The World Is Coming to Inglewood (and 16 other cities): Emergency Management at the Global Stage
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of emergency management in the context of the FIFA World Cup and its implications for the profession.
Episode Description: The FIFA World Cup isn’t just coming to Los Angeles—it’s coming to Inglewood. And with it comes one of the most complex, high-visibility operational environments emergency managers will face in a generation. In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky break down what it really means to prepare for a global mega-event. This isn’t just about stadium security or crowd control. It’s about managing a living, breathing system of international stakeholders, real-time intelligence, public safety coordination, and global expectations—all under the world's watchful eye. Todd brings the practitioner’s perspective from inside the City of Inglewood’s planning efforts, while Andrew challenges assumptions and explores the broader implications for the profession. Together, they unpack how events like the World Cup are reshaping emergency management, pushing it beyond traditional models and into something far more dynamic, integrated, and high-stakes. This conversation goes beyond tactics. It’s about the future of emergency management. Key Topics Discussed: The shift from traditional EOC models to integrated coordination…
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