State of Ready
By Edward Colson/Bill Fogarty
Our weekly podcast is designed to inform everyone of trends, tips, and experience from a variety of viewpoints to help develop new ideas that solve problems within your community.
It is our aim to bring an awareness of technology to Emergency Managers and those interested in emergency preparedness.
State of ReadyJan 16, 2019
OnScene: 2010 San Bruno Pipeline Explosion
State of Ready with Ed Colson and Bill Fogarty is back for Season 4.
We have brought some new content to our podcast series with a series called OnScene where we interview those who have responded to disasters and what we as emergency managers, first responders, and everyone interested in disaster response can learn.
In Episode 1, we interview our own co-host, Bill Fogarty, and his response to the 2010 San Bruno Pipeline explosion.
- What's the thought process that begins when you hear a call like that on the radio?
- How does you mind react when you come on scene and starts putting together a mental plan of action?
- Upon reflection, what did he learn that would benefit others if they had to respond to that scenario?
All of these questions and more will be answered in the episode. Stay tuned for more OnScene episodes and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you can get all the latest content from State of Ready.
Weather and Emergency Management
Join Ed and Bill as we chat with Ashley Morris, an expert on both topics, and what we al can do to maintain our State of Ready.
Preparing the Supply Chain - Building in Resilience
Join Bill Fogarty and Ed Colson as we speak with Andrew Owlett, an expert in the field of Supply Chain Resiliency. Learn why it is important to build the critical relationships of suppliers, ensure your company (and those you deal with) have business resilience and continuity plans, and what does the near future hold.
Wildfire Evacuations and Fire Management
2020 was another catastrophic year for wildfires around the world. Although it is only March, forecasters predict another busy wildfire season in the United States. If you have not experienced a wildfire yet, or live in an area prone to wildfires, listen to our guest Brad Hartzell, a retired firefighter and now wildfire vegetation manager, share his experiences in dealing with and responding to wildfires.
Visit StateofReady.com and download your personal wildfire ready checklist and hit the subscribe button!
Security and Emergency Management
When you think of security, do you think of roving patrols and a desk to check in at? Security plays a critical role in supporting our critical infrastructure protection and is often the first on-scene during a disaster. What role is that? Where can emergency management work hand in hand with facility security? What does it take to get into this field?
Join Bill and Ed as we interview our guest Robert Whitham, an emergency and security manager for a public utility, as we discuss the important role of security and emergency management.
Resiliency Post COVID-19
2019 End of Year episode!
What's in Your Go-Bag? Ep1.2019
What's in your Go-Bag?
If your new year's resolution is to be more prepared for a disaster, a Go-Bag filled with emergency and disaster supplies should be at the top of your list!
In this episode, Ed and Bill discuss the origins of the Go-Bag, the "Must" have and "Should" have of supplies and where to put it all.
Take our Twitter poll on the subject as well!
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Bill and Ed's 2018 in Review and Holiday Special!
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@StateOfReady
Ed - @Ready_Northwest
Bill- @21clets
Episode 8 - Evacuations - How to Know When to Go.
Ed and Bill are back with a new episode, this week focused on Evacuations- How to Know When to Go.
Hurricanes, wildfires, hazmat; OH MY. Why would we evacuate and who would make that decision. Tune in!
We are joined by special guest Brent Bowden to discuss the Quick Series app and how it assists emergency management and businesses by providing awareness tools before, during, and after an evacuation.
Also, stay to the very end because we want to hear from you, our State of Ready listeners!
Emergency Alerting Systems - Why use them?
Emergency Management + Social Media
Partners in Emergency Management
Volunteers - Vital in Emergency Management
Conducting Awesome Stakeholder Meetings
Conducting Exercises for Large Scale Events
Join Ed and Bill as they share their knowledge on developing and running a large scale exercise.
About Us
Meet Ed and Bill and find our episode listing!
Planning for Large Scale Events
What's an Event Manager to do? Are there resources and technology available?
How can first responders assist?
We work to answer those questions this week.
