The Emergency Management Network Podcast

• Navigating Hazardous Conditions: Gale Warnings Across the Great Lakes

  The focal point of our discourse today revolves around the prevailing winter storm warnings and weather advisories that are significantly impacting various regions, particularly Alaska and parts of California. We delve into the details of these warnings, highlighting the hazardous conditions predicted in the Yukon, Kuskokwim region, and along the coastal areas. The National Weather Service has issued advisories due to high tides and heavy surf, which may result in coastal flooding and dangerous travel conditions. Furthermore, we will examine the implications of these weather patterns, including potential urban flash flooding in Louisiana and the continued caution required for mariners in affected waters. As we navigate through these critical updates, our primary objective remains to ensure the safety and preparedness of our listeners amidst these severe weather events.Takeaways:* The podcast episode provides a thorough analysis of winter storm warnings affecting multiple regions, including Alaska. * Listeners should heed the National Weather Service advisories regarding coastal flooding in California’s coastal regions. * The episode emphasizes the importance of avoiding exposed waters due to hazardous marine conditions related to freezing spray. * We discussed the potential for flash flooding in urban areas of southeast Louisiana due to impending rainfall this week. * Winter weather advisories were mentioned for both Maine and North Dakota, necessitating caution for travelers. * The episode concluded with a reminder to stay vigilant regarding the evolving weather conditions across the United States. Sources[NWS Fairbanks Winter Storm Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=AKZ952&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning][NWS Alaska marine heavy freezing spray | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Heavy+Freezing+Spray+Warning][NWS SF Bay Coastal Flood Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mtr&wwa=coastal+flood+advisory][NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard Coastal Hazards | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=lox&wwa=all][USGS Ojai M2.9 | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41131303][NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge briefing | https://www.weather.gov/lix/][NWS Caribou HWO incl. winter storm timing | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=car&wwa=hazardous+weather+outlook][NWS Gray/Portland WWA overview | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/][NWS Marquette marine gales & heavy freezing spray | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Heavy+Freezing+Spray+Warning][NWS Billings Winter Weather Advisory (early a.m.) | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mso&wwa=all][NWS Gray/Portland WWA overview | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/][NWS Gray winter page | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/winter][NWS Bismarck homepage update & WWA | https://www.weather.gov/bis/][NWS Bismarck WWA text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=bis&wwa=all][NWS Marquette marine gales & heavy freezing spray,incl. WI waters | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Heavy+Freezing+Spray+Warning][NWS Cheyenne WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=cys&wwa=all][NWS Riverton WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=riw&wwa=all] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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• Videocast: Disaster as a Mirror

  Show Notes: Disaster as a MirrorEpisode Summary:In this episode of the Emergency Management Network, hosts Todd DeVoe and Dan Scott explore one of the most revealing truths in our field: disasters don’t introduce new problems—they expose the ones already there. A hurricane, a wildfire, a blackout, a pandemic: each becomes a mirror reflecting the strengths, weaknesses, inequities, and blind spots embedded in our communities long before impact.Todd and Dan trace this phenomenon through the research of Daniel Aldrich and others, connecting social vulnerability, infrastructure choices, governance failures, and community cohesion to the wildly different outcomes disasters produce. They discuss why disasters disproportionately affect specific populations, how historic policy decisions echo across decades, and what emergency managers must confront when the mirror shows us something we’d rather ignore.The conversation blends field experience, research, and a reflective “Garage Philosopher” edge—challenging listeners to consider what disasters reveal not just about our systems, but about ourselves.Topics Covered:Disasters as amplifiers: Hazards don’t treat everyone equally; they magnify pre-existing inequities.Social vulnerability & history: How redlining, disinvestment, and infrastructure neglect play out during crisis.Daniel Aldrich’s research: Why social capital predicts survival and recovery better than physical infrastructure alone.Systemic exposure: How disasters spotlight policy failures, brittle systems, and governance gaps we tolerate in “blue-sky” time.Operational implications: EM must acknowledge that preparedness and resilience are shaped by long-term societal conditions, not last-minute planning.Moral visibility: Disasters reveal whose voices get prioritized, whose neighborhoods get rebuilt, and who gets left waiting.Rebuilding with honesty: Using the mirror constructively—community engagement, equity-centered planning, and revisiting assumptions.Quotable Moment:“A disaster doesn’t break a community—it shows where the cracks already were.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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• Morning Brief: Impacts of Winter Storms Across the Northeast and Mid Atlantic

