The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Todd T. De Voe

This podcast features strategies and advice from today’s leaders and experts in emergency management. Its purpose is to empower and enrich current and future leaders. emnetwork.substack.com

  1. 9H AGO

    Plains and Midwest tornado outbreak; Super Typhoon Sinlaku emergency continues for Guam and CNMI

    Today’s EM Morning Brief covers an active multi-day severe weather outbreak across the Southern Plains and into the Upper Midwest, with confirmed tornadoes in Kansas and Minnesota and an enhanced threat continuing through Tuesday. Emergency operations continue in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands under Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with a Presidential emergency declaration in effect. NIFC is at Preparedness Level 2, with active large fires on the Southern Plains and a growing wildfire near the Colorado–New Mexico border. USGS reports Kīlauea’s eruption paused, while three Alaska volcanoes remain at elevated alert levels. CISA adds a new Adobe Acrobat vulnerability to the KEV catalog, and CDC’s HAN on medetomidine in illicit fentanyl remains active. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast. Key Takeaways * Multi-day severe weather outbreak is the top national concern, stretching from the Southern Plains into the Upper Midwest; confirmed tornadoes and damage reported in Kansas (Ottawa, minor injuries in Franklin County) and southern Minnesota late Monday, with tornado watches continuing through Tuesday across TX, OK, AR, MO, and WI. * Excessive rainfall and flooding risk flagged by the National Water Center from the Texas Hill Country through the Great Lakes through mid-week. * Super Typhoon Sinlaku remains the Pacific operational priority — Presidential emergency declaration in effect for Guam (signed April 12), Typhoon Warnings for Rota, Tinian, Saipan, and the Northern Islands, Tropical Storm Warning for Guam. * Wildfire posture is elevated for April — NIFC at National Preparedness Level 2; active large fires include Buffalo Gap (SD, ~5,400 acres), Horny Toad (TX Panhandle), and Glen Ferris (WV). * Early-season fire activity in the Southwest — Colorado fire near the NM border grew to ~450 acres; New Mexico maintains statewide fire restrictions banning prescribed burns, fireworks, campfires, and smoking on state lands. * Volcanic activity — USGS reports Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu eruption paused after episode 44 (ADVISORY / YELLOW); Great Sitkin remains at WATCH / ORANGE; Shishaldin and Atka Volcanic Complex at ADVISORY / YELLOW. * Cyber — CISA added a new Adobe Acrobat vulnerability to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, triggering federal remediation timelines. * Public health — CDC’s Health Alert Network advisory on medetomidine in the illicit fentanyl supply remains active guidance for EMS, EDs, and harm-reduction programs. * Planned federal exercise — FEMA biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PA/MD border); not an actual emergency. * Water advisory — Precautionary boil-water notice for the Island of Rota (CNMI) tied to planned water system maintenance. * Travel posture — U.S. State Department travel advisory posture remains elevated across multiple regions; operators with international deployments should re-check country-specific levels before travel. Sources NOAA / NWS / Storm Prediction Center • SPC Convective Outlook — Daily severe weather outlooks covering the Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley tornado threat • NWS Active Alerts — National map and feed of active watches, warnings, and advisories • National Water Center — Flood and hydrologic outlook for Upper Midwest and Great Lakes National Hurricane Center / NWS Guam • NWS Guam / WFO GUM — Tropical cyclone warnings and advisories for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands • Central Pacific Hurricane Center — Central and Western Pacific tropical cyclone products USGS — Earthquakes and Volcanoes • USGS Volcano Notices (HANS) — Current volcanic alert levels and aviation color codes, including Kīlauea and Alaska volcanoes • USGS Earthquake Map — Real-time global earthquake feed and magnitude filters NIFC / InciWeb • NIFC Situation Report — Daily national Incident Management Situation Report and preparedness level • InciWeb Incident Information System — Current large-fire tracking, including Buffalo Gap and other active incidents FEMA • FEMA Press Releases — Disaster declarations, grants, and operational announcements • FEMA Disaster Declarations — Searchable database of federal disaster and emergency declarations DHS / NTAS • National Terrorism Advisory System — Current DHS National Terrorism Advisory bulletin posture CISA • CISA News & Events — Advisories, alerts, and operational cybersecurity guidance • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Current KEV catalog including newly added Adobe Acrobat vulnerability CDC / Public Health • CDC Health Alert Network — Current HAN advisories including medetomidine in illicit fentanyl U.S. State Department • Travel Advisories — Country-by-country travel advisory levels and recent updates Colorado • Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control — State wildland fire information and incident status Kansas • Kansas Division of Emergency Management — State emergency management updates and severe weather response • NWS Topeka — Local forecast office warnings and confirmed tornado reports for eastern Kansas Minnesota and Wisconsin • NWS Twin Cities — Severe weather warnings and storm reports for southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin • Wisconsin Emergency Management — State severe weather response and county-level watches New Mexico • New Mexico Fire Information — Statewide fire restrictions, red flag warnings, and active incident updates Oklahoma • Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management — State emergency management severe weather response • NWS Norman — Local forecast office tornado watches and warnings for central Oklahoma Pennsylvania and Maryland • FEMA Peach Bottom REP Exercise — Biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise notice South Dakota • South Dakota Wildland Fire — State wildland fire situation and incident resources Texas • Texas Division of Emergency Management — State severe weather and wildfire response updates • Texas A&M Forest Service — Statewide wildland fire situation and active incident tracking West Virginia • West Virginia Division of Forestry — State wildland fire situation and active incident information Guam and Northern Mariana Islands • Guam Homeland Security / OCD — Territorial emergency management and typhoon response coordination • CUC Public Advisories — Commonwealth Utilities Corporation notices, including Rota boil water notice • NWS Guam Tropical Cyclones — Current warnings and advisories for Super Typhoon Sinlaku This is a public episode. 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    9 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The World Isn’t Falling Apart… It’s Finally Telling the Truth

