Kristin Boyes Dispatcher City of Lenexa, Kansas LinkedIn Supporting first responders. Kristin Boyes, Dispatcher for the City of Lenexa, Kansas, joined on the podcast to discuss the Mid-America Regional Council’s 911 Peer Support Program. She shared why it is important for dispatchers to get that support and how 911 calls affect call takers. She also … Continued
Greta Bergstrom Communications Director Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter Jordan Gilgenbach Digital Media Relations Coordinator Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter A lot of preparation and work goes into hosting a Super Bowl. Two communications professionals from the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota shared their story of hosting Super Bowl 52 in their city. Greta Bergstrom … Continued
Dan Biles County Manager Pasco County, Florida LinkedIn | Twitter Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10, 2017 but the preparation to weather the major storm started well before then. Dan Biles, the County Manager of Pasco County, FL joins the podcast to discuss all the work that went into preparing for Hurricane Irma and … Continued
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Sam Anselm City Manager Joplin, Missouri Bio | LinkedIn After one of the worst tornadoes on record, many thought the city of Joplin, Missouri would never be the same. But local residents, nearby agencies and volunteers from across the country banded together to help the battered town. City Manager Sam Anselm describes what the recovery was like … Continued
