If I was to rank the questions I get concerning the Emergency Management field, invariably, the number one questions is some variable of “How do I get hired as an emergency manager? While there is no “one size fits all” response to this question, there are suggestions that I can make to help. One of them is dressing for success. There is hard data on this and if followed, will increase your chances of being hired. As soon as you get a date for the interview, begin thinking

A debris management plan is a document, normally written that establishes procedures and guidelines for managing disaster debris in a coordinated, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner. Without some organized approach, it is hard to manage the large amount of “stuff” that shows up after an emergency or disaster. According to FEMA, an effective debris management plan does the following.[1] Facilitates response and recovery activities Facilitates the quick ret

What is business continuity? It closely resembles the concept of emergency management, but it is so much more. In many circles the functions that a business or organization perform to avert risk or mitigate against hazards is referred to as Business Continuity. These tasks are often seen as the cousin to emergency management, and have plenty of overlapping interests. The thing to remember is that the goals of each are quite different. Emergency management seeks to safegua

Good management during a crisis or emergency requires that you Inspect what you Expect. This is so much more than just a cliché. It is an actual strategy for organizing projects and establishing an effective leadership style. It is easy to bark out orders to your team. It’s even easier to send out directions via email, but how do we make sure that what we believe is being done, actually gets accomplished? Figuring out if your expectations are being met requires a couple