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
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 deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. From managing her team in Jasper County with overwhelming call volumes to carrying the emotional weight of voices in crisis, April offers an inside look at the unseen role dispatchers play during disasters. Learn about her experience and recovery process in the second part of our mental health series.
Stop the Threat, Stop the Stigma: https://stopthethreatstopthestigma.org/
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: https://stopthethreatstopthestigma.org/
National Association of EMS Physicians: https://naemsp.org/2023-2-1-ems-burnout-and-mental-health/
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