iaem.org/ 

Connect with Dr. Duane Hagelgans - Duane.Hagelgans@millersville.edu 

Check out the website: theoryn2practice.com 

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TN2P Podcast with Duane Hagelgans

Join host Dan Scott in this riveting episode of 'Theory N2 Practice' as he sits down with Tim Padilla to explore his fascinating journey from a background in entertainment to becoming a semi-professional in emergency management.

Discover Tim's unique path, including memorable experiences like playing accordion with Slash from Guns N' Roses and becoming a senior manager at Paramount Pictures. Tim shares his insights on the importance of volunteering, the essence of networking, and the passion that drives his work in emergency management.

This episode blends personal anecdotes, professional growth, and the relentless pursuit of making the world safer.

Tim Padilla LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpadilla/ 

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TN2P with Tim Padilla

In this episode, host Dan Scott interviews Drew Downing, an expert with over 15 years of experience in health disaster management. Drew shares his journey, current ventures, and insights into federal consulting and logistics management. They discuss the importance of innovation in emergency management, the role of community engagement, and the necessity of consistent funding and proactive mitigation. Drew also provides valuable advice on leadership, strategic planning, and building meaningful relationships in the field. Tune in to learn more about the future of emergency management and how professionals can adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.

Drew Downing LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-emerson-downing/ 

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TN2P with Drew Downing

This Episode Brought To You By: All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA)

Join Randy Collins, the Emergency Management Senior Director for the city of Neom in Saudi Arabia, at the Leadership Symposium, where he shares insights on transforming the field of emergency management. In this compelling presentation, Randy discusses his background, the mega project of Neom, and his revolutionary proposal to replace 'recovery' with 'adaptation' in emergency management. 

He stresses the importance of adaptive intelligence and emergency managers' need to evolve personally and professionally. Randy challenges traditional doctrines, advocates for a growth mindset, and emphasizes the significance of understanding and implementing adaptive strategies for better resilience and thriving communities post-disaster. Don't miss this deep dive into innovative emergency management concepts influenced by organizational change and leadership.

Dr. Randal Collins LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-collins/ 

All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA)

The AHIMTA standard's core is the Interstate Incident Management Qualifications System Guide (IIMQS), which highlights the association's core principles.
Our association is open to anyone dedicated to incident management's mission, with members from all sectors. By joining us, you'll contribute to the future of incident management and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You'll be part of shaping the future of incident management.

https://www.ahimta.org/ 

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TN2P with Dr. Randy Collins

This Episode Is Brought To You By: All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA)

Welcome to Theory into Practice! Join host Daniel as he engages with Jolie Wills, a cognitive scientist and co-owner of Hummingly, to explore the central themes of resilience and emotional intelligence. Drawing from Jolie's extensive experience in managing large-scale disasters, including the 2010 New Zealand earthquake, this episode delves into practical applications for everyday interactions and self-care. 

Learn about innovative strategies to prevent burnout among emergency managers, the importance of leadership and team dynamics, and the power of storytelling in fostering preparedness. The discussion also highlights creative public safety campaigns, such as New Zealand Police's videos and Melbourne's 'Dumb Ways to Die,' emphasizing the need for engaging public messaging. Whether you're in emergency management or leading in high-stress environments, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you and your team thrive under pressure.

https://preparecenter.org/resource/messaging-campaigns-a-companion-to-changing-behaviour/ 

Jolie Wills LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolie-wills/

Hummingly:
https://hummingly.co/ 

All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA)
https://www.ahimta.org/ 

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TN2P with Jolie Wills

After seeing firsthand the inefficiency and slow progress of traditional disaster recovery, Zack Rosenburg and Liz McCartney founded their own non-profit in 2006. Named for the parish they volunteered in post-Katrina, they called their organization the St. Bernard Project. Today, the organization is known simply as SBP. Headquartered in New Orleans, SBP seeks to achieve its mission through five interventions: Rebuild, Share, Prepare, Advice, and Advocate. In this episode, we speak with JR Sanderson, Senior Government Advisor and Director of the Resiliency and Recovery Lab about his role within SBP in preparing and advising public servants. 

If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com 

Thank you to Hughes for sponsoring this episode, learn more at https://www.hughes.com/ 

To lean more about SPB go please visit them at https://sbpusa.org/ 

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Minimizing the time between disaster and recovery, a conversation with SBP

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