Show Notes
MEMA Director of External Affairs Scott Simmons joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his new role, promote hurricane preparedness, highlight memorable stories from his news days, and more. Drive safely this summer! – 00:00 Show intro / introducing MEMA Director of External Affairs Scott Simmons – 00:30 Moving from WAPT to MEMA – 01:41 Scott's career in journalism – 03:30 MEMA & Public Service – 06:43 20 Years since Hurricane Katrina – 08:39 Hurricane Preparedness – 12:18 What's going on at MEMA – 16:57 Scott's craziest stories from his career – 17:52 Favorite place(s) to eat – 23:04 Favorite music/concert(s) – 24:10 Show Outro – 26:02
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