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Hometown Ready Emergency Management

Hometown Ready Emergency Management

By: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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 The Hometown Ready Emergency Management podcast is about all things emergency management. It is produced by the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management with the goal of giving the public a window into the diverse and exciting world of emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Topics range from severe weather to cyber security to disaster communications to community preparedness. We discuss emergency management careers, different aspects of public safety, and how community members can get involved in disaster preparedness. Tune in and let's all make our communities a little more hometown ready!© 2025 Hometown Ready Emergency Management Political Science Politics & Government
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  • S4, E5: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 1

    S4, E5: Dogs in Emergency Management Part 1
    Sep 12 2025

    When seconds matter, K9 units bring skills no human can match.

    In part one of our Dogs in Emergency Management series, we shine a spotlight on the Greene County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. These highly trained dogs and their handlers play a crucial role in search and rescue, public safety, and emergency response. From rigorous training to real-world deployments, discover how K9 teams work alongside first responders to protect and serve our community.

    In the following months, we will explore other ways dogs help first responders and the community in all types of emergencies.

    Check out Greene County Sheriff's website: https://greenecountymo.gov/sheriff/division/special/k9.php

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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    29 mins
  • S4, E4: Meet Our New Administrative Manager, Sheila

    S4, E4: Meet Our New Administrative Manager, Sheila
    Aug 20 2025

    This month’s edition is a conversation with OEM’s newest employee, Sheila Driemeyer, who has joined the OEM team as our Administrative Manager. Tune in to learn how she got to emergency management and how this position aids in all types of disasters.

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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    31 mins
  • S4, E3: Meet Nicolette, Our New Public Information Officer

    S4, E3: Meet Nicolette, Our New Public Information Officer
    Jul 10 2025

    In this episode, we welcome Nicolette Zangara, the new Public Information Officer for the Office of Emergency Management. Nicolette shares her background in broadcast meteorology, what brought her into the world of emergency management, and her passion for connecting communities with critical information before, during, and after emergencies.

    We talk about the importance of clear communication, building public trust, and how storytelling plays a vital role in preparedness and response. Get to know the person behind the messaging and hear what’s ahead for OEM’s outreach, education, and public engagement.

    Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
    X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

    Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management
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    30 mins
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