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 • 37 episodes
Hometown Ready Emergency Management
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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49:00
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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32:41
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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39:51
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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5:33
S4, E9: Healing After the Headlines Part 2: Voices in the Storm
When the Joplin tornado tore through southwest Missouri, 911 dispatchers became a critical lifeline in the middle of chaos. In this episode, April Ford shares her firsthand experience working behind the headset during one of the dea...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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48:39