An Interview with Meredith Nichols and Ben Bills

This interview with Meredith Nichols, Deputy Director for the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, and Ben Bills, Public Information Manager for the El Paso/Teller County 9-1-1 Authority, was recorded on September 9, 2025. In this episode, we celebrate National Preparedness Month and discuss how residents can prepare for emergencies. There are many resources available to residents in El Paso County to help them prepare for emergencies. Some of those discussed in this episode include: PeakAlerts.org - sign up for Peak Alerts 719.785.1971 - phone number to call if you need help signing up for Peak Alerts PPROEM.com - up-to-date information on current emergencies and quick links with preparedness guides for all hazards Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.