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Aug 19, 2026 32 min

Preparedness, Hazmat, and Overlooked Risks

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In this episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Nicolette Phillips sits down with hazardous materials expert Chris Hawley to discuss the preparedness gaps that continue to challenge communities across the country. Drawing on nearly four decades of hazmat and weapons of mass destruction response experience, Hawley explores chemical transportation risks, interagency coordination, responder training, emerging detection technologies, and lessons learned from incidents ranging from rail derailments to post-9/11 biological threats. He also shares why critical thinking, preparation, and knowledge-sharing remain essential to protecting communities from tomorrow’s hazards.

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