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Hometown Ready Emergency Management

by Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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  • S5, E9: From Disaster to Declaration: How Federal Assistance Works

    September 28, 2026 · 34 min

    When a disaster strikes, who decides when it becomes a “disaster”, and what happens next? In this episode of HometownReady, we’re joined by FEMA Region 7 to break down the disaster declaration process and explain how local, state, and…

  • S5, E8: Unleashed: When Emergencies Have Four Legs

    August 31, 2026 · 30 min

    When we think about emergency management and public safety, animals might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from loose or aggressive dogs to emergencies involving pets and animal safety during disasters, Animal Control plays…

  • S5, E7: Chasing the Storm: Balancing Science and Safety

    July 17, 2026 · 40 min

    Hollywood made storm chasing famous, but the real thing is about much more than dramatic skies and flying debris. In this episode, we’re joined by 417 Storm Chasers Matt Jones and Josh Avers to talk about what it’s really like to track…

  • S5, E6: Paging Emergency Management: What Hospitals Do When Disaster Strikes

    June 18, 2026 · 41 min

    What happens when the emergency isn’t just happening in the hospital, but to the hospital itself? From TV dramas to movies, we’ve all seen the chaos of a hospital during a crisis. But real-world healthcare emergency management looks a…

  • S5, E5: LEPC: Hazmat, Planning, and A Whole Lot of Acronyms

    May 29, 2026 · 27 min

    There's a team planning for emergencies long before they occur...and most people don't even know they exist. Settle in to meet the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). In this episode, we sit down with members of our LEPC to talk…

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  • S5, E4: April 29, 2025 Lookback: Response, Recovery, and Resilience

    April 29, 2026 · 57 min

    April 29, 2025 is a day many in our community won’t forget. In this special lookback episode, we sit down with partners from City Utilities and members of our Emergency Operations Center team to reflect on the severe weather that impacted…

  • S5, E3: From Alerts to Action: Severe Weather Awareness Week

    March 18, 2026 · 49 min

    Severe weather doesn’t follow a schedule...are you ready when it hits?  In this episode, we’re joined by Angelica, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, to talk through the purpose of Severe Weather Awareness Week and what it…

  • S5, E2: Ready for Takeoff: Airport Safety & Myths About Flying

    February 24, 2026 · 33 min

    Airports can feel overwhelming. Security lines, turbulence, delays, and plenty of stress about what’s really happening behind the scenes.  In this episode, we sit down with Springfield-Branson National Airport personnel to talk about…

  • S5, E1: The Backbone of Response: Logistics in Emergency Management

    January 27, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

  • S4, E10: Season Four Wrap-Up

    January 15, 2026 · 6 min

    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…

  • S4, E9: Healing After the Headlines Part 2: Voices in the Storm

    December 19, 2025 · 49 min

    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…

  • S4, E8: Healing After the Headlines Part 1: Missouri’s Disaster Mental Health Response

    December 19, 2025 · 39 min

    Disasters don’t end when the immediate danger passes.  In this episode, we explore how Missouri plans for and delivers mental health support in the aftermath of crises. We’re joined by Beckie Gierer with the Office of Disaster Services to…

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About the show

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!