    EMN Podcast Description In this episode of The Emergency Management Network Podcast, Andrew Boyarsky sits down with Todd DeVoe to unpack a powerful and timely idea: the world is not falling apart; it is revealing itself. Drawing from Todd’s latest article, the conversation explores how today’s risk environment is no longer defined by single incidents, but by a convergence of interconnected stresses across geopolitical systems, the economy, climate, technology, and public trust. What feels like instability is, in reality, a clearer picture of how fragile and interdependent our systems have always been. Todd challenges the profession to rethink preparedness in a VUCA environment, where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity demand adaptability over rigid planning. The discussion goes beyond traditional emergency management approaches and calls for a shift toward capability building, honest communication, and genuine whole-community engagement. This episode is not about fear; it is about clarity. It is a conversation about leadership, responsibility, and what it really means to prepare communities for a future that will not follow the plan. Show Notes In this episode, Andrew and Todd explore the idea that what we are experiencing today is not a breakdown of systems, but a revelation of their true nature under stress. Multiple systems are being strained at the same time, from geopolitics and supply chains to climate extremes and cyber threats, and each one amplifies the others. The conversation reframes how emergency managers should think about risk. Rather than planning for isolated hazards, the focus must shift to understanding interconnected threats and building systems that can operate under continuous pressure. A central theme of the discussion is VUCA, a concept borrowed from the military that describes a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Todd argues that while the term is widely used in emergency management, it is often misunderstood. It should not be used to explain why things are difficult, but to drive a fundamental shift in how preparedness is approached. The episode also challenges a long-standing assumption in public communication: that emergency managers must avoid creating fear. Instead, Todd emphasizes that fear is not the real issue. Helplessness is. Communities can handle difficult truths when they are given clear information and meaningful ways to act. Andrew and Todd discuss the implications for whole-community preparedness, arguing that it must move beyond messaging into a genuine partnership. When individuals understand their role and feel a sense of agency, they are far more likely to respond effectively during crises. The conversation also addresses a difficult but necessary reality: the federal safety net is becoming less predictable. Emergency managers must begin preparing communities with this in mind, shifting the narrative from reliance on external assistance to building local capability and resilience. The episode closes with a call to action. Preparedness is no longer about having the right plan on the shelf. It is about building adaptable systems, strengthening relationships, and leading communities through complexity with honesty and clarity. Key Themes Convergence of risk across multiple interconnected systemsVUCA as a framework for action, not just descriptionThe gap between planning and true capabilityThe danger of avoiding hard conversations with the publicWhole community as partnership, not messagingShifting from federal reliance to local resilienceLeadership in complexity and uncertainty Episode Title Options The World Isn’t Falling Apart… It’s Revealing ItselfVUCA Is Here, Now WhatPreparedness in a Converging Crisis EnvironmentFrom Plans to CapabilityLeading Through Complexity Tags Emergency Management, VUCA, Community Resilience, Leadership, Disaster Preparedness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Super Typhoon Sinlaku Targets Guam and CNMI with Cat 4-5 Winds; Multi-Day Tornado Outbreak Continues Across Texas and Oklahoma; FEMA Approves Disaster Declarations for Washington and Oregon

