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NYC Emergency Management’s “Prep Talk” podcast engages listeners in emergency management conversations with guests who keep New York City safe before, during & after emergencies.
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17 MAR 2025 · ¡Prepárate! con Janet Peguero by NYC Emergency Management
16 MAR 2025 · In honor of Women’s History Month, NYCEM’s podcasts feature Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on ‘Prep Talk’ and Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet A. Peguero on ¡Prepárate!’ . They share what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their commitment to the 1.4 million New Yorkers who call The Bronx home.
27 FEB 2025 · To celebrate Black History Month, we spoke with Traci Wheelwright, who serves as the Deputy Chief Counsel for New York City Emergency Management. Traci shared what led to her interest in law, challenges black women still face in the workplace, and what she hopes to accomplish in her current role. Prior to joining the agency, she held leadership roles with the NYC Department of Transportation, the Southern District Bankruptcy Court, Nassau County Supreme Court, Amtrak, and the Long Island Railroad.
5 DEC 2024 · Learn how many smoke and carbon monoxide alarms you should have in your home, what to do in the event of a fire, how to safely use space heaters, and more from FDNY Captain Michael Kozo, the Officer in Charge of the Fire Safety Education Unit. Captain Kozo also discusses brush fires, which, due to the record-dry fall, have presented the FDNY with difficult and dangerous challenges.
5 DEC 2024 · En nuestro nuevo episodio hablamos sobre la prevención de incendios, herramientas de seguridad y cómo los neoyorquinos pueden protegerse a sí mismos y a sus hogares durante el invierno con Fabricio Caro, Subjefe del Personal del Departamento de Bomberos de la ciudad de Nueva York. A través de la Fundación FDNY, la agencia cuenta con un equipo de expertos que realizan presentaciones en toda la ciudad para promover la prevención de incendios, la importancia de los detectores de humo y monóxido de carbono, con el Programa Educativo de Prevención de Incendios.
21 NOV 2024 · Prep Talk Episode 93 Large-scale Events by NYC Emergency Management
23 OCT 2024 · After recognizing National Preparedness Month's theme of 'Preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities for Risks and Disasters' in September, NYCEM's Ashleigh Holmes and Grace Scullion spoke with President & CEO of RaisingHealth Hewett Chiu, a leader in public health in New York City. Chiu has worked in New York City for decades on improving public health access for immigrant, AAPI , and vulnerable New Yorkers. He's also one of NYCEM's essential community partners as a member of the Strengthening Communities program.
23 OCT 2024 · PrepTalk hosts Ashleigh Holmes and Grace Scullion are joined by Hewett Chiu, president and CEO of public health nonprofit RaisingHealth Partners. Chiu shares insights from his work supporting immigrant and vulnerable populations in NYC, as well as his collaboration with NYC Emergency Management on improving disaster preparedness in New York City.
8 OCT 2024 · On the latest episode of !Preparate! Bocanumenth shares how his love for community led him to a career in law enforcement. A career where being bilingual has been an asset, especially when dealing with the public in a city like New York with visitors and residents from all corners of the Hispanic diaspora.
30 AUG 2024 · On this episode of ¡Prepárate!, NYCEM Chief of Staff Yokarina Duarte and Community Engagement Specialist Emely Rodriguez sit down with NYPD Chief of Staff Raul Pintos to discuss his remarkable career at the NYPD, the importance of Hispanic leader, and some of the latest NYPD initiatives aimed at keeping the city safe. Pintos, who has dedicated over three decades to the NYPD, shares invaluable insights and advice for young people, particularly those considering a career in law enforcement. This episode offers a rare opportunity to learn from some of the most influential Hispanic leaders in New York City's public safety landscape.
NYC Emergency Management’s “Prep Talk” podcast engages listeners in emergency management conversations with guests who keep New York City safe before, during & after emergencies.
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