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Given by subject-matter experts and thought leaders to spread new ideas, spark conversation, and promote innovative leadership for the issues confronting emergency managers over the next 20 years. Each PrepTalk includes a video, discussion slides, and additional resources.
PrepTalks are provided through a partnership of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), National Homeland Security Consortium (NHSC), and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS).
Dr. Lori Peek’s PrepTalk, “Children and Disasters: Reducing Vulnerability and Building Capacity,” brings to life the progress, ongoing challenges, and possibilities in reducing the vulnerability […]
Children and Disasters – Reducing Vulnerability and Building Capacity More
In her PrepTalk, Amanda Ripley combines the inspiring stories of disaster survivors with research into how the brain works when confronted with unusual events. She
The Unthinkable – Lessons from Survivors More
In his PrepTalk, John Hope Bryant makes an impassioned case for emergency managers to make financial literacy a priority in their communities. Some neighborhoods are
Financial Literacy and Overcoming Liquid Asset Poverty More
In his PrepTalk, Francis Ghesquiere presents a global perspective on the need to improve disaster resilience. He highlights the scale of the challenge, from rapid
The Making of a Resilient Future – Disaster Risk in Developing Countries More
In his PrepTalk, Dr. Philip Berke explains how effective land use planning strengthens community resilience, through sharing research that shows “preventative land use policies have
Land Use Planning for Community Resilience More
In his PrepTalk, Dr. Chen outlines the different ways data mapping can be used to help emergency managers identify those at risk before, during, and
Who’s at Risk? Rapid Mapping of Potential Hazard Exposure More
In this PrepTalk, Dr. Daniel Aldrich explains how social ties are the critical aspect of resilience in immediate survival, in mental health, and in community
Social Capital in Disaster Mitigation and Recovery More
John Barry’s PrepTalk, “The Next Pandemic: Lessons From History,” offers lessons learned from the 1918 and 2009 influenza pandemics. He provides guidance on what emergency
The Next Pandemic – Lessons from History More
Dr. Dennis Mileti’s presentation, “Modernizing Public Warning Messaging,” presents research on how to design and disseminate alerts and warning information that encourages public action. He
Modernizing Public Warning Messaging More
