Disaster Tough Podcast

One of the most important elements of the response effort during a disaster is helping communities come together and work more effectively.

Aaron Titus has been working for the better part of the last decade to change the philosophy behind how various organizations respond to disasters and get the job done.

His online app, Crisis Cleanup, has been working to accomplish this for the better part of a decade.

In this episode of Disaster Tough, Aaron talks about the various methods of his philosophy used to accomplish this along with how communities can come together in times of crisis and work together to create better solutions and more effective cleanup efforts.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

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“A jack of all trades is a master of none, though often better than a master of one.” While this quote dates back to the times of William Shakespeare, this week’s guest, Zack Borst is a modern embodiment of this adage as a generalist in the fields of Emergency Management, Intelligence and Security.

Along with his experience in the Emergency Management and Security fields, Zack is an expert in using video, photography and social media to communicate information in times of crisis. He has parlayed these skills into a podcast called, “Scuttlebutt”.

Zack currently works as an Intelligence Analyst with a wide range of experience including working at his alma mater, the University of Vermont in their Office of Emergency Management.

In this episode, Zack talks about what Emergency Managers should be doing now and in the future to be prepared for all scenarios, no matter where or when they may arise.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

Expecting the unexpected is a standard for Emergency Managers everywhere. No one may know this better than Steven Kuhr.

Steven Kuhr is an experienced Emergency Manager with more than 25 years’ experience in New York and Colorado. From the 1993 World Trade Center Bombings to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to the devastating 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, Steven has worked side by side with the frontline workers of almost every major type of disaster.

In this episode of Disaster Tough, Mr. Kuhr recounts some of his experiences in the field and teaches how developing your strategic vision is vital for effective emergency management.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

The Readiness Lab introduces the founders of Instinct Ready and stars of the Disaster Class Podcast, Jason Perez and Wesley Long.

Long and Perez are former EMS workers turned entrepreneurs whose company, Instinct Ready, looks to help people be more disaster tough through quality education.

In this episode, Jason and Wesley discuss their backgrounds, share experiences, and elaborate on what they hope to accomplish with their new Disaster Class podcast.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

On January 3, 2022, a major snowstorm pounded several Eastern states dumping more than a foot of snow in some places, stranding hundreds of drivers along I-95 in Virginia for more than 24 hours and leaving more than 300,000 people in the region without power.

As the Chief Regional Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Andy John was on the frontlines of the effort to get drivers safely off the road, and helping those who were left without power for multiple days.

On this week’s Disaster Tough Podcast, Andy shares his experiences from that day and the lessons in readiness learned for Emergency Managers and the public alike.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

Disaster Tough continues its strong start to Season 3 with Emergency Manager and Author, Kelly McKinney.

Kelly is a longtime Emergency Manager and professional engineer who currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Emergency Management + Enterprise Resilience for NYU Langone Health. He has also lead Emergency Management teams for the American Red Cross and the New York Office of Emergency Management working in the aftermath of such disasters as 9/11, Super Storm Sandy, among others.

In this episode, talks about Emergency Managers and Emergency Management systems and how they play a vital role in disaster and emergency response specifically in New York City and beyond.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

Disaster Tough kicks off Season 3 with an entertaining interview featuring author, speaker, and educator, Eric McNulty.

Eric is a Harvard professor who has been the Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) for more than a decade. He is also the co-author of the bestseller, “You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Matter When it Matters Most”.

In this episode, we tap into Eric’s experience in leadership and how it applies to the EM world, together with the importance of readiness, data, and how public and private entities can better work together.

Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected].

We are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.

FS Global in partnership with Tiger Tech has created the first reusable, electronic, FDA approved, COVID-19 test. Strap it to your arm, get a reading - it’s that simple. Sterilize and reuse. Amazing technology! For more information on the COVID PLUS TEST, click here: https://www.fsglobalsolutions.com

This episode has been archived. After our own after action, we determined that the content in this episode does not promote best practice, does not represent the facts, and does not help you become disaster tough. Please check out another episode for better information.

Matt is no stranger to emergency and disaster services. Throughout his career in Military Service, working in hospitals, or now with technologies that improve social services - Matt is an excellent example of a heart full of service during Christmas. He is also familiar with having family members in emergency services, after all his father is Joe Hernandez, USAR subject matter expert and practitioner. Matt talks to us from both sides of the coin, as a son and as a practitioner, providing great advice for us to help others or those that may need an extra helping hand during the holidays.

We talk a lot about football during this episode. Matt is a former player and assistant coach for the US Army football team. He shares insights and examples of how we can deal with crisis mode vs routine mode in disaster.

The EM Student podcast brings interviews of academic and industry leaders to students who are new to the emergency management field, as well as emergency managers with an always-learning mentality by discussing the multifaceted nature of emergency management, including how other fields interact with EM and what skills are helpful to cultivate while navigating a career in the EM field.