  The primary focus of this podcast episode is the comprehensive analysis of the winter weather conditions affecting various regions of the United States on December 2, 2025. I elucidate the impact of a significant winter storm that has engendered widespread warnings and advisories across the northern Mid Atlantic and interior Northeast. Furthermore, I address the adverse weather phenomena occurring in the Florida Panhandle, where morning storms present a marginal risk of damaging winds and the potential for brief tornadoes. As I traverse through the states, I highlight the freeze warnings that prevail in parts of California, Nevada, and Arizona, alongside the winter storm warnings in Alaska and New Hampshire, which are indicative of hazardous travel conditions. This episode serves as a crucial briefing to ensure that our listeners remain informed and prepared amidst these challenging weather developments.Takeaways:* A significant winter storm is currently affecting the northern Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions. * The Florida Panhandle is experiencing morning storms, with potential for severe weather conditions. * California is under freeze warnings due to a cold, dry air mass affecting various locations. * Winter weather advisories are issued across several states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. * Accumulating snow is expected in parts of New York, impacting travel conditions throughout the region. * Coastal areas face increased risks of flooding and hazardous conditions due to high tides and strong winds. Sources[NWS Winter Storm Warning (national text feed) | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning][NWS Phoenix | https://www.weather.gov/psr/][NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard | https://www.weather.gov/lox/][NWS San Francisco Bay Area | https://www.weather.gov/mtr/][NWS New York, NY (OKX) | https://www.weather.gov/okx/][NWS Mt. Holly Briefing | https://www.weather.gov/phi/marine][NWS Tallahassee | https://www.weather.gov/tae/][SPC Day 1 Outlook | https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html][NWS Tallahassee Marine | https://www.weather.gov/tae/marine][NWS Honolulu Advisories | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/watchwarn][NWS Honolulu Surf Forecast | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF][NWS Gray/Portland | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/][NWS Baltimore/Washington Weather Story | https://www.weather.gov/lwx/weatherstory][NWS Baltimore/Washington (Advisories page) | https://www.weather.gov/lwx/][NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/][NWS Gaylord | https://www.weather.gov/apx/][NWS Las Vegas | https://www.weather.gov/vef/][NWS Gray/Portland NH Page | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/domainNH][NWS Mt. Holly Briefing | https://www.weather.gov/phi/marine][NWS Albany | https://www.weather.gov/aly/][NWS New York, NY | https://www.weather.gov/okx/][NWS Cleveland Advisory/Outlook | https://www.weather.gov/cle/][NWS CLE “Forecast Cold Outbreak” | https://www.weather.gov/cle/Forecast_Cold_Outbreak][NWS State College Area Forecast Discussion (Advisorieslisted) | https://www.weather.gov/ctp/AreaForecastDiscussion][NWS Pittsburgh DSS/Advisory page | https://www.weather.gov/pbz/weatherbriefingpage][NWS Burlington “Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories forTuesday” | https://www.weather.gov/btv/][NWS Baltimore/Washington Weather Story | https://www.weather.gov/lwx/weatherstory] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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• Navigating Winter's First Week: A Comprehensive Analysis

