Hometown Ready Emergency Management
The HometownREADY Emergency Management podcast explores all things related to emergency management. Produced by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management, the show offers the public an inside look at the dynamic world of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from severe weather and disaster communications to community preparedness and public safety careers. We also highlight ways for residents to get involved and play a role in building resilience. Tune in and join us as we work together to make every community a little more HometownREADY!
Podcasting since 2022 • 31 episodes
Hometown Ready Emergency Management
Latest Episodes
S4, E7: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 3, Emotional Support Dogs
Not all K9 heroes chase suspects, some bring comfort when it’s needed most. In the final installment of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we explore the quieter, but equally vital, side of K9 work: emotional support ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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37:30
S4, E6: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 2, 3RK9 SAR Dogs
When someone goes missing, every second counts. That’s where 3RK9 steps in. In part two of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we meet the dedicated volunteers behind this specialized search and rescue group based in J...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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38:36
S4, E5: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 1, GCSO K9 Unit
When seconds matter, K9 units bring skills no human can match. In part one of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we shine a spotlight on the Greene County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. These highly trained...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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29:00
S4, E4: Meet Our New Administrative Manager, Sheila
This month’s edition is a conversation with OEM’s newest employee, Sheila Driemeyer, who has joined the OEM team as our Administrative Manager. Tune in to learn how she got to emergency management and how this position aids in all...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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31:25
S4, E3: Meet Nicolette, Our New Public Information Officer
In this episode, we welcome Nicolette Zangara, the new Public Information Officer for the Office of Emergency Management. Nicolette shares her background in broadcast meteorology, what brought her into the world of emergency manag...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:47