Utility Emergency Response with Isaac Alatorre
Utility Emergency Response with Isaac Alatorre is an informative and educational program for those in the utility and liquid management industry. Join Portable Pipeline Advisor and Host Isaac Alatorre as he explores all things utility industry, and emergency preparedness. Twice a month Isaac will share his expertise with you all about the wonderful and exciting world of Water, Wastewater, and Flood Management along with guest experts in the industry.
Episodes
Are you a utility wanting to improve your wildfire response strategies? In this episode, Isaac Alatorre breaks down the biggest lessons from the AWWA Cal Nevada Section conference — all about strengthening wildfire response for utilities.
Learn how smaller utilities can overcome big challenges, why local mutual aid matters, how to mobilize resources fast, and what new EV legislation could mean for the indu...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac Alatorre is joined by Joe Abrams from ACS to explore the critical role of technology in utility emergency response and how it enhances disaster preparedness and crisis management. This episode places particular emphasis on how interlocal agreements and innovative technologies are utilized to streamline communication and disaster response strategies for ut...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac Alatorre and co-host Jim Wollbrinck dive into a crucial conversation on fire mitigation technologies with Shawn Sahbari, founder of Komodo Fire Systems, and Rob Latham, their Business Development Manager. Together, they explore innovative solutions to wildfire prevention, highlighting the groundbreaking work of Komodo Fire Systems in the realms of technol...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac and co-host Jim Walbrink introduce an innovative approach presented by guest Tripat Mangat, focusing on kinetic energy storage through advanced flywheel technology. This cutting-edge solution promises not just enhanced power resilience but also a leap towards sustainability and cost-effectiveness for utilities worldwide.
In their conversation...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac engages in a rich discussion with recurring guest Jim Wollbrinck, focusing on water utility innovations. Fresh from the ACE 24 conference in Anaheim, California, Jim reflects on the event's highlights and breakthroughs in the water utility industry. They dive into emergency response planning, emphasizing the advancements and networking achieved at the con...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac delves into the crucial topic of emergency response for utilities, with a focus on the application and benefits of rubber recycled hose ramps. Isaac explores the challenges utilities face in infrastructure management, highlighting the importance of avoiding unnecessary digging and asphalt disruption. He talks on the...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac delves into transitioning IT services for government utilities with Baron Wolt from TM Pros, addressing the critical role of emergency and disaster response for utility systems. They explore the complex landscape of IT managed services and their integration with utility management and infrastructure security. Baron discusses the unique challenges and diff...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac shares a case study from Costa Mesa Sanitation District, showcasing their initiative in emergency preparedness for utility failures. He dives into the district's forward-thinking approach and the strategic planning undertaken to mitigate potential disasters associated with the failure of a major lift station.
Isaac walks us through the profil...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac and returning guest expert Jim unpack the myriad challenges and emerging issues faced by water utilities in emergency management. The conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of utility crisis response, from cybersecurity threats to compliance updates. Discover the latest strategies and resources that utilities can harness to fortify their emer...
In this episode of the Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Isaac reflects on the year 2023 and discusses the state of conferences and cybersecurity in the utilities industry.
He highlights the positive growth in his business and the overall improvement in the industry compared to the past few years. Isaac emphasizes the increasing importance of cybersecurity in water utilities and mentions the abandonment...
Isaac reviews the recent Disaster Expo California held at the Anaheim Convention Center and shares his first-hand insights into the event, its standout speakers, and unique highlights.
Isaac applauds speakers like Forrest Lanning from FEMA, who discussed earthquake resilience and the Ring of Fire, along with experts focusing on California disasters and local emergency management efforts. While he appreciat...
Isaac is joined by Alix Stayton, the Emergency Management Coordinator for California's Public Water Agencies Group (PWAG), to discuss the unique challenges faced by California's diverse water utilities, emphasizing the need for tailored emergency plans and training.
Discover her journey from consultant to emergency manager, driven by experiences during Hurricane Katrina. She highlights the role of coordina...
On today's Utility Emergency Response Podcast episode, Isaac Alatorre chats with Gary Sturdivan, an esteemed emergency management consultant with extensive experience as a former emergency manager for water utilities, about the vital realm of grant-seeking funding for water utilities.
Isaac and Gary dissect the intricacies of grants and hazard mitigation plans, shedding light on the distinctions between I...
On today's episode of Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Issac Alatorre recaps his experience at the recent ACE23 AWWA Conference for water and wastewater professionals in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Isaac had the privilege of participating in the ACE23 AWWA Conference, which he found to be exceedingly advantageous for individuals in the water and wastewater sector. Isaac characterizes it as one of the most dist...
On today's Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Issac Alatorre explores the different lay flat hoses for water and wastewater.
Issac discusses three categories: rubber, PVC, and PU (polyurethane) hoses. Rubber hoses are not very popular because they are heavy. On the other hand, PVC hoses are lightweight and cost-effective, but they are only suitable for low-pressure applications. The best choice of hose is PU hoses because they are...
On today's episode of Utility Emergency Response Podcast, Issac Alatorre recaps his experience at the recent ConExpo 2023.
Isaac had the opportunity to attend ConExpo, the largest trade show for the construction industry, and took advantage of the event to highlight its numerous benefits for professionals. Issac shares the value he found for those working in the water and wastewater utility sector. As an ...
On today's episode of Utility Emergency Response, Issac Alatorre welcomes Jim Wlbrnick to discuss the latest trends in emergency management for water utilities.
Jim Wollbrinck has worked in the water distribution industry for over 25 years as a San Jose Water Company security and is an emergency management expert. Jim's contributions to the water distribution industry have been significant and he has been ...
On today's episode of Utility Emergency Response, host Issac Allotre chats with Joe Blackman, founder of Vitendo Training Solutions, about creating custom video training videos for municipal and utility workforces.
Joe has a passion for video and big machines; after working in the utility industry for the past five years, when Joe noticed an ad disconnect between content creation and the utility workforce ...
The recent flooding in California has made national headlines. While many of us have read about the flooding and the damage it has caused, now California finds its priorities shifting to not only clean up, but to physically remove the floodwater from the affected areas. In this episode, I dive deep into the different ways a layflat hose emergency trailer can help manage floods like in California, but...
There is a high cost to waiting to start a lay flat hose program. In the case of water main breaks or floods, you'll need an industrial water hose. These scenarios can damage your property and create dangerous environments. In this episode, I will discuss why you should start investing in layflat hoses as well as the benefits and downsides of not doing so.
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