The Watch Office
The Watch Office
Podcast Description
Florida is a national leader in emergency management—and now, we're bringing the conversation to you. This podcast goes beyond hurricanes and hazard plans to explore the people, innovation, and expertise that make the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) a model for the nation.Each episode dives into a key aspect of preparedness, response, and recovery, with guest speakers from across a wide range of professions—showing that emergency management is more than a single job title. Whether you're a student, a job-seeker, or a seasoned professional, you'll gain fresh insights, discover new career paths, and hear stories that shape Florida’s approach to resilience.Tune in to learn, connect, and be part of the future of emergency management in Florida.
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The podcast explores critical topics related to preparedness, response, and recovery, including episodes like 'Weather Messaging in the Digital Age' that highlights digital communication strategies in emergency scenarios and other themes such as community resilience, innovative technologies in disaster response, and training for emergency professionals.
Florida is a national leader in emergency management—and now, we’re bringing the conversation to you. This podcast goes beyond hurricanes and hazard plans to explore the people, innovation, and expertise that make the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) a model for the nation.
Each episode dives into a key aspect of preparedness, response, and recovery, with guest speakers from across a wide range of professions—showing that emergency management is more than a single job title. Whether you’re a student, a job-seeker, or a seasoned professional, you’ll gain fresh insights, discover new career paths, and hear stories that shape Florida’s approach to resilience.
Tune in to learn, connect, and be part of the future of emergency management in Florida.
In this episode, we sit down with the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s State Meteorology Team to discuss how science, technology, and forecasting come together to support emergency operations across the state. From tracking developing storms to providing real-time weather intelligence during disasters, our meteorologists play a critical role in keeping Floridians safe.
Tune in to learn how weather data informs decision-making before, during, and after an emergency—and how Florida’s unique geography and climate make the work of our meteorology team both challenging and essential.
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