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Disaster Zone

The Readiness Lab
Emergency Management
Climate Change
FEMA
Disaster Recovery
Risk Management
Christchurch
New Zealand Earthquakes
Mass Migration
Disaster Movies
Natural Disasters
Layoffs
Maui Fires
Public Perception Of Disasters
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Project Management
Community Resilience
Disaster Resilience
Crisis Management
Hurricane Katrina

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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In this podcast we review the highlights from a New Natural Resources Defense Council report, Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation

The podcast guest is Dakota Fisher a Senior Advocate, Adaptation, Environmental Health with the Na... more

The World Cup has presented some unique challenges for a multitude of agencies and jurisdictions spread over three nations. Security is a paramount consideration for hosting these games. In this podcast we discuss the complexity of the situation and ... more

Chris Stewart is the President and Co-founder of IntelliMass Technologies Inc., a road-

intelligence company based in British Columbia. A strategic and ethically-centered

business leader, Chris has spent his career guiding cross-functional teams, dev... more

Trust is a basic ingredient in every relationship. This applies to individuals, marriages,

business partners, nations and the relationship of governments to individuals. Trust is

the topic we are going to explore today and how it applies to emergency... more

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Recent Guests

Dakota Fisher
Senior Advocate, Adaptation, Environmental Health
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Episode: Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation
Andre McGregor
CEO and founder, ForceMetrics
ForceMetrics
Episode: World Cup Security Challenges
Chris Stewart
President and co-founder of IntelliMass Technologies Inc.
IntelliMass Technologies Inc.
Episode: Know Your Route for Disasters
Kenny Adesina
Disaster Researcher specializing in trust and disaster communication
University of Oklahoma (Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication); NSF-funded research projects
Episode: Trust Factor During Disasters
David Tobias
Chief Product Officer at Nearmap
Nearmap
Episode: The Gap Between Federal Flood Maps and Real Risk
Linda Litke
Attorney experienced in disaster law
Litke Legal and Readiness Advisors / Thistle Legal (partner)
Episode: Legal Issues in Disaster Response and Recovery
Nicholai Allen
Wildland firefighter and founder of Safe Soss
Safe Soss
Episode: Protecting Your Home from Wind Blown Fire Embers
James Misner
Founder and owner of The Kipos Group
The Kipos Group
Episode: Nonprofit Fundraising
Laurie Cure
PhD, executive coach, CEO of Innovative Connections
Innovative Connections
Episode: The Impact of Leading with Fear

Host

Eric Holdeman
Host of Disaster Zone; experienced emergency manager with three decades across federal, state, and local levels

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 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
    Canada4 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 States6 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 States6 years ago

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Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation
Q: What is the purpose and timeframe of the Rebuilding Safer report?
The report is a concise, 19-page guide outlining four strategies for state and local adaptation; foundational work started around mid-2025, with publication by late 2025, and ongoing development of implementation details afterward.
Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation
Q: What is the background of Dakota Fisher and how did his path lead to NRDC?
Dakota describes a path through sociology and geography, data analytics, urban planning, and public policy, leading to roles in Louisiana disaster recovery, Philadelphia GIS work, Norfolk, FEMA, and finally NRDC, where he leads adaptation efforts.
Know Your Route for Disasters
Q: What specific problem during wildfires highlighted the need for real-time road information, and how did that shape your solution?
During a major wildfire in 2023, it became clear that routes could be cut off and that drivers and responders lacked visibility into viable evacuation options; this spurred the development of a cost-effective hitch-mounted system to surface road health information and support real-time decision making.
Know Your Route for Disasters
Q: What is your educational background and professional path that led you to IntelliMass Technologies?
Chris explains a background rooted in business administration with early experiments in artificial intelligence, including neural networks, and leadership roles in transportation tech, which seeded his focus on using new tech to improve emergency response and road data for remote areas.
Annie Mack Vest OK Emergency Management
Q: How is Oklahoma's emergency management agency organized and staffed?
The agency is small, about 50 staff plus the State 911 coordination team; there is a chief operations officer, no deputy, and divisions for resilience, recovery, preparedness, and response, with a focus on regional coordinators who build stronger local relationships.

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What is Disaster Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Disaster Zone consistently centers on disaster preparation, response, and resilience, featuring interviews with seasoned emergency managers, policy experts, and NGO leaders. Episodes often explore the gap between policy and practice, tools and technologies for risk assessment, and the human and organizational dynamics that shape crisis outcomes. Notable throughlines include FEMA processes, climate resilience, funding challenges, and the evolving role of public-private partnerships in emergency management. The show tends to favor actionable guidance for practitioners and decision-makers, with a pragmatic, experience-driven lens from a host with decades in the field. A standout trait is the blend of technical detail with real-world anecdotes,... more

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Recent guests on Disaster Zone include:

1. Dakota Fisher
2. Andre McGregor
3. Chris Stewart
4. Kenny Adesina
5. David Tobias
6. Linda Litke
7. Nicholai Allen
8. James Misner

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