What happens when the emergency isn’t just happening in the hospital, but to the hospital itself?

From TV dramas to movies, we’ve all seen the chaos of a hospital during a crisis. But real-world healthcare emergency management looks a little different. In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how hospitals prepare for disasters, who makes the decisions when things go wrong, and how teams coordinate when the pressure is on.

Hear about the role of emergency management in healthcare, how hospitals plan for everything from mass casualty incidents to infrastructure challenges, and the teamwork required to keep patients, staff, and the community safe.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

There's a team planning for emergencies long before they occur...and most people don't even know they exist. Settle in to meet the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

In this episode, we sit down with members of our LEPC to talk about what the group actually does, who’s involved, and how agencies, businesses, and responders work together to prepare for hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.

We break down the acronyms (in which there are many), explain the planning process, and pull back the curtain on the coordination that happens long before an emergency occurs.

Because good emergency response starts with coordination, collaboration, and preparation behind the scenes.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

April 29, 2025 is a day many in our community won’t forget.

In this special lookback episode, we sit down with partners from City Utilities and members of our Emergency Operations Center team to reflect on the severe weather that impacted our area and the coordinated response that followed.

From restoring essential services to managing information and resources in real time, this episode takes listeners behind the scenes to hear how agencies worked together during one of the most significant weather events our community has faced in recent years.

Through firsthand experiences and thoughtful reflection, we explore the challenges, teamwork, and lessons learned that continue to shape how we prepare for future emergencies.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management