The Emergency Management Network Podcast

Episode SummaryWhat if the future of emergency management is already here, just not where we’ve traditionally looked?
In this episode, Todd DeVoe sits down with Marcus T. Coleman Jr., Vice President for Community Resilience Strategy at United Way Worldwide, for a candid, practitioner-level conversation about the evolving landscape of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Drawing on more than a decade inside FEMA and DHS, and experience supporting over 50 presidentially declared disasters, Marcus offers a clear-eyed view of what is changing and what emergency managers need to rethink.
This is not a polished success story. It is an honest discussion about the gaps between government systems and community reality, the increasing influence of philanthropy, and the hard truth that resilience is being built from the ground up, often outside of traditional emergency management structures.
Key Themes and Conversation
The Shift to Community-Led PreparednessMarcus breaks down the movement away from top-down models toward locally driven resilience. Programs like United We Prepare are not just outreach efforts, they represent a fundamental shift in who owns preparedness. Communities are no longer passive recipients of government planning, they are becoming co-creators. The conversation challenges emergency managers to rethink authority, control, and engagement in preparedness efforts.
Mental Health as a Core Recovery FunctionUsing real-world examples like the Greater Valdosta United Way response to Hurricane Helene, Marcus highlights a persistent blind spot in disaster recovery. Mental health is not a secondary issue, it is central to long-term recovery. The discussion explores how trauma, anxiety, and prolonged stress shape community outcomes and why emergency management systems continue to under-resource this space.
Real-Time Data and the Power of 211The conversation turns to data, not the static kind found in after-action reports, but live, dynamic data that tells the story of unmet needs in real time. Marcus explains how 211 systems are becoming critical intelligence tools, capturing gaps that traditional assessments miss. With 19 million referrals in 2025 alone, including dramatic increases in housing and food assistance requests, this data offers a new lens for situational awareness before, during, and after disasters.
Public-Private Interdependence in CrisisEmergency management has always relied on partnerships, but the stakes are higher now. Marcus discusses the growing interdependence between government, nonprofits, and private sector partners like Uber and Lyft. These relationships can accelerate response and recovery, but only if they are intentionally designed. When they are not, they introduce friction, inequity, and delay.
The Quiet Influence of PhilanthropyOne of the most candid parts of the conversation explores how philanthropy is shaping recovery timelines and priorities. Funding streams, donor interests, and nonprofit capacity are influencing outcomes in ways that are rarely discussed in formal emergency management circles. This raises important questions about equity, accountability, and who ultimately drives recovery decisions.
Why This Matters for Emergency ManagersThis episode challenges the profession to confront an uncomfortable reality. The systems we rely on are no longer sufficient on their own. Community organizations, data networks like 211, and private sector partnerships are not supporting actors, they are central to the mission.
If emergency managers are not actively integrating these elements into planning and operations, they are not just missing opportunities, they are creating gaps.
About the GuestMarcus T. Coleman Jr. serves as Vice President for Community Resilience Strategy at United Way Worldwide. He previously spent over a decade at FEMA and DHS, where he built national partnerships across nonprofit, faith-based, philanthropic, and private sector organizations. Marcus has supported response and recovery for more than 50 presidentially declared disasters under three FEMA Administrators and has advised thousands of organizations on preparedness, response, and recovery.
Closing ThoughtResilience is no longer something we deliver to communities. It is something communities build, often with or without us. The question for emergency managers is simple, will we lead in that space, or will we struggle to catch up?
Tagscommunity resilience, nonprofit partnerships, disaster recovery, emergency management leadership, 211 data


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Today’s brief covers the published Presidential major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the FEMA Alaska recovery update on Typhoon Halong, and CISA’s addition of two actively exploited vulnerabilities (ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows Shell) to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Wildfire activity in southern Georgia and northern Florida continues to drive Southern Area resourcing at PL 4, and critical fire weather is in place across eastern New Mexico, far western Texas, and the southern High Plains. Tornado damage assessments continue in Tennessee and Illinois, Michigan expanded its flooding state of emergency to 41 counties, and a M4.4 earthquake near Alamo, Nevada produced felt reports into Las Vegas. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.