    On today’s EM Morning Brief, Super Typhoon Sinlaku — a Category 5 storm with 175 to 180 mph winds — is bearing down on the Northern Mariana Islands with catastrophic conditions expected for Saipan and Tinian Monday night. Federal emergency declarations are in place for both Guam and the CNMI. On the mainland, a rare four-day severe weather outbreak continues to threaten Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas with tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service in Hawaii has extended a statewide flood watch through Monday evening. FEMA has also approved major disaster declarations for Washington state and Oregon following last December’s devastating storms. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast. Takeaways Super Typhoon Sinlaku is making a near-direct strike on Saipan and Tinian (CNMI) with catastrophic Category 4–5 winds of 145–160 mph expected Monday night/Tuesday; Guam is in COR2 with government closed and shelters open Federal emergency declarations are in place for both Guam and the CNMI, approved April 12 Multi-day severe weather outbreak (TX, OK, KS) is in day three of a four-day SPC-highlighted event — tornado, large hail, and damaging wind threats continue today, with flash flooding a compounding risk from saturated soils South Dakota’s 79 Fire (Custer County, ~6,000 acres, 40% contained) prompted a governor’s emergency declaration; a separate First Alert Weather Day is in effect today for critical wildfire conditions statewide FEMA major disaster declarations for Washington and Oregon (December 2025 storms) were approved April 11, unlocking individual and public assistance for dozens of counties Hawaii is under a statewide NWS Flood Watch through 6 PM Monday — the third significant flood event in roughly a month Kilauea is at ADVISORY/Yellow following the end of eruptive Episode 44; no new activity, monitoring ongoing Washington state had an offshore earthquake swarm (18+ quakes, M4.2 max) near the Juan de Fuca Ridge on April 12 — no land threat, no tsunami DHS NTAS has no active advisories as of this morning Sources FEMA * President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam — FEMA, April 12, 2026 * President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for CNMI — FEMA, April 12, 2026 * President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington — FEMA, April 11, 2026 * President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon — FEMA, April 11, 2026 NOAA / NWS * SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — April 13, 2026 * NWS Honolulu — Active Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Hawaii * Flood Watch Issued April 11, Extended to April 13 6PM HST — Maui County Alert * Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas — Four-Day Severe Weather Outbreak (multi-source summary) * Severe Storm Threat Targets Texas With Significant Flash Flooding — Waco Today, April 12, 2026 USGS * USGS Volcano Notice — Kilauea, April 12, 2026 * Kilauea Episode 44 Photo/Video Chronology — USGS HVO, April 9, 2026 Guam * JIC Release No. 9 — Guam Anticipates Tropical Storm Force Winds; Sinlaku a Super Typhoon; Shelter Update — GHS OCD * CNMI and Guam Granted Federal Emergency Declarations as Super Typhoon Sinlaku Advances — Isla Public, April 13, 2026 * Super Typhoon Sinlaku Packing 175 mph Winds Heading Toward Northern Marianas — Isla Public, April 13, 2026 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands * CNMI Raised to Typhoon Condition II; Shelters Open Ahead of Sinlaku — NMI News Service * Governor Apatang Advises Residents to Seek Safe Shelter — Kandit News Group * Devastating Damage Possible: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Packing 180 mph Winds — Isla Public, April 13, 2026 Hawaii * Flood Watch Extended for All Hawaiian Islands — Honolulu Today, April 11, 2026 * Hawaii Forecast: Flood Watch Into the Night for Kauai, Oahu, Maui County — Hawaii News Now, April 13, 2026 South Dakota * Governor Rhoden Declares Emergency for 79 Fire in Custer County — KOTA TV, April 12, 2026 * 79 Fire Grows to Nearly 6,000 Acres, 40% Contained; Structures Threatened — KOTA TV, April 12, 2026 * First Alert Weather Day Monday — Higher-End Critical Wildfire Risk — KOTA TV, April 13, 2026 Oklahoma * Multi-Day Severe Weather Threatens Oklahoma: Tornadoes, Flooding, Wind — ChaseDay.com Oregon * FEMA Approves Disaster Aid for Oregon After December 2025 Storms — Portland Today, April 11, 2026 * Trump Approves Disaster Requests for Washington, Oregon — The Columbian, April 12, 2026 Washington * Washington State Approved for Major Disaster Declaration — Lynnwood Times, April 11, 2026 * Earthquake Swarm Hits Off Washington Coast — 18 Quakes in 12 Hours, Up to M4.2 — KOMO News, April 12, 2026 * Trump Approves Disaster Requests for Washington, Oregon — OPB, April 11, 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

