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Hometown Ready Emergency Management

The Hometown Ready Emergency Management podcast is about all things emergency management. It is produced by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management with the goal of giving the public a window into the diverse and exciting world of emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Topics range from severe weather to cyber security to disaster communications to community preparedness. We discuss emergency management careers, different aspects of public safety, and how community members can get involved in disaster preparedness. Tune in and let's all make our communities a little more hometown ready!

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S4, E3: Meet Nicolette, Our New Public Information Officer

July 10, 2025 • Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management • Season 4 • Episode 3

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 management, and her passion for connecting communities with critical information before, during, and after emergencies.

We talk about the importance of clear communication, building public trust, and how storytelling plays a vital role in preparedness and response. Get to know the person behind the messaging and hear what’s ahead for OEM’s outreach, education, and public engagement.

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