Key Takeaways
• CNMI major disaster declared: FEMA-4910-DR for Super Typhoon Sinlaku was published in the Federal Register yesterday; covers incident period April 11 to April 18, 2026.
• CISA KEV update: Two actively exploited vulnerabilities added: ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1708) and Microsoft Windows Shell spoofing (CVE-2026-32202). Federal remediation deadline May 12, 2026.
• Southern wildfires: Brantley Highway 82 Fire in Georgia at 32 percent containment with 80 plus homes destroyed; Clinch and Echols fire at 23 percent containment over 50 plus square miles; Florida Gun Range and Sand Drain fires under continued USFS warning.
• Critical fire weather: Red Flag and Critical Fire Weather conditions today for eastern New Mexico, far western Texas, southern High Plains, and portions of eastern Colorado.
• Texas disaster declaration: Governor Abbott declared disaster for Lamar, Parker, and Wise counties; TDEM mobilized swiftwater rescue and debris teams; Mineral Wells continues recovery from Tuesday’s EF3 tornado.
• Michigan emergency expanded: Whitmer added Tuscola County and the Village of Holly to the existing flooding state of emergency; 41 counties and three municipalities now covered.
Sponsors
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Sources
CISA
• CISA KEV catalog (April 29, 2026), ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Windows flaws added: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• Security Affairs, CISA adds Microsoft Windows Shell and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to KEV: https://securityaffairs.com/191442/security/u-s-cisa-adds-microsoft-windows-shell-and-connectwise-screenconnect-flaws-to-its-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• Cybersecurity Dive, CISA adds Microsoft and ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-microsoft-connectwise-kev-update/818817/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
NIFC and InciWeb
• NIFC IMSR (April 29, 2026, 0730 MDT), national fire situation report: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• InciWeb, Gun Range Fire (Florida), incident page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-gun-range?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• InciWeb, Sand Drain Fire (Florida), incident page: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-sand-drain?utm_source=em-morning-brief
FEMA
• Federal Register, Presidential major disaster declaration for CNMI (DR-4910), Super Typhoon Sinlaku, published April 29, 2026: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08343/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-the-commonwealth-of-the-northern-mariana-islands?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• FEMA disaster page (DR-4910), Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4910?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• FEMA press release (April 29, 2026), Alaska Typhoon Halong recovery, FEMA Is Still Here so Stay in Touch: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260429/fema-still-here-so-stay-touch?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• FEMA disaster page (DR-4893), Alaska severe storms, flooding, and Typhoon Halong remnants: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893?utm_source=em-morning-brief
USGS
• USGS HVO volcano notice (April 29, 2026), Kilauea ADVISORY and Aviation Color Code YELLOW: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-04-29T14:07:09+00:00?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, M4.4 near Alamo, Nevada (April 29, 2026): https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
NOAA and NWS
• NWS Storm Prediction Center, Day 1 Convective Outlook (April 29, 2026), severe weather guidance: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• NWS Albuquerque, Red Flag Warning summary, fire weather alerts for New Mexico and adjacent areas: https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Red+Flag+Warning&utm_source=em-morning-brief
• NOAA WPC, Excessive rainfall outlook for central Texas, April 29 to May 1: https://www.noaa.gov/weather-prediction-center?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Travel advisories
• U.S. Department of State, Travel Advisories, active list with current levels: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Alaska
• FEMA, Typhoon Halong six-month recovery update, April 10, 2026 release: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260410/typhoon-halong-six-month-recovery-update?utm_source=em-morning-brief
California
• CAL FIRE incidents, current fire activity and evacuations: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Colorado
• 9News, Colorado doubles Red Flag Warnings days so far in 2026: https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-doubles-red-flag-warnings-days-2026/73-dddb29f1-4980-4343-8f2b-c51aa2789f8a?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Florida
• WCJB, U.S. Forest Service issues warning for Gun Range, Sand Drain fires (April 29, 2026): https://www.wcjb.com/2026/04/29/us-forest-service-issues-warning-gun-range-sand-drain-fires/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Georgia
• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, April 2026 Wildfires page: https://gema.georgia.gov/april-2026-wildfires?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• News4JAX, Brantley County shifts to recovery, danger not over (April 29, 2026): https://www.news4jax.com/news/georgia/2026/04/29/the-latest-brantley-county-shifts-to-recovery-but-wildfire-danger-not-over-yet-officials-warn/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Hawaii
• USGS Kilauea volcano updates, current eruption status and forecast: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Illinois
