Episodes

  • Planning For Resilience for Healthcare Facilities

    Planning For Resilience for Healthcare Facilities
    Mar 5 2026
    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 what they can do to become better
    prepared for any situation, large or small.

    Martin Green is an internationally recognized, award-winning Security Management
    Professional with more than 45 years of diverse leadership experience in the field of
    asset protection. He has specialized in healthcare security management since 1985.
    Throughout his career, Martin has provided security leadership to multiple healthcare
    facilities across Ontario and has played a key role in designing security programs for
    organizations across Canada. He is an organized and highly skilled security leader
    with deep expertise in security operations and management within Acute Care, Long-
    Term Care, and community healthcare environments.

    Martin has developed and implemented security programs and training materials that
    are widely used in healthcare facilities across North America. He also co-developed
    the standardized emergency colour-code system now adopted in healthcare facilities
    across Canada.

    Martin has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to the field,
    including the 2023 Canadian Security Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award, the
    2022 IFSEC Global Influencer in Security, the 2021 IAHSS Ontario Chapter
    Leadership Award, and the 2012 IAHSS President’s Award.

    He is a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) and served for many
    years on the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Board
    of Directors, including as President in 2017.

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    52 mins
  • Reforming or Deforming FEMA

    Reforming or Deforming FEMA
    Feb 20 2026
    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 made and are still underway. The significant nature of the changes are hard to comprehend. This podcast will look at some of the changes that have been made so far and then a contemplation of the impacts of those changes to emergency management enterprise.

    Shana Udvardy is a senior climate resilience policy analyst with the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. She conducts research and policy analysis to help inform and build support to increase resilience to climate change impacts. She recently wrote this opinion piece FEMA Review Council Report Likely to Continue President Trump’s Heartless Policies .


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The National Guard's Role in Disasters

    The National Guard's Role in Disasters
    Feb 11 2026
    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 also when disasters strike. Our guest represents not only the Washington National Guard, but also emergency management for the State of Washington. Therefore, we’ll also examine the anticipated challenges moving forward as FEMA reduces their support of states and local governments before, during and after disasters.

    Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh is The Adjutant General, Washington National Guard, at Camp Murray, Wash. Maj. Gen. Welsh was appointed as The Adjutant General of Washington on 29 June 2024. General Welsh is the commanding general of all Washington Army and Air National Guard forces and oversees the State’s Emergency Management and Enhanced 911 programs. He also serves as Homeland Security Advisor to the Governor of Washington and as State Administrative Agent for all United States Department of Homeland Security grants awarded to Washington’s state, local, tribal and non-profit agencies and organizations.

    General Welsh enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1988. He transferred to the Air National Guard in 1992 and was commissioned as a 2d Lieutenant in 1994. He has held a variety of positions in air support operations and combat communications units, including command positions at the squadron, group, and wing levels. He is a resident graduate of the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, commanded the 242d Combat Communications Squadron and the 252d Combat Communications Group, served as the Chief Information Officer, J6, and Chief of Staff for the Washington National Guard, and commanded the 194th Wing and the Washington Air National Guard.

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    52 mins
  • Floodplain Management

    Floodplain Management
    Feb 5 2026
    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 approaches flood risks.

    Helmut Schmidt – Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Floodplain Administrator & Floodplain Services Supervisor. He has 38 years working in floodplain management and restoration design/construction. He has a comprehensive understanding of the tributary drainage and riverine function of the Puyallup River watershed.

    A lover of history, he also brings both a researched and lived prospective of infrastructure, policy and flood events that have shaped Pierce County Floodplain Management. As Floodplain Administrator, he ensures development and County regulations stay in compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Helmut graduated from St. Martins College and is a Certified Floodplain Manager.

