DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast
by Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This podcast discusses emergency management concepts, disaster response, emergency preparedness, and historic disasters in the State of Alaska.
Episodes
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Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Earthquake and Outdoor Awareness with Debra McGhan
Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Earthquake and Outdoor Awareness with Debra McGhan 1964 Good Friday Earthquake survivor and outdoor safety educator Debra McGhan joins Get Ready Alaska to share her experience during the quake, her work as former director of the Alaska Avalanche Information Center, and her...
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Get Ready Alaska - Hunter Preparedness with Lt. Ralf Lysdahl
Get Ready Alaska - Hunter Preparedness with Lt. Ralf Lysdahl Get ready for the wild with Lt. Ralf Lysdahl of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Lt. Lysdahl shares crucial advice for preparing to enter Alaska's backcountry. Every year, hunters and outdoor…
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Get Ready Alasla - Ketchikan Landslides with Kacie Paxton and Rick Hines
Get Ready Alaska - Ketchikan Landslides with Kacie Paxton and Rick Hines Landslides are a regular occurrence in Alaska, especially in the Southeast region. While many happen in remote areas with minimal impact, some have a significant effect on communities and individuals. In recent years,...
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Get Ready Alaska: UAA Emergency Management with John Huffman
Get Ready Alaska: UAA Emergency Management with John Huffman As a vital hub within Southcentral Alaska, the University of Alaska Anchorage plays a critical role in regional emergency response. This episode of "Get Ready Alaska" features UAA Director of Emergency Management, John Huffman, who will...
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Get Ready Alaska – Emergency Management in Guam with Stephen Cahill
Get Ready Alaska – Emergency Management in Guam with Stephen Cahill The U.S. territory of Guam is often seen as a tropical paradise, with its warm climate, stunning landscapes, and welcoming community. However, the island is also vulnerable to powerful typhoons and potentially devastating…
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Get Ready Alaska – Featuring Ben Hartlieb on Building Infrastructure Resilience
Get Ready Alaska – Featuring Ben Hartlieb on Building Infrastructure Resilience In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, we welcome Ben Hartlieb, Co-Chair of the Alaska Partnership for Infrastructure Protection (APIP), to discuss how Alaska is proactively strengthening its infrastructure and…
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Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Qualification System with DHS&EM’s Jonathan Nicoles
Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Qualification System with DHS&EM’s Jonathan Nicoles The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Training Section is launching a statewide Emergency Management Qualification System. This system is designed to help emergency managers identify and...
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Get Ready Alaska - 2025 River Watch with APRFC Kyle Van Peursem and Jen Wallace
Get Ready Alaska – Riverwatch with Jen Wallace (DHS&EM) and Kyle Van Peursem (APRFC) Each spring, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) partners with the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center (APRFC) for the Riverwatch Program. This collaborative effort monitors...
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Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Volcano Observatory with Kristi Wallace and David Schneider
Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Volcano Observatory with Kristi Wallace and David Schneider Alaska is home to numerous active volcanoes, making volcanic monitoring and research essential for public safety. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) plays a crucial role in tracking volcanic activity, studying...
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Get Ready Alaska - Part 2: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Jen Wallace and Dave Reilly
Get Ready Alaska - Part 2: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Jen Wallace and Dave Reilly When disaster strikes, affected states can call on neighboring states for help through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). This mutual aid agreement enables all 50 U.S.…
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Get Ready Alaska - Part 1: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Sather & Jonathan Nichols
Get Ready Alaska - Part 1: Emergency Management Assistance Compact with Andrew Sather & Jonathan Nichols When disaster strikes, affected states can call on neighboring states for help through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). This mutual aid agreement enables all 50 U.S. states...
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Get Ready Alaska - Izzy Brown with the Youth Preparedness Council
Get Ready Alaska - Izzy Brown and the Youth Preparedness Council The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) empowers young people to take an active role in emergency preparedness. Izzy Brown, a member of the YPC from Denali, Alaska, joins Get Ready Alaska to share her experiences with the council....
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Get Ready Alaska - Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility with Sandy Baker
Get Ready Alaska - Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility with Sandy Baker After a disaster, water is one of the most essential resources in demand. Sandy Baker from the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility joins Get Ready Alaska to discuss AWWU's infrastructure, the disruptions caused by the…
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Get Ready Alaska - Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Facility
Get Ready Alaska - Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Facility The Mat-Su Borough Animal Care team joins Get Ready Alaska to discuss pet care during disasters and emergencies. We'll explore recent disaster events, the care of exotic pets, managing pet-related donations, and more. Learn more about Mat-Su...