• KSDK, St. Louis meteorologists confirm three tornado touchdowns in Illinois: https://www.ksdk.com/article/weather/weather-impact/st-louis-tornadoes-confirmed-touchdown-monday-storms-missouri-april-28-2026/63-3e1403e0-0127-41f9-a6fd-33e6154bf3c9?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Kentucky
• 14News, EF-0 tornado confirmed in Ohio County, Kentucky: https://www.14news.com/2026/04/29/ef-0-tornado-confirmed-by-weather-experts-ohio-county/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• NWS Louisville, another severe weather threat through tonight: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/Severe_Weather_Expected_Tonight?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Michigan
• State of Michigan, Executive Order 2026-10, declaration of state of emergency: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/state-orders-and-directives/2026/04/28/executive-order-no-2026-10-declaration-of-state-of-emergency?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• State of Michigan press release, Whitmer expands previous state of emergency declaration: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2026/04/28/whitmer-further-expands-previous-state-of-emergency-declaration?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Mississippi
• WTOK, City of Meridian issues a boil water notice (April 29, 2026): https://www.wtok.com/2026/04/29/city-meridian-issues-boil-water-notice/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• WDAM, Boil-water notice lifted in Taylorsville (April 29, 2026): https://www.wdam.com/2026/04/29/boil-water-notice-lifted-taylorsville/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• Action News 5, Severe storms pummel Mid-South including unconfirmed tornado: https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/04/29/severe-storms-pummel-mid-south-including-least-1-unconfirmed-tornado/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Missouri
• Missourinet, Storms damage Central Missouri state prisons: https://www.missourinet.com/2026/04/27/storms-cause-damage-at-state-prisons-and-across-central-missouri/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• Springfield Citizen, Hail storm causes damage and 10,000 power outages in Springfield: https://sgfcitizen.org/weather/springfield-power-outages-hail-storm/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Nevada
• Fox Weather, Magnitude 4.4 latest in series of earthquakes to hit Nevada: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/magnitude-4-7-earthquake-shakes-las-vegas?utm_source=em-morning-brief
New Mexico
• The Watchers, Critical fire weather conditions forecast across eastern New Mexico and western Texas: https://watchers.news/2026/04/28/critical-fire-weather-conditions-forecast-across-eastern-new-mexico-and-western-texas/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Oklahoma
• AccuWeather, EF4 tornado devastates Enid, Oklahoma: https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/ef4-tornado-devastates-enid-oklahoma-amid-thursdays-severe-weather/1885149?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• News9, Cleanup efforts continue following EF-4 tornado in Enid: https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/cleanup-efforts-continue-following-ef-4-tornado-in-enid-dozens-of-volunteer-helping?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Pennsylvania
• WCCS Radio, Tornado warning for Indiana County cancelled (April 29, 2026): https://www.wccsradio.com/2026/04/29/tornado-warning-for-indiana-county-cancelled/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Tennessee
• WSMV, EF1 tornado leaves swirl markings in field north of Nashville: https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/29/ef1-tornado-leaves-swirl-markings-field-north-nashville-during-early-week-severe-storms/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• WSMV, Damaging microburst confirmed in Lawrence County: https://www.wsmv.com/2026/04/29/damaging-microburst-confirmed-lawrence-county-storms-early-tuesday/?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Texas
• Office of the Texas Governor, Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for North Texas storms: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-for-north-texas-storms?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• TDEM press release, Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for North Texas storms: https://www.tdem.texas.gov/press-release/4-28-26?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• CNN, Tornado devastates Mineral Wells, Texas, on sixth straight day of severe storms: https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/28/weather/severe-storm-outbreak-tornadoes-hail-south-climate?utm_source=em-morning-brief
Northern Mariana Islands
• FEMA disaster page (DR-4910), Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Super Typhoon Sinlaku: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4910?utm_source=em-morning-brief
• Stars and Stripes, Many in Northern Marianas still without power nearly two weeks after super typhoon: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2026-04-27/super-typhoon-sinlaku-recovery-21499079.html?utm_source=em-morning-brief


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Episode Summary:In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, Todd DeVoe and Andrew Boyarsky take a hard look at a growing challenge within the profession: not a lack of effort or expertise, but a lack of clarity. Emergency management does extraordinary work across preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, yet too often struggles to articulate its value in a way that resonates beyond its own circles.
