If you are a business in California with more than 10 employees, then this episode is for you.

In this episode, we dive deep into Senate Bill 553, a legislative law that could reshape the landscape of workplace safety and how it affects YOUR business. Join Ed & Bill as we break down the key components of the bill, its potential impacts, and how your business can start getting ready now.

Whether you're a business owner, CEO, a policy enthusiast, or a professional in the field, this episode will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand the stakes and make informed opinions.

Tune in to uncover:

- The origins and objectives of Senate Bill 553

- How it could affect your everyday work

- Expert analysis and diverse perspectives on the bill

- What you can do to stay informed and involved to make sure your company is in compliance

Don’t miss this essential discussion. Listen now and stay ahead of the curve!

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State of Ready with Ed Colson and Bill Fogarty is back for Season 4. 

We have brought some new content to our podcast series with a series called OnScene where we interview those who have responded to disasters and what we as emergency managers, first responders, and everyone interested in disaster response can learn. 

In Episode 1, we interview our own co-host, Bill Fogarty, and his response to the 2010 San Bruno Pipeline explosion. 

All of these questions and more will be answered in the episode. Stay tuned for more OnScene episodes and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you can get all the latest content from State of Ready. 

2020 was another catastrophic year for wildfires around the world. Although it is only March, forecasters predict another busy wildfire season in the United States. If you have not experienced a wildfire yet, or live in an area prone to wildfires, listen to our guest Brad Hartzell, a retired firefighter and now wildfire vegetation manager, share his experiences in dealing with and responding to wildfires. 

Visit StateofReady.com and download your personal wildfire ready checklist and hit the subscribe button! 

When you think of security, do you think of roving patrols and a desk to check in at? Security plays a critical role in supporting our critical infrastructure protection and is often the first on-scene during a disaster. What role is that? Where can emergency management work hand in hand with facility security? What does it take to get into this field? 

Join Bill and Ed as we interview our guest Robert Whitham, an emergency and security manager for a public utility, as we discuss the important role of security and emergency management. 

What's in your Go-Bag? 

If your new year's resolution is to be more prepared for a disaster, a Go-Bag filled with emergency and disaster supplies should be at the top of your list! 

In this episode, Ed and Bill discuss the origins of the Go-Bag, the "Must" have and "Should" have of supplies and where to put it all. 

Take our Twitter poll on the subject as well! 

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