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Get Ready Alaska: Earning a Degree in Emergency Management with Dean Cam Carlson from the UAF School of Business and Security Management
Get Ready Alaska: Earning a Degree in Emergency Management with Dean Cam Carlson from the UAF School of Business and Security Management Emergency management is a dynamic field that attracts professionals from diverse backgrounds including law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, and charitable...
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Get Ready Alaska - Alaska Emergency Management Association with Casey Cook and Bethany Buckingham Follett
The Alaska Emergency Management Association (AKEMA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the communication, credentials, and advocacy of Alaska’s emergency management community. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Casey Cook and Bethany Buckingham Follett discuss the benefits of...
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Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure
Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake ravaged the City of Seward, bringing with it devastating ground shaking, tsunamis, and fire. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Seward Mayor Sue McClure recounts her personal experience of living in...
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Get Ready Alaska - Dave Snider with the National Tsunami Warning Center
Get Ready Alaska - Dave Snider with the National Tsunami Warning Center Join us on Get Ready Alaska as we delve into the critical topic of tsunami alert and warning systems with Dave Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator at the National Tsunami Warning Center. Understanding how tsunamis are...
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Get Ready Alaska - Preparing for Wildfire Season with DFFP Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp
Get Ready Alaska - Preparing for Wildfire Season with DFFP Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp Tune in to Get Ready Alaska as we gear up for the wildfire season with Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s experts Lily Coyle and Bryan Crisp. We delve into the essential aspects of Alaska's burn permit...
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Get Ready Alaska - FEMA Youth Preparedness Council with Lane Christenson
Get Ready Alaska – FEMA Youth Preparedness Council with Lane Christenson The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) program brings together youth leaders from all corners of the nation to learn about emergency preparedness and to help their communities. Lane Christenson joins Get Ready Alaska to...
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Get Ready Alaska - 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami Survivor Steve Eleshanski Jr.
Get Ready Alaska - 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami Survivor Steve Eleshanski Jr. During the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake a tsunami devastated the small fishing community of Chenega located on the western edge of Prince William Sound. Steve Eleshanski Jr. joins the Get Ready Alaska podcast to recount…
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Get Ready Alaska - Elena Suleimani with the Alaska Earthquake Center
Get Ready Alaska - Elena Suleimani with the Alaska Earthquake Center Earthquakes are the primary cause of tsunamis. As Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions in the world we also have a high tsunami risk in many communities. Dr. Elena Suleimani with the Alaska Earthquake Center…
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Get Ready Alaska - DFFP Training with Carrie Hale and Nathan Zalewski
Get Ready Alaska - DFFP Training with Carrie Hale and Nathan Zalewski During Alaska's summer months wildfires are a common occurrence. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection are tasked with fighting these fires. In order to do so in a safe and effective way they must train large numbers of...
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Get Ready Alaska - Division of Forestry and Fire Protection with Norm McDonald and Sarah Saarloos
Get Ready Alaska - Division of Forestry and Fire Protection with Norm McDonald and Sarah Saarloos It not unusual for Alaska to experience a wildfire seasons where millions of acers are consumed by fire. State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection's Deputy Director Norm McDonald and...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake Survivor Dr. James Taylor
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake Survivor Dr. James Taylor The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake had a profound effect on the people who survived the traumatic event. Dr. James Taylor, who was a boy in Palmer Alaska, joins Get Ready Alaska podcast to recount his experiences of the...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Geology, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis with Dr. Barrett Sailsbury, DGGS
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – Alaska Geology, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis with Dr. Barrett Sailsbury, DGGS Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. Dr. Barrett Sailsbury joins Get Ready Alaska to talk about the State of Alaska’s Division of Geologic and Geophysical Survey...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – Earthquake early warning with Dr. Natalia Ruppert of the Alaska Earthquake Center
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – Earthquake early warning with Dr. Natalia Ruppert of the Alaska Earthquake Center Dr. Natalia Ruppert of the Alaska Earthquake Center joins Get Ready Alaska to talk about earthquake early warning. Earthquake cannot be predicted, but once they occur electronic messages…
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – The Alaska Earthquake Center with Dr. Michael West
Dr. Michael West, Director of the Alaska Earthquake Center and State Seismologist, joins the podcast to discuss earthquakes and the consequences of living in earthquake country. Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions in the world. The Alaska Earthquake Center has a network of…
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami Story – Richard Austerman
Richard Austerman, of Kodiak Alaska, had just returned to the island when the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and tsunami struck. He was quickly deputized by the Chief of Police and asked to perform a variety of law enforcement tasks for the next few day. The Get Ready Alaska Podcast is available on...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Alaska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters with Jenni Ragland Mixdown mpg