Todd and Andrew explore why fragmented messaging weakens the profession’s influence at the policy level, limits public understanding, and ultimately affects funding, prioritization, and trust. Drawing on philosophy, leadership principles, and their real-world experience, they make the case that emergency management must begin speaking with greater coherence and purpose, not as a collection of disciplines, but as a unified voice grounded in outcomes that matter to communities.
This conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they communicate their work, how they advocate for the profession, and how a shared narrative can elevate emergency management to where it belongs, at the center of decision-making.
Key Topics Covered:Clear communication is a professional responsibility, not just a skillWhy fragmented messaging weakens policy influence and funding supportThe gap between what emergency managers do and what the public understandsLessons from philosophy and leadership on the power of a unified voiceEmergency management is a profession of purpose, not just functionMoving from technical language to a meaningful narrative that resonates
Why This Episode Matters:If emergency managers cannot clearly and collectively explain why preparedness, mitigation, coordination, and recovery matter, others will define it for them, often incorrectly or incompletely. Todd and Andrew argue that this is not just a communications issue; it is a strategic risk to the profession itself.
Call to Action:Take a moment to reflect on how you describe your role. Can someone outside the profession understand why your work matters in under a minute? If not, it may be time to refine the message. Share this episode with a colleague and start the conversation about what “one voice” really looks like in practice.
Tags:Emergency ManagementLeadershipPublic PolicyCrisis CommunicationProfessional Development


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Today’s EM Morning Brief covers a Storm Prediction Center Moderate Risk for severe weather across Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee with strong tornado potential, three large active wildfires (Highway 82 in Georgia, Hummingbird in New Mexico, and Poitrey Canyon in Colorado), Extremely Critical fire weather across far western Texas and eastern New Mexico, the latest USGS update on Kīlauea, the Peach Bottom radiological exercise opening this week, and continuing recovery operations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands following Typhoon Sinlaku. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.
Takeaways:
* The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for multiple states due to severe weather conditions.
* Supercells are anticipated to develop today, potentially producing strong long track tornadoes and damaging winds.
* Critical fire weather warnings have been issued for parts of Texas and New Mexico, with severe drought conditions persisting.
* The CDC is actively monitoring a resurgence of measles, with nearly two thousand cases reported across numerous states.
* Emergency preparedness exercises are currently underway in Maryland and Pennsylvania, focusing on nuclear facility readiness.
* Significant wildfire activity is ongoing in several states, with mandatory evacuations in effect in Georgia.
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Sources
Storm Prediction Center / NWS
• SPC Apr 27, 2026 Day 1 Convective Outlook
• SPC Apr 26, 2026 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
DHS / CISA
• DHS National Terrorism Advisory System
• CISA Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories
• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
FEMA
• FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of Pennsylvania and Maryland (Peach Bottom REP exercise)
• Residents of Maui, Hawaiʻi and Honolulu Counties Impacted by March Kona Low Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
• President Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam (Typhoon Sinlaku)
USGS
• USGS Volcano Notice for Kīlauea (Apr 26, 2026)
• Kīlauea Volcano Updates
NIFC / InciWeb
• Incident Management Situation Report, Sunday, April 26, 2026
• NIFC National Fire News
• Sand Drain Fire (FLFNF) on InciWeb
CDC / Public Health
• CDC Health Alert Network archive
• CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks (2026 data)
U.S. Department of State
• Travel Advisories
California
• CAL FIRE Carbon Fire incident page
• Forward progress stopped on 200-acre Brea brush fire (CBS LA)
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (Daly City Apr 26 M3.0)
• Two earthquakes strike near Daly City; largest M2.9 (ABC7)
Colorado
• Cooler weather slows growth of Poitrey Canyon Fire (CBS Colorado)
