Marc Unsworth (EMV Lead Officer) on The Game-Changing Tech Making Emergency Alerts Smarter

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In this episode, we have Marc Unsworth, Lead Officer at Emergency Management Victoria, a seasoned crisis response and public safety professional dedicated to improving how communities receive and understand emergency information.

Marc talks about how emergency communication has evolved over the years, the challenges of reaching multicultural communities, and the innovative use of AI-driven real-time translations to bridge language barriers.

He also discusses why traditional crisis communication methods are no longer enough, the lessons learned from Victoria’s flood review, and how bold innovation is shaping the future of emergency management.

If you want to learn how technology is making life-saving information more accessible and what the future holds for emergency response, then make sure to listen to this episode!

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SHOW NOTES LINKS

https://au.linkedin.com/in/marc-unsworth 

https://www.emv.vic.gov.au/ 
https://twitter.com/emv_news 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergency-management-victoria 

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Different Public Information Platforms Developed With EMV
02:53 - EMV Insights and Key Recommendations
03:56 - Vic Emergency Plus Pilot App
05:36 - Number of Languages
06:08 - Encouragement on New Innovative Digital Projects
07:22 - The Goal Is to Connect With Communities
08:01 - Outro

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DISCLAIMER
 
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.