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
Creators and Guests
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.