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Disaster Zone is hosted by Eric Holdeman , an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them. Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host via email.
The Readiness Lab hosts Disaster Zone, a news show with 245 episodes published.
Trust is a basic ingredient in every relationship. This applies to individuals, marriages, business partners, nations and the relationship of governments to individuals. Trust is the topic we are going to explore today a
Flooding continues to be the number on hazard when it comes to disasters. Knowing what area is subject to flooding before a flood, the extent of what that flood impact might be, and then knowing the status of an ongoing
With every disaster there are legal considerations that come to the fore. In this podcast we explore the experience of one litigator advising FEMA Incident Management Teams (IMAT) and also dealing with damages and reimbu
Wildfires have become one of the more common natural hazard disasters that can impact people where they live and work. In this podcast we learn about general Firewise solutions to protect homes and then a line of cost ef
If you are a nonprofit organization, it means that your goal is to not make money, but provide some form of service or product. The challenge is always how to do that without a steam of money to fund your activities. Tha
There are different types of leadership styles. One common on that still persists is using fear as a motivator for people and organizations. We will be exploring the impacts of using fear in the workplace. The podcast gu
Every state has an emergency management program. It is a reflection of the hazards a state might experience and the allocation of resources by government to those risks. In this podcast we learn more about the Oklahoma D
This podcast focuses primarily on aspects of disasters that impact operations here in the United States. In this particular podcast we will cast a bigger view at the international operations of one particular NGO providi
If you are a leader, manager, or supervisor, it is likely that you are required and responsible for the completion of performance appraisals for your direct reports. I (Eric) must admit that completing appraisals, be the
The use of drones for public safety is expanding widely. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Drones can be used for many nefarious purposes. In Ukraine they are being weaponized for war. Drug smugglers are also usi
Healthcare is an industry that provides critical services to our communities. It is vital that they are prepared to do that under less-than-ideal conditions—such as when a disaster strikes. In this podcast we explore wha
There has been a tremendous amount of change brought initiated by the Trump Administration throughout the federal government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is one small part of the changes that have been
The National Guard can be found in every state. They play a unique role in being both a federal and state government asset. In this podcast you will learn about the role of the National Guard in our national defense and
Flooding is the most common hazard we have in the United States. There are many different types of flooding that can occur. Today we’ll be talking with a local flood plain manager about how he and his jurisdiction approa
2025 has been a year of turmoil when it comes to emergency management. In this podcast we will be discussing how the future of emergency management will be shaped from one of the leaders in the profession. Bryan Koon is
As we look to the future, we need to find new ways of providing financial relief when accidents and disasters damage or destroy private and public property. This podcast looks at the parametric insurance model. Might it
In this podcast we will examine different forms of governance for cities, evaluating the pros and cons of each. We’ll also delve into how civic leaders think about the first responder community, emergency management in g
The 2025 Eaton Fire alone destroyed more than 9,000 structures and claimed 19 lives in Los Angeles County. Investigations by federal agencies and independent experts traced the fire's origin to Southern California Edison
Renny Vandewege GM of climate and weather at DTN, has two decades of meteorological experience, educating business leaders on weather-induced disasters. DTN has an Operational Decisioning Platform that turns complex data
The Trump Administration has been making statements since January 2025 that they, meaning both the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security, want to shift disaster costs, beginning with disaster preparedness and
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Disaster Zone is hosted by The Readiness Lab. The show is categorised under news (commentary) and has published 245 episodes.
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