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HSEMA Off the Record

HSEMA Off the Record

Auteur(s): DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
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HSEMA Off the Record" is a new podcast series focused on the innovative ways the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is working to build a safer, stronger, and more resilient DC.


Each episode, we'll go behind the scenes to hear directly from the men and women responsible for preparing the District. We'll look at the history of the field and profession, discuss the integration of emergency management and intelligence, and how the District's emergency managers use innovation and creativity to meet any and all challenges head on.


HSEMA Off the Record is brought to you by Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC, and the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.

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  • HSEMA Partner Spotlight - Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services

    HSEMA Partner Spotlight - Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services
    Aug 4 2021
    In this episode, you'll hear from one of HSEMA's important response partners - the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS). MOCRS Director Julia Irving discusses her team's role in the city's incident response and HSEMA's emergency specialist Wes Leary discusses his experience as a former Ward 7 MOCRS Liaison.

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    19 min
  • Preparing for and Mitigating the Impact of Flooding in Your Community

    Preparing for and Mitigating the Impact of Flooding in Your Community
    Jun 24 2021

    In the midst of hurricane season, it is almost inevitable that massive rainfall will cause flooding that will affect the District. Preparing yourself and your household is of utmost importance this time of year and we’re happy to have someone that will provide you some insight.

    Our guest is Vermecia Alsop, Hazard Mitigation Officer with the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. Through her experience and partnerships within this field, she is well-equipped to share best practices on how we can lessen the impact of flooding in our homes and businesses. We’re grateful for her timely contribution to spreading awareness on this topic.

    Tune in and take note of this vital information that will increase your knowledge of flooding in DC and how to prepare for it.


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    14 min
  • Building Resilience in the District’s Business Community

    Building Resilience in the District’s Business Community
    May 3 2021

    According to FEMA, 40% of businesses never recover after a disaster and 62% of business owners do not have an emergency plan in place.

    In this week’s episode, Tony Goodman, the District’s Business Emergency Management Operations Center (BEMOC) Manager, joins the HSEMA Off the Record podcast to discuss the tools, resources and people who work to help the District’s business community better prepared and resilient against disasters.

    For more information on the BEMOC, visit: hsema.dc.gov/dcbemoc. To join the BEMOC membership, email Tony Goodman at: dc.bemoc@dc.gov

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    15 min
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