Florida
• A look at Florida’s largest active wildfires (WUFT/WUSF)
• Lynn Haven, FL Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice
• Sand Drain Fire (FLFNF) on InciWeb
Georgia
• Wildfire in Brantley County grows to more than 20,000 Acres (WTOC)
• Highway 82 Fire maps, evacuations, road closures (First Coast News)
• GEMA April 2026 Wildfires page
• Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency for South Georgia Wildfires
Hawaii
• USGS HVO Kīlauea Volcano Notice (Apr 26, 2026)
• Office of the Governor (HI): FEMA Affirms Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi
Maryland & Pennsylvania
• FEMA to Evaluate Readiness for Peach Bottom REP Exercise
Severe Weather (April 27 outbreak)
• Severe storms and tornadoes, multi-day central U.S. outbreak (CNN)
• Multi-day severe weather outbreak forecast for the Plains (EarthSky)
New Mexico
• Gila National Forest Hummingbird Fire Update 4/26/2026 (NM Fire Info)
• Hummingbird Fire prompts evacuations near Gila National Forest (Santa Fe New Mexican)
North Carolina
• Boil water advisory lifted in Kannapolis (WBTV)
Texas
• SPC issues Extremely Critical fire weather outlook for far W TX Panhandle (The Watchers)
Guam & CNMI
• FEMA Emergency Declaration for Guam (Typhoon Sinlaku)
• Joint FEMA-USACE operations underway following Super Typhoon Sinlaku (Army.mil)
• HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Guam, CNMI (ASPR)


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On today’s EM Morning Brief for Friday, April 24, 2026: President Trump signs a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, unlocking federal Individual and Public Assistance for Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands. A tornado emergency strikes Enid, Oklahoma, late Thursday, damaging Gray Ridge Estates and forcing Vance Air Force Base to close while crews restore power and water. The Storm Prediction Center carries an Enhanced Risk for severe storms on Friday from the Ark-La-Tex through Little Rock and into Memphis, with all severe hazards possible. Georgia’s Pineland Road Fire grows to roughly 29,600 acres as the statewide burn ban remains in effect. Kilauea’s Episode 45 ends after 8.5 hours of fountaining, and HVO downgrades the alert to ADVISORY/YELLOW. Critical fire weather continues across the central Plains, and FEMA disaster recovery operations advance in Whatcom County, Washington. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.
Key Takeaways
• CNMI Major Disaster Declaration: President Trump signs the declaration Friday morning, unlocking FEMA Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation funding across Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
• Enid Oklahoma Tornado Emergency: NWS Norman issued a Tornado Emergency near Vance Air Force Base; Gray Ridge Estates suffered major damage, at least ten injuries reported, no fatalities; Vance AFB remains closed until further notice.
• Friday Severe Weather Outbreak: SPC Enhanced Risk covers northeast Texas, the Ark-La-Tex, central Arkansas, the Memphis metro, and the Missouri Bootheel; supercell tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds possible.
• Georgia Wildfires: Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols counties at approximately 29,606 acres / 10 percent contained; Highway 82 Fire in Brantley at approximately 4,438 acres / 15 percent contained; statewide burn ban and 91-county State of Emergency continue.
• Florida Railroad Fire: Holds at 4,406 acres with 65 percent containment; mop-up underway, voluntary evacuations remain on Varney Road and Woodard Lane.
• Kilauea Episode 45 Ends: Halemaumau eruption episode ended at 10:01 a.m. HST April 23 after 8.5 hours of fountaining; HVO downgrades alert level to ADVISORY and Aviation Color Code to YELLOW.
• Montana East Side Fire: Approximately 1,200 acres at 0 percent containment; 100 personnel and aviation engaged; cold front and possible heavy snow expected by Saturday evening.
• Critical Fire Weather: Red Flag Warnings continue across portions of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming for April 24.
• Arizona Doney Park Boil Water Advisory: Precautionary advisory remains in effect for roughly 6,000–9,000 customers after APS Public Safety Power Shutoff disrupted high-elevation water pressurization northeast of Flagstaff.
• Michigan Statewide Flooding Emergency: Whitmer’s State of Emergency under Executive Order 2026-9 remains active; 40+ counties affected; State Emergency Operations Center remains activated.
• CISA Cyber Updates: April 20 KEV deadline for three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager flaws hit April 23; remaining five additions due May 4; six new ICS advisories issued April 23.