    11 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Tropical Storm Sinlaku Threatens Guam as Category 3-4 Typhoon; FEMA Faces $10B Funding Backlog Ahead of Hurricane Season; CISA Warns of Iran-Linked Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

    Tropical Storm Sinlaku intensifies in the western Pacific as Guam declares Condition of Readiness 3 with a potential Category 3-4 typhoon landfall projected by Monday. FEMA faces a $10 billion disaster reimbursement backlog and internal readiness concerns ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. CISA and federal partners warn of ongoing Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting programmable logic controllers across government, water, and energy sectors, with a new Ivanti EPMM vulnerability added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. State-level updates include Colorado wildfire evacuations, a Kilauea volcanic eruption watch in Hawaii, Mississippi disaster designations, historic wildfires in Nebraska, and a boil water advisory in South Carolina. Full state-by-state coverage and sourced intelligence for emergency management professionals. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast. Takeaways: * Tropical Storm Sinlaku is projected to intensify into a Category 3 or 4 typhoon. * The U.S. Coast Guard is actively coordinating a unified response across the Marianas region. * FEMA faces significant challenges with disaster reimbursements amid the ongoing storm preparations. * Communities throughout the nation are awaiting nearly $10 billion in disaster relief funding. * Severe weather alerts have been issued for various regions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding. * Nebraska is experiencing historic wildfires, with the Morrill Fire having burned approximately 642,000 acres. Sources Guam / Northern Mariana Islands • Guam Homeland Security — COR 3 Joint Information Center Release, April 10, 2026 • RNZ News — Tropical Storm Sinlaku strengthens, could hit CNMI as typhoon by Monday FEMA • WWNO/NPR — Communities waiting on billions in disaster funding, April 10, 2026 • WBUR Here & Now — FEMA worker says warning signs came early, April 9, 2026 CISA / Cyber • ABA Banking Journal — CISA, federal agencies issue advisory on Iran-related cyberattacks • The Hacker News — Iran-linked hackers disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure by targeting PLCs • Qualys ThreatPROTECT — CISA added Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-1340 to KEV catalog • CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, April 8, 2026 addition NWS / NOAA • NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook, April 10, 2026 Travel Advisories • U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe — Travel Advisory update, April 8, 2026 Colorado • CPR News — Mandatory evacuations ordered for wildfire near Carter Lake, April 8, 2026 Hawaii • USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory — Kīlauea Episode 44 precursory activity notice, April 8, 2026 • Spectrum Local News Hawaii — Major disaster declaration request pending, April 3, 2026 Mississippi • USDA FSA — FEMA designates 3 counties in Mississippi as disaster areas, April 9, 2026 Nebraska • Governor Pillen — Emergency declaration for wildfires in central/western Nebraska South Carolina • Clean Air and Water — Berkeley County boil water advisory, April 9, 2026 U.S. Virgin Islands • St. Thomas Source — WAPA major units offline, power rotations, April 2–9, 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min

  5. 5D AGO

    The Grid Is Being Watched. The Ceasefire Is Being Tested. And Half the Country Is on Weather Alert.

