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The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersWhy should you care about the floodplain?Missoula County residents are lucky to live in proximity to multiple rivers and creeks, but this also means increase risks of flooding. Missoula County is currently working with both state and federal agencies to update floodplain maps for the Clark Fork River, the Bitterroot River and Rock Creek. But what exactly is the floodplain, and why are updated maps needed? Recently, the Missoula County commissioners spoke with Matt Heimel, floodplain administrator for Missoula County, and Adriane Beck, director of the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management. Adriane and Matt answer these questions and help decode the many a...
2024-11-1228 min
The Career Breakers Show2. Kim Middleton: From "Just Can't" to a Purposeful CareerKim Middleton is a Career Breaker.
After achieving tenure as a professor early in her career, Kim found herself unfulfilled and ready for a change. She took a bold step by moving across the country for a new role in academic administration, but it wasn’t until she took a sabbatical that she discovered a more meaningful path. Today, Kim works in a museum, where she feels more aligned with her values and purpose.
Tune in to hear Kim’s powerful story and learn how embracing uncertainty can lead to a career that truly fulfills you...
2024-09-2527 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersWhen smoke rolls in: Emergency planning and evacuationsYou’ve heard the saying: plan for the worst and hope for the best. But when it comes to emergency planning, what does that actually mean? If a wildfire starts near your property, do you know where to look for information? What’s the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order?This week, the commissioners had a very timely conversation with Adriane Beck, director of the Office of Emergency Management, about how to talk to your household about your emergency plan, why you should sign up for Smart911 and much more. Links mentioned in th...
2024-07-1623 min
An Intro to Anthro with 2 HumansEpisode 16: The Fears of a Clown, an Evolutionary History of Fear and PhobiasThe Two Humans head to the big top to rip the nose and wig off their irrational fears and phobias.
Episode 16: The Fears of a Clown: An Evolutionary History of Fear and Phobias.
An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans
Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.
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2023-10-021h 12An Intro to Anthro with 2 HumansEpisode 16: The Fears of a Clown, an Evolutionary History of Fear and PhobiasThe Two Humans head to the big top to rip the nose and wig off their irrational fears and phobias.
Episode 16: The Fears of a Clown: An Evolutionary History of Fear and Phobias.
An Intro to Anthro with 2 Humans
Human Number One, John McCray, and Human Number Two, John Lehr, re-assess what it means to be human.
www.intro2anthro.podbean.com
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IG @introtoanthrowith2humans
Resources:
Alcolado, Gillian M., Sasha L. MacNeil, Kelsey Hannon, and Adam...
2023-10-021h 12
The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners“Dispatchers Save Seconds, Seconds Save Lives”What happens when you call 9-1-1? Why does the person on the other line ask so many questions? April 9-15 is Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an opportunity to recognize and thank the 9-1-1 dispatchers who work around the clock every day as the first point of emergency response. This week, Commissioner Strohmaier and a special guest host sat down with Sherri Odlin, 9-1-1 manager, and Adriane Beck, director of the Office of Emergency Management, to talk about what it’s like dispatching 9-1-1 calls, how technology has changed this process and their most mem...
2023-04-0526 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County CommissionersFlooding: What does the spring forecast look like for Missoula County?Spring is here in Missoula County, and as the mountain snow begins to melt and rainy days start to drizzle in, people may wonder what’s in the forecast for Missoula County’s flood season and how the Office of Emergency Management prepares for it. OEM Director Adriane Beck shares lessons learned from past flood events, how her team assesses the river to know what to expect and what they do to help neighborhoods in flood-prone areas anticipate the season. The weather forecast is unpredictable and sometimes plans change as storms roll in. Adriane talks through learning how t...
2022-04-2727 min
The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners9-1-1 calls, wildfires, floods and now a pandemic: how the Office of Emergency Management keeps Missoula County safeCommissioners are joined by Office of Emergency Management Director, Adriane Beck. Adriane highlights how OEM responds to 9-1-1 calls, wildfires, floods and new to her realm, the pandemic, and the varying incidents it has created.OEM's work captures the community resiliency of Missoula County and the relationships throughout. There's humor, intrigue and heartfelt appreciation in these 20 minutes; it's well worth your time and a great reminder that when we come together, we can accomplish more than we thought we were capable of. Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode! T...
2021-10-0820 min