  Today, we provide a comprehensive overview of the inclement weather patterns emerging across the United States as we enter the first week of winter. A significant winter storm is anticipated to impact the Northeast, with winter storm watches already in effect for various regions, signaling the likelihood of hazardous travel conditions. Concurrently, we observe a developing coastal system that is expected to bring wintry weather to the northern Mid Atlantic and interior New England. In Alaska, a potent Gulf low is creating hazardous marine conditions, alongside an ice storm warning issued for parts of the Anchorage area. We will diligently track these evolving weather phenomena throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of safety for all individuals affected by these conditions.Takeaways:* The onset of winter has heralded diverse weather patterns across the continental United States. * Snowfall is anticipated today, particularly affecting regions from the Rockies to the upper Midwest. * A coastal system is expected to propagate wintry weather into the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. * Winter storm watches have been issued for parts of the Northeast due to impending severe weather conditions. * Alaska is experiencing hazardous marine conditions due to a strong front in the Gulf of Alaska. * Hawaii remains under a high surf warning, necessitating caution near shorelines. Sources[NWS Anchorage | https://www.weather.gov/afc?story=1][NWS Anchorage “Strong Front” briefing | https://www.weather.gov/afc/StrongFront][NWS Fairbanks point forecast – interior snow/freezing rainsignal | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=64.837&lon=-147.761][NWS Denver/Boulder — advisories page | https://www.weather.gov/bou/][NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/][NWS Honolulu – Active Watches/Warnings | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/watchwarn][NWS Honolulu – Surf Forecast | https://www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF][NWS Northern Indiana – Winter Weather Message | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter%20weather%20advisory][NWS Gray/Portland | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/][NWS Boston/Norton | https://www.weather.gov/box/][NWS Gaylord – WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/apx/][NWS Gaylord – text WWA page | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=apx&wwa=all][NWS Gray/Portland | https://www.weather.gov/gyx/][NWS Mount Holly briefing (PDF) | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf][NWS Albany – watch text via wwa page | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=aly&wwa=winter%20storm%20watch][NWS Buffalo – WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=buf&wwa=all][NWS Mount Holly briefing (PDF) | https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf][NWS Burlington | https://www.weather.gov/btv/][NWS Cheyenne – WWA/HWO text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=unr&wwa=all] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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• Lake Effect Snow: What to Expect This Thanksgiving

  The primary focus of this podcast episode is the severe winter weather conditions affecting the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region, which are anticipated to create hazardous travel scenarios during the holiday period. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings, particularly for parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with expectations of dangerous travel due to whiteouts and wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour. Additionally, heavy lake effect snow is forecasted through Thanksgiving, while other regions, such as Hawaii, have experienced seismic activity, including a magnitude 4.6 earthquake. Furthermore, it is essential for residents affected by Typhoon Halong in Alaska to be aware of impending deadlines for federal assistance, specifically noting that they have until December 22 to apply for aid. This episode serves to inform listeners of critical weather updates and safety recommendations in light of these significant meteorological events.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, indicating severe weather conditions. * Travel during the holiday season may be perilous due to blizzard conditions, with whiteouts and gusts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour. * It is crucial for residents in affected areas to apply for disaster assistance by December 22, to secure necessary support. * Heavy lake effect snow is anticipated through Thanksgiving, yet minimal flood risk is expected nationwide, as per the Weather Prediction Center. * The recent earthquake in Hawaii was recorded at a magnitude of 4.6, but no tsunami warning has been issued for this inland quake. * Various states are experiencing winter weather warnings, particularly in the northern regions, with significant snowfall projected. Sources[NWS | https://www.weather.gov/][WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/index.php][NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?atl=][USGS | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv74837442][FEMA | https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20251126/one-month-later-state-federal-support-crosses-41-million][USGS | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv74837442][NWS Chicago AFD | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&site=LOT][NWS Marquette Blizzard Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MIZ002&product1=Blizzard+Warning][NWS Grand Rapids | https://www.weather.gov/grr/][WPC Heavy Snow/Icing Discussion | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/index.php][NWS Twin Cities | https://www.weather.gov/mpx/][NWS Duluth WWA + DSS packet | https://www.weather.gov/dlh/],[https://www.weather.gov/media/dlh/DssPacket.pdf][NWS Great Falls WWA | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=byz&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS Missoula Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=46.8618743542192&lon=-114.0166257347891][NWS Buffalo Hazardous Weather Outlook/Headlines | https://www.weather.gov/buf/BUFHWOBUF][NWS Cleveland AFD | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=CLE&product=AFD&site=CLE][NWS CLE hazard page (Jefferson example with active warnings) | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=41.4797&textField2=-81.6785][NWS Cleveland—PA Lake Effect Snow Warning | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=PAZ001&product1=Lake+Effect+Snow+Warning][NWS Duluth WWA | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=dlh&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning][NWS Cheyenne | https://www.weather.gov/cys/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

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