    Today’s EM Morning Brief leads with a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, NSA, EPA, DOE, and U.S. Cyber Command warning that Iranian-affiliated cyber actors are actively exploiting programmable logic controllers across U.S. water, energy, and government systems. Advisory AA26-097A documents confirmed operational disruptions and financial losses. NERC is actively monitoring the electric grid in response. A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran — brokered by Pakistan on April 7–8 — remains under pressure as President Trump keeps military assets in position and a dispute over Lebanon’s inclusion threatens the agreement’s scope. On the weather front, Hawaii is experiencing its third consecutive major flooding event in three weeks, with a statewide Flood Watch in effect through Friday. Florida’s East Coast is under a Flash Flood Watch and Wind Advisory with dangerous surf conditions. Active fire weather is affecting South Carolina and Georgia. In Colorado, two wildfires near Boulder and Berthoud were both contained April 8 with no structures lost. FEMA officially designated 15 Tennessee counties as disaster areas following Winter Storm Fern. A boil water notice is active in Petal, Mississippi. All 50 states and U.S. territories are covered. Takeaways: * Operators of Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and Micro850 PLCs should restrict internet-facing access, apply available patches, and report suspicious activity to CISA or the FBI without delay. * The domestic cyber threat posture remains elevated. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is active but unsettled — monitor developments and lower thresholds for reporting suspicious cyber and physical security activity. * Hawaii emergency managers should anticipate continued flooding, road closures, and potential landslides through Friday as a third consecutive storm stresses response resources statewide. * Fire weather conditions in South Carolina and Georgia remain dangerous. Confirm current red flag and burn restriction status with state forestry commissions before authorizing any outdoor burning. * Tennessee jurisdictions in the 15 designated counties should begin documenting eligible costs for FEMA Public Assistance. Individual Assistance determination is still pending federal review. Sources CISA • CISA Advisory AA26-097A — Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs Across US Critical Infrastructure (April 7, 2026) • CISA / Federal Agencies Issue Advisory on Iran-Related Cyberattacks — ABA Banking Journal • Iran-Linked Hackers Target Water, Energy in US — Cybersecurity Dive • Iranian Hackers Targeting American Critical Infrastructure — TechCrunch DHS / NTAS • DHS National Terrorism Advisory System — Official NTAS Page (note: site not updated since February 17, 2026 due to federal funding lapse) NERC / Energy Grid • NERC Is Actively Monitoring the Grid Following Iran-Linked Cyber Threat — Utility Dive (April 8, 2026) US-Iran Conflict • Iran War Live Blog, April 9, 2026 — Al Jazeera • US-Iran Ceasefire Deal: What Are the Terms, and What’s Next? — Al Jazeera (April 8, 2026) NIFC / Wildfire (National) • NIFC National Fire News — National Interagency Fire Center • Unprecedented Snow Drought Sets Up Extreme Wildfires for Western US in 2026 — Wildfire Today NOAA / NWS • NWS Active Alerts • NWS Weather Prediction Center • NWS Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook State Department / Travel Advisories • Sao Tome and Principe — Level 3 Travel Advisory (April 8, 2026) — US Embassy Angola and Sao Tome • US State Department Travel Advisories — travel.state.gov Alaska • Above-Average Spring Breakup Flooding Expected in Interior Alaska — Fairbanks News Miner Arkansas / Oklahoma • Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Northeast Oklahoma — NewsOn6 • SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — Storm Prediction Center Colorado • Goat Trail Fire 100% Contained — 9NEWS • Cougar Run Fire Contained at 3.5 Acres — Larimer County • Evacuation Orders Lifted for Boulder and Larimer County Fires — Denver Gazette Florida • NWS Melbourne — Flash Flood Threat • NWS South Florida Hazardous Weather Outlook Georgia • Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8 — Cobb Courier • Red Flag Warning Issued in Georgia as Dry, Windy Conditions Raise Fire Risk — CBS Atlanta • Campfire Ban Issued for Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — AccessWDUN Hawaii • Hawaii Under Statewide Flood Watch — Honolulu Star-Advertiser (April 8, 2026) • Third Storm in Three Weeks to Unleash More Rain, Flooding in Hawaii — AccuWeather • Hawaii Statewide Flood Watch April 2026: Visitor Travel Alert — Hawaii Guide Mississippi • Petal Residents Under Boil Water Notice Following Outage — WDAM (April 9, 2026) Montana • Holmes Fire West of Montana City Controlled, Evacuation Notice Cleared — Montana Right Now South Carolina • SC Forestry Commission Lifts Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 Counties — Live 5 News (April 8, 2026) • Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in Effect for South Carolina — WIS TV Tennessee • FEMA Designates 15 Tennessee Counties as Natural Disaster Areas — USDA Farm Service Agency (April 7, 2026) • Tennessee Severe Winter Storm Disaster Declaration (DR-4898-TN) — FEMA Texas / Plains • Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources for Severe Weather — TDEM (March 31, 2026) • Severe Storms, Flooding Downpours to Focus on Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes into Easter Weekend — AccuWeather This is a public episode. 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    11 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Today’s Emergency Brief: Iranian Cyber Risks, National Firefighting Efforts, Severe Weather, Water Advisories, and Kilauea

