What Will 2024 Bring? Emergency Management in the New Year

In this episode, Zack discusses his excitement for the innovations and advancements in emergency management that he anticipates in 2024. He highlights the role of AI in project management and organization, as well as the potential for AI to expedite emergency response. Zack also discusses the evolution of emergency management practices, emphasizing the need for flexibility and resilience. He explores the gamification of emergency management training and the importance of active involvement and integration with first response agencies. Finally, Zack discusses the improvements in communication systems, including multi-band radios and the potential for satellite connectivity.
Takeaways:

• 2024 is expected to bring significant advancements in emergency management, particularly in the use of AI for project management and organization.

• Emergency management practices are evolving to become more flexible and resilient, with a focus on decentralized problem-solving and coordination.

• Training and exercising in emergency management are being revolutionized through gamification and the development of smaller, more accessible exercises.

• Active involvement and integration with first response agencies is crucial for emergency managers to understand resources, build relationships, and enhance coordination.

• Communication systems are improving with the development of multi-band radios and the integration of satellite connectivity.

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