MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney

The Extra Mile podcast was on location at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney joined the show to discuss his background, hurricane preparedness, the various responsibilities of MEMA and more.
The Extra Mile podcast was on location at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney joined the show to discuss his background, hurricane preparedness, the various responsibilities of MEMA and more.




  • Show intro - 00:30
  • Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Stephen McCraney on his background and experience - 01:30
  • Overview of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency - 03:21
  • On MDOT's role during hurricane season - 08:26
  • MEMA's Radiation Preparedness Program - 09:32
  • How can the public stay in the loop during emergencies? - 10:11
  • On MEMA's emergency response vehicles - 11:38
  • On how contraflow works - 12:47
  • What should Mississippians do to prepare for disasters? - 15:00
  • More on "The First 72 Hours Are On You" - 17:19
  • What not to do during a disaster? - 19:11
  • On avoiding downed power lines - 21:15
  • Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling on Mississippi highways? - 21:05
  • Show outro - 23:59





© Mississippi Department of Transportation