    Today’s emergency brief takes you through the biggest safety and emergency updates making news right now. We start with a troubling cybersecurity alert involving Iranian-affiliated threat actors and growing concerns about attacks on critical infrastructure. From there, we check in on wildfire activity across the country and the efforts underway to contain dangerous blazes. We also discuss rising tensions in the Middle East, including a Shelter in Place advisory issued for U.S. citizens in Bahrain. We wrap up with the latest on Kilauea in Hawaii, severe weather building across the Southern Plains, and other urgent public safety developments, including water advisories. It’s a clear, concise roundup of the risks, response efforts, and evolving situations you should know about. Takeaways: * CISA has issued a critical advisory regarding Iranian threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in PLCs. * Organizations utilizing Rockwell Automation’s technology must prioritize remediation of exploited vulnerabilities. * The recent Shelter in Place directive for Bahrain reflects heightened security concerns in the region. * Wildfire activity across the United States has reached significant levels, necessitating ongoing suppression efforts. * Heavy rainfall continues to pose a threat in Florida, with moderate flash flood risks identified. * A substantial severe weather threat is anticipated in the Southern Plains over the coming days. Sources CISA / Cyber - CISA Advisory AA26-097A — Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs Across US Critical Infrastructure (April 7, 2026) - CISA ICS Advisory ICSA-26-097-01 (April 7, 2026) - CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog — CVE-2026-35616 (April 6, 2026) - CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog NIFC / Wildland Fire - NIFC/NICC Incident Management Situation Report (April 7, 2026, PDF) - NIFC National Fire News USGS / Volcanoes - USGS Kīlauea Volcano Updates - USGS Volcano Updates (all U.S. volcanoes) NWS / NOAA / Severe Weather - NWS Miami — Flood Watch for Southeast Florida (April 7, 2026) - Storm Prediction Center — Convective Outlooks U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Manama — Security Alert: Bahrain Shelter-in-Place (April 6–7, 2026) - State Dept — Middle East Regional Travel Advisory FAA / Aviation - FAA Ground Stop at Miami International Airport (April 7, 2026) — CBS Miami California - CAL FIRE — Springs Fire Incident Page Florida - Flood Watch, Heavy Rain for South Florida (April 7, 2026) Hawai’i - Big Island Video News — Earthquakes Swarm Before Kīlauea Eruption Episode 44 Illinois - City of Freeport — Boil Order April 6, 2026 - WIFR — Boil Order Lifted in Freeport (April 7, 2026) Texas - TDEM — Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources (March 31, 2026) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

    7 min

  7. APR 7

    Emergency Alerts: Severe Weather Challenges in the Southern and Central United States

