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Crazy assed 'preppers' face off serious science for a pop-culture smack down with host Wendy John - a new mum who, since having a kid, now fears everything from asteroids to zombies. Winner of Nova Entertainment's Podquest 2017.
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The 30th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew comes up this August. You know we’ll talk about that this season, and it’s the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. There is STILL so much to learn from both those events. As there is with every big disaster. The unimaginable rain from Harvey, the morning the flood walls toppled in Katrina. The assault on Louisiana by Ida and stunning events caused by its remnants in the Northeast. And, of course the extreme winds in Dorian, Maria, Michael, and other ...
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Un episodio especial dedicado al Mes del Voluntariado, con la participación del estimado invitado Matt Lyttle, Director del Segmento de Defensa y Seguridad en Guidehouse, una firma consultora de gestión global. La copresentadora Yokarina Duarte conversa con Lyttle sobre su experiencia como voluntario del Cuerpo de Paz en Nicaragua, lo cual lo prepa…
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In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, the latest episode of New York City Emergency Management’s Spanish podcast ¡Prepárate!, features Ernesto Morales, alerts coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s San Juan, Puerto Rico office. As part of the National Weather Service team in Puerto Rico, Morales …
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On the latest episode of ‘Prep Talk’, Cari Olson, assistant commissioner of the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, discusses the dangers of extreme heat during the summer months. Ms. Olson shared what precautions New Yorkers should take to beat the heat, and how the city responds to…
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On this episode of “Prep Talk” Camille Joseph Varlack, chief of staff to the Mayor of New York City, shares her story about what inspired her to pursue a career in law, challenges women still face in the workplace, and what she hopes to accomplish in her current role. Varlack also discusses what led her to a career in public service and why she eve…
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On this episode of “Prep Talk” Christina Curry, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities, the first African American woman in the role, discusses how she became an advocate for the deaf and people with disabilities. Curry also talks about the many challenges people with disabilities face and how they may differ for people of c…
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On September 19, 2022, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico, five years to the day of Hurricane Maria. Four days after, Mayor Eric Adams sent a multiagency team of New York City employees to assess the island’s needs after the hurricane. The team was comprised of employees from the New York City Emergency Management Department, New York Cit…
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As the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, New York City Emergency Management staff members reflect on the historic storm and the unprecedented impacts New York City faced. The storm forever changed New York City and was a pivotal moment in creating change to combat climate change and the increase in extreme weather events.On this ep…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross for a conversation with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about his new book, “Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm. Chasing Weather Nerd.” Matthew has converted his passion into more weather adventures in his 25 years than most people have in a lifetime. Learn about how he fudged his way in…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross for a conversation with Dr. Kerry Emanuel from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as they discuss modern climate models, their successes, and their failures. What’s going on with this hurricane season? What the current thinking is about hurricanes in a future warmer world, how El Niño an…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross for a conversation with news anchors Tony Segreto and Kelly Craig. Tony, Kelly, and Bryan look back 30 years to what life was like in the early 90s covering the tropics. They look back at how they were able to stay on the air and connect people who were scared to death as their homes were comin…
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Join FOX Weather's Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Boston TV meteorologist and author Eric Fisher as they chronicle the great storms of New England's past. More than blizzards affect New England. Great hurricanes have had life-changing impacts going back to the 1600s. Deadly tornadoes, floods, and heat waves have impacted the region with dr…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and former Dade County Emergency Management Director Kate Hale. Bryan and Kate talk about the state of emergency management in Greater Miami before Hurricane Andrew, the frightening and harrowing night that Andrew hit, the extreme exhaustion and frustration from receiving no support when the co…
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Join Fox Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and former director Dr. Bob Sheets of the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Bryan and Bob talk about Bob’s extensive career as a hurricane researcher before moving to the NHC forecasting storms, his rise to be the director of the center, and the harrowing, frightening, and exhausting time bef…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and the new director of the National Weather Service Ken Graham. They talk about the director’s job, and the variety of major issues that are now Ken’s responsibility. They discuss what’s going on with the computer forecast models, for example, the American GFS versus the European model, probab…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Professor Ben Kirtman from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric, Marine, and Earth Science. They discuss the cutting-edge research Dr. Kirtman is doing in understanding how the oceans and the atmosphere interact as one system, how El Nino and La Niña conditions affect …
