VEMS2025: C4 - Hurricane Helene: Emergency Management in Action

VEMS2025: C4 - Hurricane Helene: Emergency Management in Action

Hear directly from local and regional emergency managers as they share their experiences in responding to Hurricane Helene. This presentation will dive into best practices, lessons learned, and the hard truths uncovered during the storm’s impact. From coordination challenges to resource allocation, speakers will highlight what worked, what didn’t, and the critical steps communities must take to be better prepared for future disasters. This session is a must-attend for emergency responders, local officials, and anyone involved in disaster planning and resilience.

What is VEMA Voice - The Podcast?

The Virginia Emergency Management Association (VEMA) is a statewide organization that promotes and supports the twin goals of saving lives and protecting property during times of emergencies and disasters in Virginia. MISSION: "To promote, support and advocate for Emergency Management in the Commonwealth of Virginia." VISION: “The recognized expert and advocate for excellence in the management of emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

VEMA Voice - The Podcast provides podcasts of presentations or interviews from symposiums and interviews that affect and help us responds to emergency here in the Commonwealth of Virginia.