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Alaska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters with Jenni Ragland Mixdown. Voluntary organizations are a big part of disaster response efforts in Alaska. We speak with Salvation Army Alaska Division's Jenni Ragland about Salvation Army activities, and her role as...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast – Flood Response Planning in Alaska with DHS&EM’s Claude Denver
While a wide range of hazards impact Alaska on a regular basis the most common disaster event is flooding. Break-up flooding, coastal flooding, snow melt flooding, glacial flooding, and flooding from heavy precipitation make every season in Alaska flood season. Claude Denver with DHS&EM Operation...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami Story – Linda Dorner
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 earthquake and tsunami survivor Linda Dorner joins us to share her 1964 Good Friday earthquake and tsunami experience. Linda recounts the shaking, tidal wave, and how Kodiak has changed through the years. This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast – River Watch with NWS Celine Van Breukelen and DHS&EM Claud Denver
The National Weather Service River Forecast Center and the State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security partners each spring to form River Watch. This program monitors river conditions along ice jam prone river, such as the Kuskokwim and Yukon, and provides seasonal break-up forecast, alerts and...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami Story - Oliver Holm
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 earthquake and tsunami survivor Oliver Holm talks about his experience in Kodiak Alaska. Oliver was in the Kodiak boat harbor in a small boat collecting bait fish in the when earthquake struck on March 27, 1964. Once ashore Oliver helped secure other boats until the...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Earthquake Survivor Marie Lundstrom
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Earthquake Survivor Marie Lundstrom talks about her earthquake experiences. Marie who taught at West High School, was at home when earthquake struck on March 27, 1964. She describes the weeks that followed and how her students were able to continue the school year…
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Returning Storm Exposed Human Remain with Tom Wolforth
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Returning Storm Exposed Human Remain with Tom Wolforth. Typhoon Merbok impacted Alaska's west coast in the fall of 2022. During the storm coastal erosion exposed human remains in St. Michaels. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' Tom Wolforth, an experienced...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska – Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts in Alaska with Scott Nelson
Alaska has a challenging communication environment. Sending emergency messages to Alaska’s population centers and rural areas requires a reliable and adaptable system. DHS&EM’s Telecommunications Planner Scott Nelson joins use to discuss how the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast – State Hazard Mitigation Plan
We need your help! DHS&EM is updating the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and we would like the public to provide information about the threats and hazards in your community. Erin Leaders, DHS&EM’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Manager, joins us to discuss elements of the State’s Hazard Mitigation Plan,...
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska 2022 Year in Review and Prepare in a Year
Alaska experience a large number of disasters in 2022. We began the year with snow, ice and wind, experienced landslides and wildfires during the summer, and rounded out the year with a massive storm on the West Coast of Alaska. Along the way we experienced other disasters including a sewage…
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DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Hurricane Ian EMAC
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska - Hurricane Ian Emergency Management Assistance Compact What can a state do when a disaster overwhelms the state's emergency management capability? Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) state's can request assistance from other states. During Hurricane...
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DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Individual Assistance with Mike Macans
DHS&EM Podcast - Individual Assistance with Mike Macans DHS&EM host Jeremy Zidek talks with Mike Macans about the State of Alaska's Individual Assistance program. Alaska is one of a handful of states with and Individual Assistance program. Listen and learn about some of the benefits, and...
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DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Emergency Preparedness with Michelle Torres
DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Emergency Preparedness DHS&EM host Jeremy Zidek talks with Michelle Torres about emergency preparedness and offers tips to help Alaskans get better prepared.
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DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Disaster Response with Mark Roberts
DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Disaster Response DHS&EM host Jeremy Zidek interviews Mark Roberts about disaster response in the State of Alaska, the treats and hazards we face in AK, and how DHS&EM helps communities when they have emergency events or declared disasters.
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DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Critical Infrastructure
DHS&EM National Preparedness Month Podcast - Critical Infrastructure DHS&EM host Jeremy Zidek interviews Bob Carmichael about critical infrastructure in the State of Alaska, how we work with the private sector to develop resiliency, and what individuals and families can do to get better prepared.
About this show
This podcast discusses emergency management concepts, disaster response, emergency preparedness, and historic disasters in the State of Alaska.
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Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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