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!
Hometown Ready Emergency Management
Latest Episodes
S5, E4: April 29, 2025 Lookback: Response, Recovery, and Resilience
April 29, 2025 is a day many in our community won’t forget.In this special lookback episode, we sit down with partners from City Utilities and members of our Emergency Operations Center team to reflect on the severe weather that impacted...
S5, E3: From Alerts to Action: Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe weather doesn’t follow a schedule...are you ready when it hits? In this episode, we’re joined by Angelica, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, to talk through the purpose of Severe Weather Awareness Week and wh...
S5, E2: Ready for Takeoff: Airport Safety & Myths About Flying
Airports can feel overwhelming. Security lines, turbulence, delays, and plenty of stress about what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this episode, we sit down with Springfield-Branson National Airport personnel to talk about...
S5, E1: The Backbone of Response: Logistics in Emergency Management
Season 5 kicks off with a look at one of the most critical (and often unseen) parts of emergency management: logistics. In this episode, we’re joined by our logistics specialist Kenny Norris to break down what it really takes to mov...
S4, E10: Season Four Wrap-Up
As we close out Season 4, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories, lessons, and voices that shaped this chapter of the podcast. From K9 units and search-and-rescue teams to disaster mental health professionals and 911 dispatchers, this ...