All Hazards Hour

Katmai Solutions

The All Hazards Hour podcast explores every aspect of disaster management, featuring real stories and practical insights from emergency managers and disaster responders. Tune in for candid conversations that reveal how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Email us with comments, suggested topics and guests, and flowery praise at podcast@katmaisolutions.com. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.katmaisolutions.com. New episodes drop every Friday at 12am Alaska Time.

Episodes

  1. 6 HR AGO

    History and Development of Emergency Management in the US

    The conversation delves into the origins and evolution of emergency management, covering its historical development, the roles of local, state, federal, and tribal partners, and the involvement of the private sector. It emphasizes the collaborative and people-centric nature of emergency management, highlighting its focus on protecting lives, supporting communities, and building resilience. Takeaways Emergency management is a system made up of local, federal, and tribal partners, as well as private sector partners, each with defined roles and responsibilities.Emergency management is about people, protecting lives, supporting communities, reducing risk, and building resilience. Works Cited Cutter, S. (2025). History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters: How losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function. Retrieved from https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/08/08-convo-fema-essential.php Eaton, A. (2023, April). New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved from https://www.unionleader.com/voices/looking_back/looking-back-the-portsmouth-fire-of-1802-devastation-and-charity/article_beaaff3b-a5b9-5712-8862-45276ea070b6.html FEMA. (2024). National Disaster Recovery Framework . FEMA. (2025). Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management . FEMA. (2026). FEMA History. Retrieved from https://training.fema.gov/history.aspx#:~:text=FEMA%20can%20trace%20its%20beginnings,President%20to%20coordinate%20these%20activities. Homeland Security. (2019). National Response Framework. Laura Coyle, H. o. (2016). The Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927. Retrieved from https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/great-mississippi-river-flood-1927 Legislatures, N. C. (2026). Legislative Oversight of Emergency Executive Powers. Retrieved from https://www.ncsl.org/about-state-legislatures/legislative-oversight-of-emergency-executive-powers NEMA, N. E. (2019). State Emergency Management Director Handbook.

    25 min

  2. 3 APR ·  BONUS

    Technical Tidbit- What is EM? The background and future of Emergency Management

    What is EM? The conversation delves into the world of emergency management, exploring the journey, challenges, and future of the profession. Dan Nelson shares insights on his transition to consulting and offers valuable advice for aspiring emergency managers. The discussion highlights the formalization and technological advancements in emergency management, as well as the identification of gaps in the profession. Takeaways Emergency management as a professionChallenges and opportunities in emergency management

    20 min

  3. 1 APR

    Shoalwater Bay Tribe Tsunami Tower- with Ken Ufkin

    The conversation covers the understanding of tsunamis, the risk and preparedness, challenges in mitigation, the Cascadia Subduction Zone, building the tsunami tower, community engagement and education, the impact of the tsunami tower, replication and future considerations, and career advice in emergency management. Takeaways Tsunami risk is a real and significant threat in the Pacific Northwest, especially in areas like the Cascadia Subduction Zone.Emergency management requires a proactive approach, community engagement, and a focus on mitigation and preparedness. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Tsunamis08:51 The Impact of the Tsunami Tower22:15 Replication and Future Considerations

    35 min

  4. 31 MAR ·  BONUS

    Intro to the All Hazards Hour Podcast

    The conversation covers the journey of Morgan and Keith into the field of emergency management, their experiences with natural disasters, and the inspiration behind creating the podcast. It also delves into their favorite natural hazards and the plan for technical tidbits in the podcast. Takeaways Early fascination with disasters led to a career in emergency management.Podcast creation was inspired by a shared interest in storytelling and experiences related to emergency management.

    28 min
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The All Hazards Hour podcast explores every aspect of disaster management, featuring real stories and practical insights from emergency managers and disaster responders. Tune in for candid conversations that reveal how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Email us with comments, suggested topics and guests, and flowery praise at podcast@katmaisolutions.com. To learn more about our sponsor go to www.katmaisolutions.com. New episodes drop every Friday at 12am Alaska Time.

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    Katmai Solutions
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  • Episodes
    4
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