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Disaster Zone

The Readiness Lab
Emergency Management
Disaster Movies
Mass Migration
New Zealand Earthquakes
Christchurch
Maui Fires
Public Perception Of Disasters
Disaster Recovery
Space Weather
Community Resilience
Housing
Debris Management
Disaster Myths
Coronal Mass Ejections
Risk Management
Tourism
Covid-19
Carrington Event
Geomagnetic Storms
Solar Flares

Disaster Zone is hosted by Eric Holdeman, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disas... more

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Recent Guests

David Wells
Director of Disaster Relief for Texans on a Mission, with expertise in managing disaster response and volunteer coordination
Texans on a Mission
Episode: Volunteers Assets or Liabilities
Garry Briese
A well-known fire chief and fire executive, currently an advisor for the Colorado Fire Chiefs Association.
Colorado Fire Chiefs Association
Episode: Self-Imposed Barriers to Technology Adoption
Craig Fugate
Former FEMA National Administrator and consultant in emergency management.
Episode: Examining the Changes at FEMA with Craig Fugate
Jim Chuhanski
Founder and Chief Human Resources Officer for Flex HR
Flex HR
Episode: Handling Layoffs with Empathy
Jeff Schlegelmilch
Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate and Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School
Columbia Climate School
Episode: Long-term Disaster Resilience
Ziyou Xu
Founder of RIC Technology, a company specializing in 3D printing construction technology
RIC Technology
Episode: 3D Printing Buildings
Ben Smilowitz
Founder of the Disaster Accountability Project, focusing on disaster relief and accountability
Disaster Accountability Project
Episode: Disaster Accountability Project
Jeannette Sutton
Ph.D. specializing in Disaster and Risk, focused on online informal communication and public alerts.
Episode: Communicating Effective Emergency and Disaster Warnings
Donna Dupont
Foresight and design strategist, founder of Purple Compass.
Purple Compass
Episode: Forecasting the Future

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Eric Holdeman
Host of Disaster Zone, an experienced emergency manager with over 30 years in the field at federal, state, and local levels.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Interview with Peter Sandman

    Enjoyed the interview and PS views. His positions on the pandemic and Dr. Fauci were provocative and made me think about how it all came down. Can you have him back every six months or so as a revolving guest to explore his ideas further? Maybe he could on each visit comment on the most recent emergency incidents and the crisis comms responses, and critique what went right and wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xelao7
    Canada3 years ago
  • Experience matters....

    Eric ran King Counties department of emergency management.He is one of the most experienced EM managers in the country and I look forward to learning more from him during his podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCP6969
    United States5 years ago
  • Knowledgeable and engaging

    I have followed Eric’s expertise in emergency management for years, great to see him bring his critical, direct, and humorous approach to such an important topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Word EM up
    United States5 years ago

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Many appreciate the diversity of expert guests featured and the practical knowledge they share.
Feedback often notes the valuable focus on real-world applications and strategies for disaster preparedness and resilience.
Listeners praise the insightful and engaging discussions led by the host, Eric Holdeman, highlighting his extensive experience in emergency management.

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Volunteers Assets or Liabilities
Q: What is your time commitment expectation for volunteers?
We generally ask for a commitment of about 10 days, rotating teams in and out to prevent burnout.
Volunteers Assets or Liabilities
Q: How do you train people to approach potentially dangerous situations like tree removal?
We train them extensively on safety protocols and proper equipment usage to ensure they're prepared for the risks involved.
Volunteers Assets or Liabilities
Q: What should be the mindset of an individual who wants to be a volunteer?
They should seek where they feel called to serve and be flexible in trying various areas of volunteering.
Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings
Q: What should the average person be concerned with?
There's really nothing to worry about for you as far as being physically hurt or anything or having a problem.
Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings
Q: What are the different types of threats that stem from the sun burning off energy?
These include solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and solar radiation storms affecting technology.

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The episodes explore an extensive range of topics associated with disasters, such as emergency management, disaster resilience, and the integration of technology in crisis response. Highlighting interviews with experts across various fields, discussions unfold around strategies for effective volunteer management, addressing the challenges of technology adoption within emergency services, and legal concerns faced by volunteers. The content is tailored towards professionals and enthusiasts interested in disaster preparedness, recovery efforts, and the evolving landscape of emergency management, offering insights into how communities can better prepare for and respond to disasters.

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2. Garry Briese
3. Craig Fugate
4. Jim Chuhanski
5. Jeff Schlegelmilch
6. Ziyou Xu
7. Ben Smilowitz
8. Jeannette Sutton

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