57_The Power of Community Engagement in Emergency Preparedness

In this episode of DisasterClass, Jason Perez and Wesley Long dive into the challenge of stakeholder buy-in when implementing safety and preparedness measures. Using a historical deep dive into seatbelts, they explore how public education and awareness campaigns helped increase seatbelt adoption, despite initial opposition. They draw parallels to emergency readiness, discussing how community engagement can overcome resistance and enhance safety initiatives. Featuring insights from Dustin Ridener of NYC Emergency Management, they highlight programs like CERT and Safe City NY, emphasizing the importance of education, trust-building, and collaboration in fostering capable citizens and resilient communities.Stay in touch with New York City Emergency ManagementREADY NEW YORK https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/ready-new-york.pageNYC STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES PROGRAMhttps://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/strengthening-communities.pageNYC COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMhttps://www.nyc.gov/site/em/volunteer/nyc-cert.pageNOTIFY NYChttps://www.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/notify-nyc-app.pageNYC 311https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01082Our Sponsors:Sawyer ProductsSawyer Products offers the best, most technologically advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from water filtration systems to insect repellents. Every Sawyer product you buy is a contribution to our common humanity, bringing clean water programs to people in need domestically, internationally, and in disaster relief missions all around the world. Visit sawyer.com to find a retailer near you.Safety 360Specializing in cutting-edge digital twin technology tailored for schools and campuses, Safety 360 creates highly detailed virtual models that are essential for effective crisis management. Whether it's planning for emergencies or enhancing security protocols, Safety 360 provides the tools you need to ensure the safety of your students and staff. Call (845) 330-0192, or Visit safety360consultants.com to learn more.Instinct ReadyDisasterClass is brought to you by Instinct Ready, whose mission is to educate, prepare, and equip communities for emergencies and disasters through quality training, comprehensive emergency plans, and premium products. For products, visit www.instinctready.com and get 10% off with promo code DISASTERCLASS. For professional emergency management services, schedule a free consultation. Call (845) 244-6360 or visit instinctready.com