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
S5, E7: Chasing the Storm: Balancing Science and Safety
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Hollywood made storm chasing famous, but the real thing is about much more than dramatic skies and flying debris.
In this episode, we’re joined by 417 Storm Chasers Matt Jones and Josh Avers to talk about what it’s really like to track severe weather in the Ozarks. We discuss how they forecast and plan a chase, the importance of safety and responsible storm chasing, and how their observations and storm reports can help other organizations in our community.
Whether you’re a weather enthusiast, an aspiring storm spotter, or someone who’s simply curious about how storm chasing fits into the scope of emergency management, this conversation offers a look into the science, preparation, and respect that go into every chase.
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