ADEM Podcast Episode 12 - Area Coordinators

When disaster strikes in Arkansas, the first wave of help isn’t just trucks, equipment, and tarps—it’s people. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the Area Coordinators of ADEM, the boots-on-the-ground personnel who build relationships long before a storm hits and stay with counties long after the cameras leave. From navigating devastated neighborhoods to securing the resources communities desperately need, these coordinators are the bridge between local leaders and state support. This episode takes you into the field with a first‑hand account of the Wynne tornado’s destruction and the statewide recovery efforts following April’s flooding and the Cave City tornado. Wynne video - Photo Cred Zachary Hall, Arkansas Weather Network