The Extra Mile Podcast | MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White

July 1, 2024 • 36 Minutes

MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White - July 2024

MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss a projected above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, talk about disaster anxiety, provide FAQs on MEMA and more.

· Show intro/introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White – 00:29

· Projected above-normal 2024 hurricane season – 01:17

· What has MEMA done to prepare for hurricane season? – 02:10

· Resources to prepare for hurricane season – 04:01

· The First 72 Hours Are On You! – 07:43

· Don’t go outside to assess damage/Indirect fatalities – 09:40

· Contraflow Protocol – 11:43

· Keep your gas tanks at least half-full – 14:22

· FAQs – 17:10

· Social Vulnerability Index/FEMA – 18:46

· Partnership with the Department of Human Services – 22:09

· Disaster Anxiety – 22:54

· Free Resources from MDOT and MEMA – 28:29

· Favorite place(s) to eat – 30:55

· Favorite music/concert(s) – 33:40

· Show Outro – 35:00

Creators and Guests

Host

Paul Katool

Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.

Host

Will Craft

Will Craft joined MDOT in 2018 after serving on Senator Thad Cochran’s and Senator Hyde Smith’s staffs. Beginning in the Government Affairs role at MDOT, Will assisted executive leadership in matters of policy, stakeholder engagement, legislative affairs, and external communications. Since joining the Public Affairs team in 2023, Will is most often recognized as one of the “podcast guys”. The Award Winning Extra Mile Podcast is hosted by Will and Paul Katool, and produced by Drew Hall.

Producer

Drew Hall

Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.