HSEMA Off the Record
DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
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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The EOC Is Activated. Now What?
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02/03/20 • 12 min
It's a busy and exciting week for us here in the nation's capital. HSEMA will activate the District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on February 4, 2020 to support the State of the Union Address (SOTUA). But what does that activation really entail?
HSEMA Director Christopher Rodriguez sits down Kim Kadesch, Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Office of the National Capital Region Coordination (ONCRC), to give a behind the scenes peak into what an EOC activation means and how our teams work together to prepare for it.
For more information on the Office of the National Capital Region Coordination, visit https://www.fema.gov/office-national-capital-region-coordination
To sign up for AlertDC, visit alertdc.dc.gov.
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2020: A Year of Response
HSEMA Off the Record
03/31/21 • 19 min
In March of 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared the COVID-19 pandemic a public health emergency and activated the District's Emergency Operations Center. For the last year, DC Government employees have worked behind the scenes to keep our communities informed, prepared, and safe.
In this week’s episode, HSEMA Director Dr. Christopher Rodriguez will be discussing the impacts COVID-19 has had on the District of Columbia with DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt and Assistant City Administrator Jay Melder.
For more information on the District of Columbia's COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
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HSEMA Partner Spotlight - Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services
HSEMA Off the Record
08/04/21 • 19 min
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Behind the Scenes: DC's COVID-19 Response and Recovery
HSEMA Off the Record
11/25/20 • 20 min
COVID-19 has forced us to adjust almost all aspects of our daily lived. We know that COVID fatigue is real, but we must remember that our efforts are saving lives. Under the leadership of Mayor Bowser, the District of Columbia Government has been work on the City’s pandemic response since late February. In today's episode, HSEMA Director Chris Rodriguez is joined by DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt to discuss the District's response and recovery efforts thus far.
To learn more about the District's COVID-19 response, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
For details on the DC COVID Alert Notice, visit coronavirus.dc.gov/dccan.
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Women in Emergency Management
HSEMA Off the Record
11/18/20 • 13 min
It's no secret that emergency management is a traditionally male-dominated field. But at HSEMA, there are so many dedicated women that are committed to helping District residents, businesses and visitors. Our team believes in breaking stereotypes, and we're not just talking about gender. HSEMA is a diverse workforce in every sense of the word - age, gender, ethnicity, race, and religion.
HSEMA’s Jerica Shackelford, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Carrie Speranza, Deputy Director, join us this week to discuss the importance of having a diverse workforce and how women can make their mark in the emergency management field.
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2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season
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09/30/20 • 20 min
Over the past few months, HSEMA’s focus has been on the District’s response to COVID-19. While the pandemic has certainly changed the way we go about our daily lives, it’s going to take a lot more than a pandemic to stop Mother Nature!
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season has begun, and DC, the time to prepare is now. In today’s episode, HSEMA's Chief of Operations Clint Osborn speaks with Chris Strong of the National Weather Service's Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office. Tune in as we focus on getting your households and businesses prepared for the potential hazards hurricane season can bring.
For more information about NWS' Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office, visit https://www.weather.gov/lwx/
For more hurricane preparedness tips, visit ready.dc.gov/hurricane.
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Leaders in the Field: Jim Schwartz
HSEMA Off the Record
02/26/20 • 16 min
This week, we're kicking off a new segment called "Leaders in the Field." During these episodes, we'll meet with leaders in the emergency management, homeland security, and intelligence fields to discuss their careers and experiences, and advice they'd give to new professionals in the field.
To start us off, HSEMA Director Chris Rodriguez is joined by Jim Schwartz, Deputy County Manager for the city of Arlington, Virginia. With more than 36 years of experience, Mr. Schwartz is a regional leader in the field of emergency management and response. Tune in as Director Rodriguez speaks with Jim about his experience leading the Unified Command effort for the Pentagon during the September 11, 2001 attack, serving as Chief of the Arlington County Fire Department, and the advice he'd give to emerging leaders in the field.
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Emergency Management: Collaboration Across State Lines
HSEMA Off the Record
02/19/20 • 15 min
On this week's episode of HSEMA Off the Record, we're breaking down the jurisdictional boundaries of the National Capital Region (NCR) and highlighting the collaboration between emergency management leaders in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
HSEMA Director Dr. Christopher Rodriguez speaks with Dr. Jeff Stern (State Coordinator of Virginia Department of Emergency Management), Russel Strickland (Executive Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency) and Dr. Earl Stoddard (Director of Montgomery County, Maryland's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security) about:
- Changes to the field of emergency management change within the past 5-10 years
- Challenges and lessons learned they've experienced in their careers
- Advice they'd give to emergency management professionals just getting into the field
- Traits or characteristics that would make an individual successful in the field of emergency management
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What Is Public Health? Well, It's Going Up Stream.
HSEMA Off the Record
01/29/20 • 26 min
This week, we're talking all things public health. Join us as Rebekah speaks with DC Health's very own Dr. Ankoor Shah about public health. In this episode, we'll cover what public health means, how it can be measured, what the public can do to make our communities more resilient, and how you can get in contact with DC Health for more information.
DC Health Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov
CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov
Flu Website: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
HSEMA Off the Record
01/22/20 • 26 min
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Last week, Margaret, an intelligence analyst with the NTIC, spoke with subject matter experts about human trafficking issues in the District and in the nation. In this week's bonus episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Martina and Eliza on the issues of child sex trafficking and labor trafficking, how to spot indicators, and about how we can support survivors.
Moderator: Margaret - National Capital Region Threat Intelligence Consortium; www.ncrintel.org
SME: Eliza Reock - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; www.missingkids.org
SME: Martina Vandenberg - The Human Trafficking Legal Center; https://www.htlegalcenter.org/
To receive the NTIC's intelligence bulletins, visit https://www.ncrintel.org/subscribe.
A special thank you to our subject matter experts Eliza and Martina for joining us for this week's bonus episode and for helping raise awareness around human trafficking issues in the District and in the nation.
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FAQ
How many episodes does HSEMA Off the Record have?
HSEMA Off the Record currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does HSEMA Off the Record cover?
The podcast is about Intelligence, Podcasts and Government.
What is the most popular episode on HSEMA Off the Record?
The episode title 'Behind the Scenes: DC's COVID-19 Response and Recovery' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on HSEMA Off the Record?
The average episode length on HSEMA Off the Record is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of HSEMA Off the Record released?
Episodes of HSEMA Off the Record are typically released every 16 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of HSEMA Off the Record?
The first episode of HSEMA Off the Record was released on Nov 27, 2019.
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