--- title: "Profiles in Risk – E110: Clark Poland of FEMA on FEMA’s Goals For Disaster and Emergency Mitigation - InsNerds.com" description: This recording occurred 3 weeks ago. It is coincidental that it is being broadcast during the weekend of perhaps the worst hurricane to ever strike the Carolinas, Hurricane Florence. FEMA has many, many resources available for anyone affected by this event (if you are an insurance professional, you may want to take note of these): image: https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg --- 2 min read # Profiles in Risk – E110: Clark Poland of FEMA on FEMA’s Goals For Disaster and Emergency Mitigation [![Picture of Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Nick%20Lamparelli(Headshot%20GS).jpg) Nicholas Lamparelli ](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/nicholas-lamparelli) : Sep 16, 2018 12:00:00 AM [Podcast](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/podcast) ![Profiles in Risk – E110: Clark Poland of FEMA on FEMA’s Goals For Disaster and Emergency Mitigation](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg) This recording occurred 3 weeks ago. It is coincidental that it is being broadcast during the weekend of perhaps the worst hurricane to ever strike the Carolinas, Hurricane Florence. FEMA has many, many resources available for anyone affected by this event (if you are an insurance professional, you may want to take note of these): The FEMA mobile app (**[https://www.fema.gov/node/35141](https://www.fema.gov/node/35141)**) as well as Disaster Assistance (**[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/](https://www.disasterassistance.gov/)**) In this episode, Clark Poland and I discussed FEMA; its mission and many of the initiatives FEMA has in place to reduce, mitigate and prevent loss. FEMA has a lot of big goals and is eager to work with the public and private sector, including insurers, to make those goals a reality. **LISTEN HERE:** Audio Player [https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/805305-e110-clark-poland-of-fema-on-fema-s-goals-for-disaster-and-emergency-mitigation.mp3](https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/805305-e110-clark-poland-of-fema-on-fema-s-goals-for-disaster-and-emergency-mitigation.mp3) 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. **WATCH HERE:** **CONNECT WITH CLARK POLAND: LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jclarkpoland/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jclarkpoland/) **** MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: **FEMA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: [https://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA](https://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA)** ** FEMA Independent Study Courses: [https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?all=true ](https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?all=true) To receive NFIP Training GovDelivery updates targeted at insurance agents, including webinar and seminar announcements, sign up at: [https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_212](https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_212) Adjusters and others who would like to receive GovDelivery claims-related training updates can subscribe at: [https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_211](https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_211) Flood insurance marketing/campaign materials General agent materials (though applicable to other insurance professionals): [https://agents.floodsmart.gov/marketing/participate-in-campaigns](https://agents.floodsmart.gov/marketing/participate-in-campaigns) Flood after fire risks: [https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/93830](https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/93830) ** ****BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY CLARK: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: [https://amzn.to/2xwqct5 ](https://amzn.to/2xwqct5)Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard Thaler: [https://amzn.to/2MCzmJR ](https://amzn.to/2MCzmJR)The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – and Why by Amanda Ripley: [https://amzn.to/2MCzmJR](https://amzn.to/2MCzmJR) ** **Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions by Gary Klein: [https://amzn.to/2pehn34](https://amzn.to/2pehn34) ** ** SUBSCRIBE AT: [Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q](https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q)**** [Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4](https://goo.gl/WMAvW4)**** **** [iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP](https://goo.gl/7SqwvP)**** [Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD](https://goo.gl/8b4cbD) **** [Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN](https://goo.gl/niAbGN) [Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi](https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi)** ** [YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar](https://goo.gl/1Turar)**   ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-54-17-0183-AM.jpg) ### About Nicholas Lamparelli Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. 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