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Hometown Ready Emergency Management

Hometown Ready Emergency Management

Written by: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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The HometownREADY Emergency Management podcast explores all things related to emergency management. Produced by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management, the show offers the public an inside look at the dynamic world of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from severe weather and disaster communications to community preparedness and public safety careers. We also highlight ways for residents to get involved and play a role in building resilience. Tune in and join us as we work together to make every community a little more HometownREADY!

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Episodes
  • S5, E1: The Backbone of Response: Logistics in Emergency Management
    Jan 27 2026

    Season 5 kicks off with a look at one of the most critical (and often unseen) parts of emergency management: logistics.

    In this episode, we’re joined by our logistics specialist Kenny Norris to break down what it really takes to move resources, coordinate support, and keep operations running during disasters. This conversation highlights why effective logistics can make or break a response, and why the work behind the scenes matters just as much as what the public sees.

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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    40 mins
  • S4, E10: Season Four Wrap-Up
    Jan 15 2026

    As we close out Season 4, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories, lessons, and voices that shaped this chapter of the podcast. From K9 units and search-and-rescue teams to disaster mental health professionals and 911 dispatchers, this season highlighted the many roles that come together before, during, and after emergencies.

    Thank you for joining us throughout Season 4 and for supporting the people and partnerships that make emergency management possible. The next season starter will be out soon!

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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    6 mins
  • S4, E9: Healing After the Headlines Part 2: Voices in the Storm
    Dec 19 2025

    When the Joplin tornado tore through southwest Missouri, 911 dispatchers became a critical lifeline in the middle of chaos.

    In this episode, April Ford shares her firsthand experience working behind the headset during one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history. From managing her team in Jasper County with overwhelming call volumes to carrying the emotional weight of voices in crisis, April offers an inside look at the unseen role dispatchers play during disasters. Learn about her experience and recovery process in the second part of our mental health series.

    Stop the Threat, Stop the Stigma: https://stopthethreatstopthestigma.org/

    National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: https://stopthethreatstopthestigma.org/

    National Association of EMS Physicians: https://naemsp.org/2023-2-1-ems-burnout-and-mental-health/

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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    49 mins
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