EPISODE · Feb 5, 2019 · 48 MIN
Prep Talk - Episode 25: Black History Month Feature
from Prep Talk · host NYC Emergency Management
In recognition of Black History Month, the latest “Prep Talk” episode features Jerome Hatfield and Calvin Drayton, two African-American leaders in emergency management and public safety. Mr. Hatfield is the former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II administrator under the Obama Administration, while Mr. Drayton currently serves as the first deputy commissioner at NYC Emergency Management. The episode takes a close look at their professional journey and highlights their successes and challenges. Find out Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Drayton’s take on how such events as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy have shaped emergency management, what evolving threats may affect the field in the years to come, and what message they have for individuals interested in the field. Get to know which leaders have been an inspiration in both men’s careers, and their take on the importance of inclusion in emergency management. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk25
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In recognition of Black History Month, the latest “Prep Talk” episode features Jerome Hatfield and Calvin Drayton, two African-American leaders in emergency management and public safety. Mr. Hatfield is the former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II administrator under the Obama Administration, while Mr. Drayton currently serves as the first deputy commissioner at NYC Emergency Management. The episode takes a close look at their professional journey and highlights their successes and challenges. Find out Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Drayton’s take on how such events as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy have shaped emergency management, what evolving threats may affect the field in the years to come, and what message they have for individuals interested in the field. Get to know which leaders have been an inspiration in both men’s careers, and their take on the importance of inclusion in emergency management. Read full transcript: https://on.nyc.gov/preptalk25
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