PODCAST: The Ten Texas Traits of Good Government with Alan Bojorquez and Academy Fellow Dr. Howard Balanoff Season 2 · Ep 45
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PODCAST: The Ten Texas Traits of Good Government with Alan Bojorquez and Academy Fellow Dr. Howard Balanoff Season 2 · Ep 45
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In this episode, we welcome Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a community resilient, how FEMA works with state, local, and tribal governments to build resiliency, and how FEMA focuses on preemption and preparedness. Links: View FEMA's Strategic Plan Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https:...
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In this episode, we welcome Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a community resilient, how FEMA works with state, local, and tribal governments to build resiliency, and how FEMA focuses on preemption and preparedness.
Links:
View FEMA's Strategic Plan
Support the Podcast Today at:
donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190
Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
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