    The predominant focus of our discourse today centers on the critical wildfire emergencies unfolding across the Southern Plains, where a confluence of red flag warnings, extreme weather conditions, and active wildfires necessitates urgent attention. Regions including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico are experiencing gusty winds, soaring temperatures, and alarmingly low humidity levels, which collectively exacerbate the fire hazards. Notably, significant evacuations have been mandated in various locales, particularly in Oklahoma, where fast-moving blazes pose substantial threats to residential areas. Conversely, the Midwest grapples with severe flooding resulting from substantial rainfall over the Easter weekend, with numerous rivers exceeding flood stage. As we navigate through these pressing issues, we shall also address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and health alerts pertinent to public safety in the current landscape. Sources NOAA / NWS * NWS — Active Alerts (national) * NWS — WWA Red Flag Warning summary * SPC — Day 1 Convective Outlook (Apr 6 UTC) * NWS Miami — Special Marine Warning (Apr 7) * NWS Grand Rapids — Grand River Flood Watch NIFC / InciWeb * NIFC — National Fire News * NIFC — Incident Management Situation Report, Apr 3, 2026 * InciWeb — Bent Willow Fire evacuations (Apr 4) * InciWeb — Texas Fire incidents FEMA * FEMA — Current Disasters * FEMA — Disaster Declarations * FEMA — FM-5627-OK Dibble Creek Fire * FEMA — FM-5628-OK Jumping Juniper Fire * FEMA — FM-5626-OK Buck Horn Fire * FEMA — FM-5625-TX Corner Pocket Fire * FEMA — FM-5622-SD Qury Fire * FEMA — DR-4900-LA Louisiana Severe Winter Storm * FEMA — EM-3643-DC DC Sewer Line Collapse CISA * CISA — CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability (Apr 6, 2026 — Fortinet FortiClient EMS CVE-2026-35616) * CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog * CISA — Emergency Directive 26-03: Cisco SD-WAN Vulnerabilities * CISA — Supplemental Direction ED 26-03: Hunt & Hardening Guidance * CISA — ICS Advisories * CISA — Cybersecurity Advisories DHS / NTAS * DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System (current status) * DHS — Home Page State Department / Travel Advisories * State Dept — Travel Advisories (all countries) * State Dept — Middle East travel page * U.S. Embassy Ethiopia — Travel Advisory: Ethiopia, April 2026 (Level 3 renewed) * State Dept — Crisis Response and Evacuations CDC * CDC HAN-00527 — Medetomidine in Illicit Fentanyl Supply (Apr 2, 2026) * White House / ONDCP — Joint Advisory on Medetomidine in Fentanyl (Apr 2, 2026) Oklahoma * Oklahoma OEM — 2026 Emergencies and Disasters * Oklahoma Dept of Agriculture — Fire Situation Report, Apr 6, 2026 * Wikipedia — 2026 Oklahoma Wildfires Texas * InciWeb — Bent Willow Fire (Texas, evacuations Apr 4) * Wikipedia — 2026 Texas Wildfires * Texas A&M Forest Service — Current Wildfire Status Kansas * Kansas Adjutant General’s Dept — State Fire Response Update * Kansas Division of Emergency Management — Wildfire Update (Salina Post) * KAKE — Wildfires and strong winds prompt statewide response in Kansas Michigan * WWMT — Flood Warning for Grand River, West Michigan rivers * The Watchers — Flooding impacts northern Indiana, southern Michigan, NW Ohio (Apr 6) Indiana / Ohio * GovOneStop — Flood Warning Indiana, Ohio (effective Apr 4) * GovOneStop — Flood Warning Indiana, Michigan (effective Apr 5) Wisconsin * Wisconsin Emergency Management — Response to historic flooding in SE Wisconsin * Men’s Journal — Flood Warning Issued for Millions Across Six States Easter Weekend * Stormwater Solutions — Midwest flooding swamps rivers, roads across six states Iowa / Missouri * ABC17 News — Flood Warning NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill through Apr 7 Oregon * OPB — Drought emergency declared in Deschutes, Umatilla, Baker counties (Apr 1) * OPB — Jackson County declares drought emergency (Apr 2) * East Oregonian — Grant County declares drought emergency (Apr 1) * Redmond Spokesman — Central Oregon farmers face tight water supply (Apr 6) * NBC 16 — Kotek issues first 2026 drought declaration for Baker, Umatilla, Deschutes Middle East / U.S. Military Relocation * NPR — Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling (Apr 3) * NPR — Troops and families evacuated to US after attacks on Middle East bases (Apr 2) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min

  8. APR 6

    Energy Supply Disruption: Analyzing the Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Closure

