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The Podcast is part of the Domestic Preparedness multimedia platform that has been informing emergency management practitioners since 1998. As part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System, Domestic Preparedness delivers credible, practitioner-centered content through its Journal, Weekly Brief, and an active website that gets over 126,000 visitors monthly.

The Podcast builds on this foundation by diving into real-world challenges and timely topics such as terrorism awareness, cybersecurity threats, specialized unit operations, Psychosocial Hazards, and more. Each episode brings forward the voices and experiences of those on the frontlines, offering relevant insights, lessons learned, and strategies that matter to today’s emergency preparedness community.

Don’t miss our live podcast sessions; come and visit our Booth 621 in the Exhibit Hall!

Domestic Preparedness Podcast Schedule

Texas Emergency Management Conference 2025

Wednesday, May 28
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Chief Jeffrey J. Wittig,  Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS)	The Role and Contributions of Highly Specialized Units
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	David Brossette and Robert Edwards, ERICCSON	The Connected First Responder Vehicle: Leveraging 5G
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Bart Taylor, TEEX	Cyber Attacks: Navigating Risks and Impacts
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Robert LaMacchia, OroraTech	Emergency Management and AI: Emerging Technologies
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM	Lance Wood,  National Weather Service (NWS)	Natural Disasters and Emerging Threats
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	John Gantt,  Navarro County CERT	The Complex Work of Coordinating Volunteer Efforts During Disaster Response
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Monica Avila and George Perez,  San Antonio Metro Health Department	What Communities Should Keep on Their Radar in the Public Health Sector
Thursday, May 29
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Gordon Lohmeyer,  TEEX	Lithium Batteries as a Source of Power: Risks and Responder Preparedness
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Michael Neenan, PARSEC	Sponsor Spotlight
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Kali Dawkins, VERIZON	Sponsor Spotlight
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Dr. Paul Ayres Brookes Bell	Terrorism: The Importance of Awareness