88 episodes

Podcast by NYC Emergency Management

Prep Talk NYC Emergency Management

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 28 Ratings

Podcast by NYC Emergency Management

    Creating a more inclusive city: A discussion with NYC MOPD Commissioner Christina Curry

    Creating a more inclusive city: A discussion with NYC MOPD Commissioner Christina Curry

    On this episode of “Prep Talk” Christina Curry, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities, the first African American woman in the role, discusses how she became an advocate for the deaf and people with disabilities. Curry also talks about the many challenges people with disabilities face and how they may differ for people of color. She shares the importance of having diverse voices, especially when it comes to planning for and mitigating emergencies. She also discusses her goals for the agency and things everyone should be mindful of when interacting with people with disabilities. On this episode two ASL interpreters, Emilio Garcia and Jason Colon were present to ensure more accessibility. The transcript can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3JWAgCg

    • 43 min
    Winter Weather Prep with DSNY

    Winter Weather Prep with DSNY

    Winter Weather Prep with DSNY by NYC Emergency Management

    • 38 min
    Deploying to Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona

    Deploying to Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona

    On September 19, 2022, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico, five years to the day of Hurricane Maria. Four days after, Mayor Eric Adams sent a multiagency team of New York City employees to assess the island’s needs after the hurricane. The team was comprised of employees from the New York City Emergency Management Department, New York City Department of Buildings, New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City Police Department, and  New York City Parks Department. Over the two-week deployment, team members visited over 47 municipalities and gathered information on structural damage to public and private buildings, roads, parks and other vulnerable facilities.

    On the latest episode of ‘Prep Talk’, team member Jason Rolon, deputy director of construction safety and engineering with the Department of Buildings, discussed the differences in the inspections after the earthquakes in Puerto Rico in 2020 and the damages from Hurricane Fiona. Jose Torres, a climber, pruner and crew chief also with NYC Parks Department shared the potential dangers from uprooted trees after the hurricane, in addition to their impact to overhead electrical cables, roadways and critical infrastructure.

    • 18 min
    Prep Talk - Episode 85: Ten Years After Superstorm Sandy

    Prep Talk - Episode 85: Ten Years After Superstorm Sandy

    As the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, New York City Emergency Management staff members reflect on the historic storm and the unprecedented impacts New York City faced. The storm forever changed New York City and was a pivotal moment in creating change to combat climate change and the increase in extreme weather events.

    On this episode of “Prep Talk” Herman Schaffer, deputy commissioner of community engagement and Heather Roiter, assistant commissioner of risk and recovery at NYC Emergency Management, discuss the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Sandy and the role that NYC Emergency Management played during the preparedness, response and recovery stages. They also discuss lessons the City has learned, programs implemented since the destructive storm hit, and how they prepare for future storms.

    • 38 min
    ¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez

    ¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez

    ¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez by NYC Emergency Management

    • 34 min
    Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners

    Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners

    Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners by NYC Emergency Management

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Jazlyn.A ,

Informative and Enganging

Very informative podcast about relevant topics on emergency preparedness in New York City. It’s enjoyable to listen to, engaging, spot-on with everything I need to know. Keep up the good work Omar and Allison. Looking forward to more!

C. Beard ,

Great podcast

I love this!!! It’s very informative and keeps us New Yorkers up to date.

sacha.austin ,

A Must Listen for New Yorkers

Very informative and useful information for New Yorkers delivered in an approachable way!

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