• Washington Whatcom County DAC: FEMA Disaster Assistance Center at Advent Christian Church in Sumas continues operations; Individual Assistance application deadline June 10, 2026.
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Sources
FEMA
• FEMA press release — President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260424/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-commonwealth
• RNZ News — Trump approves major disaster declaration for Northern Marianas following Sinlaku — https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific_northern-marianas/593330/trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-northern-marianas-following-sinlaku
• Isla Public Radio — Trump approves major disaster declaration for CNMI after Sinlaku destruction — https://www.islapublic.org/news/2026-04-24/trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-cnmi-after-sinlaku-destruction
• FEMA Disaster Declarations index — All current declarations — https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
• Whatcom County DAC — FEMA Disaster Assistance Center opens at Advent Christian Church — https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260420/disaster-assistance-center-will-open-whatcom-county
DHS
• DHS NTAS — National Terrorism Advisory System — no active bulletin — https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
CISA
• CISA KEV catalog — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• CISA April 20 KEV alert — Eight KEV additions including three Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager flaws — https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/04/20/cisa-adds-eight-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• CISA ICS Advisories index — Recent ICS advisories list — https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories
• CISA ICSA-26-113-06 — Intrado 911 Emergency Gateway — https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-113-06
NIFC and InciWeb
• NIFC IMSR — Incident Management Situation Report — https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf
• NIFC National Fire News — National wildland fire news and statistics — https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
• InciWeb East Side Fire — Custer Gallatin NF East Side Fire incident page — https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtgnf-east-side-fire
NWS and Storm Prediction Center
• SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — Storm Prediction Center Friday outlook — https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
• NWS Active Alerts — All current National Weather Service alerts — https://www.weather.gov/alerts
• Cabarrus Weekly summary — Arkansas, Memphis, and Shreveport severe weather outbreak Friday April 24 — https://cabarrusweekly.com/arkansas-memphis-and-shreveport-square-up-for-severe-weather-outbreak-friday-april-24-with-large-risk-zone/
• NWS Little Rock outlook — All severe hazards possible Friday afternoon and night — https://cabarrusweekly.com/all-severe-hazards-possible-as-scattered-strong-to-severe-storms-target-arkansas-friday-afternoon-into-friday-night/
• Watchers.news — Tornado Watch issued for NE/IA/MO; higher-end threat across KS and OK on April 23 — https://watchers.news/2026/04/23/tornado-watch-issued-nebraska-iowa-missouri-higher-end-threat-expected-across-kansas-oklahoma/
USGS
• HVO Kilauea volcano updates — Episode 45 ended; alert downgrade — https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
• USGS HVO notice 2026-04-23T19:07:34Z — Volcano notice for Kilauea — https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-04-23T19:07:34+00:00
• USGS AVO notice 2026-04-23T20:33:52Z — Great Sitkin volcano notice — WATCH/ORANGE — https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-AVO-2026-04-23T20:33:52+00:00
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Lava fountains from Kilauea Episode 45 end after 8.5 hours — https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/04/23/breaking-news/lava-fountaining-marks-start-of-episode-45-at-kilauea-summit/
Travel Advisories
• U.S. Department of State — Travel Advisories index — https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html
FDA and CDC
• CDC HAN Archive — Health Alert Network Archive — https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/index.html
• FDA Recalls and Safety Alerts — FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts — https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
FAA
• FAA NAS Status — National Airspace System Status — https://nasstatus.faa.gov/
Alaska
• AVO Great Sitkin notice — April 23 volcano notice — https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-AVO-2026-04-23T20:33:52+00:00
Arizona
• KNAU — Boil water advisory impacts 9,000 residents northeast of Flagstaff — https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2026-04-23/boil-water-advisory-impacts-9-000-residents-northeast-of-flagstaff
• FOX 10 Phoenix — APS shuts off power to 6,000 Flagstaff-area customers for wildfire prevention — https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/aps-shuts-off-power-6000-flagstaff-area-customers-wildfire-prevention