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Paul Dellegatto, the Chief Meteorologist at WTVT FOX13 in Tampa/St. Petersburg. Bryan and Paul talk about Paul’s career, the special challenges of dealing with a hurricane in the very complex and highly populated cities around Tampa Bay, Paul's innovative social media presence, and the lega…
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The latest episode of “Prep Talk” podcast highlights the strategic plan as well as one its key priorities: talent retention and recruitment, and the agency’s goal for its workforce to reflect the communities it serves. The new episode featuring NYC Emergency Management Monitoring and Evaluation Program Manager Jimmy Deats and Deputy Director of Tal…
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Join FOX Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Acting National Hurricane Center Director Jamie Rhome. Bryan and Jamie talk about what’s new this season at the National Hurricane Center, challenges in forecasting and communicating storm surges, the tough calls Hurricane Center forecasters have made recently, and more. Learn more about yo…
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Join FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Senior Hurricane Specialist Eric Blake from the National Hurricane Center for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges and successes of forecasting hurricanes, the recent improvement in intensity forecasts, and how NOAA makes their hurricane-season predictions and much more. Learn more …
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On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Matthew Rosencrans, lead hurricane season outlook forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, discusses the science behind the outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. He reveals what sparked his interest in meteorology and how he got started in field. Rosencrans also shares how NOAA fits into the …
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Join Fox Weather’s Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and renowned Hurricane Researcher Dr. Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University. Bryan and Phil talk about the forecast for this hurricane season, the science behind the forecast for a busy season, and how the technique for making the forecast has evolved over the last 40 years, especially th…
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The 30th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew comes up this August. You know we’ll talk about that this season, and it’s the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. There is STILL so much to learn from both those events. As there is with every big disaster. The unimaginable rain from Harvey, the morning the flood walls toppled in Katrina. The assault on L…
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On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Commissioner Zach Iscol discusses his experiences, expectations, and what he is looking forward to the most in his new role. Commissioner Iscol also chats about what sparked his interest in the emergency management field, what keeps him up at night, and his leadership approach.…
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As the emergency management field expands, so too does the need for diverse, knowledgeable professionals. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” two women leaders in emergency management from the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Elyse Morris and Cory Pardo, discuss the role of women in public service, leadership, responding to the COVID-19…
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On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Sonja Orgias, acting deputy chief counsel and co-chair of the equity and diversity council at NYC Emergency Management, discusses this employee-led initiative, the importance of diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and emergency operations, as well as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery effo…
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With an increase in extreme weather like heavy rain, heat waves, and man-made hazards such as oil spills happening across major U.S. cities, emergency managers understand the unique challenges dense urban areas face. To construct the best approach in emergency response, the Council for Excellence in Government founded the Big City Emergency Manager…
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On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Acting Commissioner D’Amora discusses his experience in a career in public service, the challenges in responding to heat and snow emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of technology in emergency management response.Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk75…
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One of the best ways to be prepared for an emergency is having a plan, but it is imperative to practice your plan to ensure you are prepared for anything that comes your way. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Paula Carlson, director of exercises at NYC Emergency Management, discusses the importance of exercising emergency plans and how she and …
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Before an emergency strikes, it is important to that all organizations have a plan, including businesses. New York City has over 200,000 organizations representing four million people. Any major disaster will a have huge impact on the economy. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” NYC Emergency Management’s Strategic Partnerships Specialist Erika A…
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As the nation continues to face a range of concurrent disasters, from severe weather to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to take the time to make and review our emergency plans. This includes preparing our pets and service animals for disasters. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” NYC Emergency Management’s Andrew Perlman disc…
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