Dr. Hamza Alshargabi is a surgeon who's treated casualties in Syria and Yemen. Despite sometimes being in the middle of serious conflict, he enjoys what he calls the "clinical" work of helping a person in crisis. He's also driven to help people and communities in crisis, so he devotes much of his time to the emergency management profession. During our interview, Hamza describes emergency management in the Middle East, the underlying and sometimes conflicting social setting there, and the opportunities he sees to improve the profession.

Join George Whitney each week as he speaks with people making a difference in emergency management. They talk about what works, what doesn't, how to work efficiently, and how to get it done with maximum effect.

 

 

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Small businesses play an enormous role in U.S. success and we know that disasters threaten the already fragile existence of many. In this episode, I speak with Lucien Canton, a long-time leader and author in emergency management about the effects of disaster on business and how continuity planning can better ensure business survival.

How important is what you wear as an Emergency Manager and how do you know when to wear what? In this episode of the Complete EM Podcast, contributor Jeb Lacey of RS Network Consulting, and George Whitney, founder of Complete EM, have a little fun and get serious with this important topic.

Do you drive a government or company vehicle in the course of your duty as an Emergency Manager?  Do you take it home? Is it equipped with emergency lights and sirens? In this episode of the Complete EM Podcast, contributor Jeb Lacey of RS Network Consulting, and George Whitney, founder of Complete EM, have a little fun and get serious about the importance of knowing the responsibility and risk associated with take-home vehicle use.