• AZFamily — Power restored to northern Arizona APS customers after fire risk shutdown — https://www.azfamily.com/2026/04/23/power-restored-northern-arizona-aps-customers-after-fire-risk-shutdown/
Arkansas
• Cabarrus Weekly — Arkansas Friday severe weather outbreak details — https://cabarrusweekly.com/all-severe-hazards-possible-as-scattered-strong-to-severe-storms-target-arkansas-friday-afternoon-into-friday-night/
Florida
• News4JAX — Railroad Fire holds at 4,406 acres, reaches 65% containment — https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/04/23/railroad-fire-holds-at-4406-acres-reaches-60-containment/
• First Coast News — Railroad Fire in Clay and Putnam counties — maps and updates — https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/wildfire/railroad-fire-in-clay-county-and-putnam-county-maps-updates-evacuation-routes/77-66c1436f-8259-462c-bd1e-11beb090f66d
Georgia
• Office of the Governor — Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency in response to South Georgia wildfires — https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-22/gov-kemp-declares-state-emergency-response-south-georgia-wildfires
• Georgia Forestry Commission — Current Wildfire Information and Resources — https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/
• ABC News — Two major Georgia blazes grow to more than 34,000 acres — https://abcnews.com/US/georgia-wildfire-destroys-dozens-homes-spreads-5000-acres/story?id=132268739
• WRDW — Wildfires continue to rage in Georgia as state gets federal help — https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/23/wildfires-continue-rage-georgia-state-gets-federal-help/
Hawaii
• Spectrum News Hawaii — Kilauea’s 45th episode sends lava fountains hundreds of feet into the air — https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2026/04/23/kilauea-45th-episode-starts
• USGS HVO notice — https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans-public/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-04-23T19:07:34+00:00
Iowa
• WOWT — Tornado touches down in southwest Iowa as severe weather rolls through Omaha metro — https://www.wowt.com/2026/04/23/first-alert-6-weather-day-strong-storms-possible-thursday-afternoon/
• WOWT viewer video — https://www.wowt.com/video/2026/04/24/viewer-video-tornado-southwest-iowa/
Michigan
• Michigan Whitmer Executive Order 2026-9 — https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/state-orders-and-directives/2026/04/20/executive-order-2026-9-declaration-of-state-of-emergency
• Michigan State Police EM&HSD — https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/emhsd/2026-statewide-flooding
Montana
• Billings Gazette — https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_bfe3fbe2-9ca5-462e-a179-5a83d2d8850f.html
• InciWeb East Side Fire — https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtgnf-east-side-fire
Oklahoma
• CBS News — Tornado roars through Enid; Air Force base forced to close — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tornado-roars-through-parts-of-oklahoma/
• FOX Weather — Photos: Violent tornado rips through Enid, Oklahoma — https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/tornado-rips-through-oklahoma-community-first-responders-action
• News9 — Vance Air Force Base closed until further notice following severe storms — https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/vance-air-force-base-closed-until-further-notice-following-severe-storms
• Watchers.news — https://watchers.news/2026/04/24/tornado-enid-oklahoma-damage-homes-vance-afb-april-2026/
• Enid News & Eagle — https://www.enidnews.com/news/breaking-no-fatalities-reported-after-gray-ridge-estates-hit-by-tornado/article_1967e27b-1268-4217-b959-9cedaa9c397d.html
Texas
• Cabarrus Weekly — https://cabarrusweekly.com/arkansas-memphis-and-shreveport-square-up-for-severe-weather-outbreak-friday-april-24-with-large-risk-zone/
Washington
• FEMA Whatcom County DAC — https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260420/disaster-assistance-center-will-open-whatcom-county
• KING 5 — https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/fema-begins-home-inspections-whatcom-county-flood-victims-months-devastating-sumas-flooding/281-9d5fab34-763b-4441-88bb-a65e82f45798
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam
• FEMA press release — President Trump approves Major Disaster Declaration for CNMI — https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260424/president-donald-j-trump-approves-major-disaster-declaration-commonwealth
• Marianas Press — Trump approves CNMI major disaster declaration request — https://marianaspress.com/news/article/breaking-trump-approves-cnmi-major-disaster-declaration-request
• ASPR HHS — Public Health Emergency for Guam and CNMI — https://aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages/PHE-Typhoon-Sinlaku.aspx
• ReliefWeb — https://reliefweb.int/report/northern-mariana-islands-united-states-america/cnmi-s-disaster-declaration-approved-white


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