IAEM Series Episode 13: Emergency Management Insights from Kenn Honig

In this special IAEM Conference Series episode of Bridging the Gap, SummitET host Adam Montella is joined by Kenn Honig, a seasoned emergency management consultant with a long career in law enforcement and emergency management at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Join this insightful discussion as they navigate the evolution of emergency management practices, the technological advancements over the decades, and the undeniable importance of personal contacts in the field. 

Episode Host:

Adam Montella, Executive VP, SummitET; Former GM of Emergency Mgmt for the Port Authority of NY/NJ; Disaster Management SME 

Special Guest:

Kenneth Honig, President of Critical Incident Management and Training, Inc; Senior Manager for Public Safety with the Port Authority of NY/NJ

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:00 Reflections on the First Trade Center Attack
• 0:00 The Evolution of Communication Technology
• 0:00 Post 9/11 Technological Advancements in Emergency Management
• 0:00 Creating the Perfect Emergency Management Toolkit
• 0:00 Advice for New Emergency Managers