An Update from Rob Burton

In episode 102 of the podcast we interviewed Austin Cruz who a Crisis and Disaster Services Program Manager for an industry leading global aerospace company. Austin provided insight into the challenges around preparing for wildfires. He spoke about the steps that businesses can take as well as employees to prepare both the business assets as…

According to the World Health Organization, influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can cause severe social, economic, and political stress. Advanced planning and preparedness are critical in helping to mitigate the impact of influenza epidemic or pandemics. In episode 8 we talk to John Rainford of The Warning Project who discusses Zika, H1N1…

In this episode of the PreparedEx Podcast, host Rob Burton sits down with Jack Murphy, one of the world’s leading experts in high-rise safety, fire protection, and all-hazards emergency preparedness. With decades of experience shaping high-rise emergency standards, Jack brings deep insight into how cities, property owners, and first responders must adapt to rapidly evolving…

In this episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of crisis management with a leading expert Brendan Monahan We explore the foundational components of a robust crisis management plan, analyze real-world case studies of mishandled crises, and uncover the essentials of team dynamics, communication strategies, and the role of cutting-edge…

In Episode 95 Rob interviews Matt Kershner who is the Chief at the Special Operations Forces Training Support Branch at DTRA the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The discussion during the podcast was centered around exercises. Matt has vast amounts of experience within the exercise design, delivery and evaluation of exercises and shares his stories during…

In this enlightening episode of the PreparedEx podcast, we sit down with Derek Rowan, a luminary in emergency management exercises. Titled “Mastering Crisis Readiness: A Deep Dive with Emergency Management Expert Derek Rowan,” this episode offers a rare glimpse into the intricate world of emergency preparedness through the eyes of a seasoned professional. Derek shares…