Casey and Shay open with a lighthearted dive into New York City culture before sitting down on-site at NYC Emergency Management with Stacey Martinez, Director of Watch Command. Stacy leads the city’s 24/7 operations center, coordinating real-time monitoring and response across agencies to keep New York safe. She shares her career journey from FDNY EMT to emergency management leader, highlighting the importance of situational awareness, empathy, and calm leadership in moments of crisis. From managing citywide emergencies to witnessing hurricane devastation in Jamaica, Stacey offers a powerful perspective on leadership, representation, and the unseen work required to protect millions—reinforcing that resilience, at its core, is about people. For those looking to learn more about organizations involved in recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, the following groups may be of interest: The BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation: https://bredsfoundation.org/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Rebuild Jamaica Now: https://www.rebuildjamaicanow.com/

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