    The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, now in its 37th day, constitutes the most pressing national emergency management concern at present. As the self-imposed pause by President Trump on potential strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure nears its expiration, analysts describe the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the most significant energy supply disruption since the 1970s oil crisis. Concurrently, the rise in gasoline prices by approximately 37% since the commencement of the conflict underscores the profound economic implications of this situation. Emergency managers are thus urged to closely monitor fuel supply chains, logistics, and mutual aid costs in this increasingly volatile environment. Moreover, the episode further delineates the heightened wildfire risks across various states, exacerbated by climatic anomalies and ongoing drought conditions, necessitating vigilant preparedness and response strategies. Takeaways: * The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has now reached a critical 37-day mark, presenting significant national emergency challenges. * The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February is noted as a major energy supply disruption, comparable to the 1970s oil crisis. * Regular gasoline prices in the United States have surged by approximately 37% since the commencement of the conflict in the Middle East. * The International Energy Agency has issued warnings regarding worsening supply constraints in April as pre-war crude oil shipments are depleted. * Emergency managers are urged to closely monitor fuel supply chains and logistics costs amidst the current geopolitical tensions. * National wildfire conditions in the United States are significantly exceeding historical averages, with over 810,000 acres burned thus far in 2026. Sources DHS / NTAS * DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) State Department / Travel Advisories * State Dept — Middle East Global Events Page * State Dept — Worldwide Caution * State Dept — Travel Advisories Landing Page * U.S. Embassy Ethiopia — Travel Advisory Renewed April 1, 2026 NOAA / NWS * NOAA SPC — Day 2 Convective Outlook (April 6, 2026) * NOAA Weather Prediction Center — Home USGS * USGS — Significant Earthquakes 2026 * USGS — Latest Earthquakes Map NIFC / InciWeb * NIFC — Incident Management Situation Report, April 3, 2026 (official update ~72 hours ago) * NIFC — National Fire News * InciWeb — Wildland Fire Application Information Portal FEMA * FEMA — Newsroom * FEMA — Disaster Declarations * FEMA — Hazard Mitigation Deadline Extension (March 24, 2026) CISA * CISA — Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories * CISA — ICS Advisories * CISA — Emergency Directive 26-03: Cisco SD-WAN Vulnerabilities (February 2026) CDC * CDC — Health Alert Network (HAN) Archive Iran War / Energy Crisis * NPR — Iran war updates, April 6, 2026 * CNN — Live updates: Iran war, April 6, 2026 * Bloomberg — Trump escalates threats to bomb Iran’s power plants, April 5 * CNBC — IEA warns oil supply crunch will worsen in April * Wikipedia — 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis (context) Alaska * FEMA — Alaska Typhoon Halong Disaster Assistance (deadline passed April 3) California * CAL FIRE — Springs Fire incident page * Newsweek — California Wildfire Update: Evacuations Lifted as Springs Fire Contained * ABC7 Los Angeles — Springs Fire / Crown Fire live updates * NBC Los Angeles — Evacuations underway for Crown Fire in northern LA County Florida * Fox Weather — Florida fire danger spikes as extreme drought reaches 25-year high, state of emergency declared * WUSF/NPR — Florida’s drought caused a surge in wildfires, peak season still ahead (April 2, 2026) * Florida Governor — Executive Order 26-33 (February 9, 2026) * Florida DEM — Morning Situation Report, April 4, 2026 Hawaii * Nomad Lawyer — Hawaii flooding alert: March 2026 storm Kansas * KSN — Wildfire burns 145,000+ acres in Kansas and Oklahoma Nebraska * Wikipedia — 2026 Nebraska wildfires New Mexico * Albuquerque Journal — New Mexico could face high wildfire risk in 2026 due to warm winter, poor snowpack * NM Fire Info — Current wildfire information New York * City of Plattsburgh — MLD Power Outage, April 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM North Carolina / South Carolina * NWS Wilmington — 2026 Spring Climate Outlook for Southeast NC and Northeast SC Oklahoma * Oklahoma OEM — April 2026 Newsletter * Direct Relief — Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas wildfires: evacuations underway * Wikipedia — 2026 Oklahoma wildfires Texas * TDEM — Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather, March 31, 2026 * NOAA WPC — Fort Worth/Dallas weather forecast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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