Disaster Zone is hosted by <a href="http://ericholdeman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric Holdeman</a>, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them.<br /><br />Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host <a href="https://ericholdeman.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">via email.</a><br /><br /><br /><br />
Disaster Zone
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Disaster Zone is hosted by <a href="http://ericholdeman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric Holdeman</a>, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of events that are increasingly impacting communities around the world. Podcasts run between 35-45 minutes with a mix of guests covering a range of disasters and issues that flow from them.<br /><br />Story topics and suggestions for people to interview are welcomed. You can contact the host <a href="https://ericholdeman.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">via email.</a><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
The Gap Between Federal Flood Maps and Real Risk
Flooding continues to be the number on hazard when it comes to disasters. Knowing what area is subject to flooding before a flood, the extent of what that flood impact might be, and then knowing the status of an ongoing flood is critically important. This is the subject of this podcast. <br /><br />David Tobias the podcast guest serves as the Chief Product Officer at <a href="https://www.nearmap.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nearmap</a> Previously, he co-founded Betterview, the leading Property Intelligence Platform for property and casualty insurers, which was acquired by Nearmap in December 2023. David plays a pivotal role in driving the market strategy for Nearmap, enabling users to effectively identify and mitigate risk, enhance operational efficiency, and build a more transparent customer experience. <br /><br />Before founding Betterview, David was instrumental in scaling Research Specialist Incorporated, an insurance loss control company. Under his leadership, the company expanded to conduct over 30,000 inspections annually with a network of more than 500 inspectors across the United States. Research Specialist Incorporated was later acquired by Alpine Intel. A veteran of the insurance and property intelligence industry, Tobias is focused on finding actionable, usable solutions to complex geospatial challenges.<br /><br /><b>Please visit our sponsors!</b><br /><br />L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: <a href="https://www.l3harris.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.l3harris.com </a><br /><br />Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/<br /><br />Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals:<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/impulse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> www.dobermanemg.com/impulse</a><br /><br />Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: <a href="https://www.dobermanemg.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.dobermanemg.com</a><br /><br />Check out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ <br /><br />For sponsorship requests, check out our <a href="https://www.thereadinesslab.com/sponsor-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sponsorship Portfolio here</a> or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com
May 28, 2026
Legal Issues in Disaster Response and Recovery
With every disaster there are legal considerations that come to the fore. In this podcast we explore the experience of one litigator advising FEMA Incident Management Teams (IMAT) and also dealing with damages and reimbursement processes for individuals who own property. <br /><br />For two decades, <a href="https://llra.us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LLRA, LLC</a> owner Linda Litke served the United States, first in the U.S. Navy and then as a senior attorney within the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. Her work placed her at the center of some of the nation’s most complex emergencies, disasters, and national security incidents—first as Deputy Associate Chief Counsel for Louisiana and Mississippi, where she led multiple legal offices across the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, and later as a Trial Attorney handling litigation tied to Public Assistance projects and the National Flood Insurance Program. <br /><br />Her final federal role for the last six years—Legal Counsel to the National Incident Management Assistance Team (NIMAT–Red)—was among the most demanding in the emergency‑response world. As part of a small rapidly deployable federal team, she provided real‑time legal guidance to senior officials during national security and catastrophic incidents, often deploying within hours to support unified command operations on the ground.<br /><br /><b>Please visit our sponsors!</b><br /><br />L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: <a href="https://www.l3harris.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.l3harris.com </a><br /><br />Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/<br /><br />Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals:<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/impulse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> www.dobermanemg.com/impulse</a><br /><br />Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: <a href="https://www.dobermanemg.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.dobermanemg.com</a><br /><br />Check out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ <br /><br />For sponsorship requests, check out our <a href="https://www.thereadinesslab.com/sponsor-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sponsorship Portfolio here</a> or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com
May 15, 2026
Protecting Your Home from Wind Blown Fire Embers
Wildfires have become one of the more common natural hazard disasters that can impact people where they live and work. In this podcast we learn about general <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Firewise</a> solutions to protect homes and then a line of cost effective products that can help keep fire from entering your home. Nicholai Allen is the founder of <a href="https://safesoss.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SAFE SOSS</a> and an active wildland firefighter (FFT1, FFT2, Engine Boss Trainee) in his third year fighting catastrophic fires. <br /><br />After the 2018 Woolsey Fire threatened his family in Ventura County, California, Nicholai spent four years developing a three-step ember defense system addressing the actual cause of 90% of wildfire home loss from wind-borne embers. <br /><br />His patent-pending products launched exclusively through 50 Lowe's stores at $30-$40 each. His mission is to prevent loss of life through honest education and science-based defense that prioritizes evacuation over property. Nicholai represents authenticity, preparedness, and life-first protection.<br /><br /><b>Please visit our sponsors!</b><br /><br />L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: <a href="https://www.l3harris.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.l3harris.com </a><br /><br />Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/<br /><br />Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals:<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/impulse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> www.dobermanemg.com/impulse</a><br /><br />Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: <a href="https://www.dobermanemg.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.dobermanemg.com</a><br /><br />Check out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ <br /><br />For sponsorship requests, check out our <a href="https://www.thereadinesslab.com/sponsor-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sponsorship Portfolio here</a> or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com
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