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    47 mins
  • Emerging Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

    Emerging Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
    Jan 28 2026
    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 the President and CEO of IEM International, Inc., a leading professional
    services firm focused on emergency management, disaster recovery, and resilience. At
    IEM, he integrates innovative technology and best practices to keep the organization of
    900+ employees ready to support communities in preparing for, responding to,
    recovering from, and mitigating against disasters.

    Before IEM, Koon was the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management
    (FDEM), where he enhanced Florida’s emergency response capabilities and fostered
    public-private partnerships, notably during Hurricane Irma and the Pulse Shooting. As
    President of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) from 2014 to
    2016, he advocated for nationwide improvements in disaster response and resilience,
    testifying before Congress on the importance of controlling disaster costs and investing
    in mitigation.

    Koon serves on the FLASH Board of Directors, promoting policies to reduce disaster
    risks and bolster community resilience. His career is marked by a passion for building
    resilient communities and developing aspiring emergency managers through higher
    education partnerships.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • A Parametric Approach to Disaster Recovery

    A Parametric Approach to Disaster Recovery
    Jan 22 2026
    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 be a more efficient and effective way forward to compensate loss?

    Examples of Parametric Policies:
    NYC MTA: https://www.artemis.bm/news/new-york-mta-seeks-metrocat-re-parametric-storm-surge-cat-bond-renewal/
    Caribbean reef: https://oceanriskalliance.org/news/from-risk-to-resilience-a-blueprint-for-reef-positive-parametric-insurance/
    Jamaica hurricane parametric policy: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/11/07/hurricane-melissa-triggers-100-payout-of-150-million-world-bank-catastrophe-bond-for-jamaica

    Jasper Cooke is a people-centric leader with fifteen years of experience in emergency management. His career includes significant depth in strategy development and implementation, grant management, and community resilience. At WSP, Jasper has leadership roles on multiple projects and is focused on WSP growing the emergency management and resilience business at all levels of government. Prior to WSP, Jasper led first the Hazard Mitigation and then the Recovery Sections for the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) from 2021 to 2023. In each role, he led a statewide team of 40-50 staff managing billions in federal grants. Prior to TDEM, Jasper worked at FEMA, most recently leading the Office of the National Advisory Council where he supported four FEMA Administrators with strategy and program implementation.

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    50 mins
  • A City Manager Talks Government

    A City Manager Talks Government
    Jan 14 2026
    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 general and technology. We will be hearing from someone with vast experience in government having held a wide variety of positions.

    Harry Black the podcast guest is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. He has served as city manager, Chief administrative officer, chief financial officer, program manager, and chief procurement officer, consistently driving organizational transformation through best practices and outcome-based strategies.

    A pioneer in performance management, Black has developed and implemented data-driven programs that enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery. His integrated approach incorporates data analytics, lean techniques, smart technologies, and citistat programs to optimize government performance.

    In public financial management, Black has led major municipal finance efforts, overseeing more than $5 billion in bond transactions, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and short-term banknotes.

    An accomplished author and speaker, Black has published works on economic development, pension and healthcare reform, and performance management. He has delivered presentations on police-community relations, infrastructure development, public procurement, and long-term financial planning. Black holds a BS in Public Administration from Virginia State University, an MA in Public Administration from the University of Virginia, and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Virginia State University.

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    43 mins
  • Legal Accountability Following Wildfires

    Legal Accountability Following Wildfires
    Jan 7 2026
    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 (SCE) equipment failures.

    Ari Friedman, a partner and trial attorney at Wisner Baum LLP is leading the charge to hold energy and insurance companies accountable and responsible for fire damages caused by their utilities. Ari is a dedicated plaintiff’s attorney, specializing in single-event complex litigation, product liability, commercial transportation disasters, wildfire burn downs, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. With over a decade of experience.

    His passion for justice, meticulous case preparation, and commitment to client care make him a dedicated advocate for those facing corporate wrongdoing and catastrophic injuries. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California B.A., International relations, Professional and managerial communication. His law degree is from Pepperdine.

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    49 mins