Emergency preparedness in Middle Tennessee

Are you prepared for an emergency? Do you know how public safety workers in Nashville work to prevent and respond to major disasters?

While we can’t predict an event like a house fire, the full impact of severe weather, or the loss of a major utility, we can be ready, so we can keep our families and neighbors safe. Today, we’re speaking with local emergency preparedness experts about what we should know and have on hand to navigate emergencies. We’ll also find out how our local government agencies, organizations and volunteers work together to keep everyone safe — and to get back to normal when the unexpected happens.

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

TODAY’S GUESTS:

• William Swann, Director Chief of Nashville Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
• Henry Pipes, Community Disasters Program Manager – Nashville Area, American Red Cross
• Alex Dorman, Senior Director of Community Partnerships with Hands On, powered by United Way of Greater Nashville
• Nelly Pérez, Disaster Program Manager at Hands On, powered by United Way of Greater Nashville, Administrator Nashville VOAD

FURTHER READING & LISTENING:

• Find local resources from the Office of Emergency Management here.
• Find Red Cross trainings here.
• Learn how to volunteer to be a Disaster Volunteer Leader Training with Hands On, powered by United Way of Greater Nashville.
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