In this "Bridging the Gap" episode, Health Physicist Steve Sugarman teams up with dynamic host Mark Amann—a seasoned pro in strategic communication. Enter the world of radiological risk, tackling tough questions about radiation and learning the fundamental tenets for clear communication when the stakes are high. Discover how we break through confusion to connect with people when it matters most.

Episode Host:

Mark Amann, Chief Products Officer, SummitET; Emergency Management SME

Special Guest:

Steve Sugarman, Vice President and Corporate Health Physicist, SummitET

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In this episode of "Bridging the Gap," host Adam Montella speaks with Previstar® CPS™ developer and SummitET CTO Himadri Banerjee and SummitET’s CPO Mark Amann about the history and capabilities of Previstar, a software that has played a pivotal role in emergency and incident management for over two decades. Recently acquired by SummitET and backed by their extensive subject matter expertise, Previstar continues to advance with new technology and is poised to remain at the forefront of emergency management solutions.

Episode Host:

Adam Montella, Chief Operations Officer, SummitET; Disaster Management SME

Special Guests:

Himadri Banerjee, Chief Technology Officer, SummitET; Developer of Previstar CPS; Incident Management Tech SME

Mark Amann, Chief Products Officer, SummitET; Emergency Management SME

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In April of 2025, SummitET hosted a delegation of disaster management experts from Japan to exchange ideas and strengthen international collaboration in disaster preparedness.

The delegation included experts from the Center for Integrated Disaster Information Research (CIDIR) at the University of Tokyo, the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) at Kyoto University, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT).

Ichiro Matsuo, Tomoo Inoue, Himeno Kazuki, Jiro Kakehashi, and Joel Challender discussed with SummitET's Adam Montella the shared disaster management challenges between Florida and Japan, particularly coastal evacuation and storm surge awareness.

The delegation showed interest in Florida’s response to the 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton, especially in crisis management practices in welfare facilities and hospitals, with plans to implement similar practices in Japan.

Watch the local news story here: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/i-team-report-seen-7-200-miles-away-sparks-international-visit-and-effort-to-save-lives

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