Gregory Padgett, is the Managing Producer of MUTED: Climate Marginalization in America, a 2024 Emmy winning documentary.
BLOG Post: Voices from the Front Lines
Press Release: Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) Presents the Groundbreaking Documentary "Muted: Climate Marginalization in America" Premiering January 25
Press Release for I-DIEM's debut of Muted Documentary
Writing: Magazine Article - Preparing for Hurricane Season
Writing: Onyx Magazine - Un-Muted Article March 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Press Release: Carbon Monoxide Detector Campaign
Press Release: The Recycling Partnership Surpasses $240 Million in Environmental and Economic Value Creation
Since 2014 the nation’s leading recycling nonprofit has reached over 100 million households diverting 770 million incremental pounds of recyclables from landfills
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2022) – The Recycling Partnership has released its Impact Report 2022: Complex Problems Require Bold, Integrated Solutions – highlighting solutions The Partnership has mobilized over the last eight years to collectively transform U.S. residential recycling and accelerate the circular packaging system of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2022) – The Recycling Partnership has released its Impact Report 2022: Complex Problems Require Bold, Integrated Solutions – highlighting solutions The Partnership has mobilized over the last eight years to collectively transform U.S. residential recycling and accelerate the circular packaging system of the
Press Release: Health Commissioner Rescinds City Masking Order Effective March 1 Based on Declining Hospitalizations and Positive Cases
Press Release: Mayor Rescinds City Masking Order Effective March 1st Based on Declining Hospitalizations and Decreasing Positive Cases
Press Release: BCHD Partners with Civic Works to Provide COVID Test Kits to Homebound Residents
Press Release: I-DIEM Advocating for Survivors Marginalized by the Response to Hurricane Ida
Institute for Diversity & Inclusion in Emergency Management Announces First Lt. General Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Recipients
ATLANTA – July 27, 2021 – The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management(I-DIEM) and Tidal Basin, LLC, a leading emergency management and disaster recovery consulting firm, congratulate C. Wendell Grinton Jr., Carmen Reed, and Daniella Plaza as recipients of the Lt. General Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Program.
C. Wendell Grinton Jr. is a Civil an
ATLANTA – July 27, 2021 – The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management(I-DIEM) and Tidal Basin, LLC, a leading emergency management and disaster recovery consulting firm, congratulate C. Wendell Grinton Jr., Carmen Reed, and Daniella Plaza as recipients of the Lt. General Julius Becton Jr. Scholarship Program.
C. Wendell Grinton Jr. is a Civil an
Website Post: Disaster Recovery Roundtable Rated A Top Emergency Preparedness Podcast
This just in: Tidal Basin's Disaster Recovery Roundtable podcast is listed as #12 on the “Top 30 Emergency Preparedness Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021” by Feedspot! Our podcast is also featured on a list of top “Emergency Preparedness Podcasts” on other RSS feeds including PlayerFM.
Thank you to our outstanding host, Greg Padgett, for his great work! In case you missed it, you can listen in on our most recent episode here: “A Look Back at the Historic 2020 Hurricane Season and Kickoff to the
Thank you to our outstanding host, Greg Padgett, for his great work! In case you missed it, you can listen in on our most recent episode here: “A Look Back at the Historic 2020 Hurricane Season and Kickoff to the
Podcast Episode - A look back at the 2020 Hurricane Season
The 2020 hurricane season resulted in historic impacts across the U.S. including a record five landfalling storms hitting Louisiana. The effects from this season were felt in almost every state along the Gulf Coast and up the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. In fact, every coastal county or parish east of the Mississippi — except one — was under a tropical-related watch or warning at some point during the season.
Press Release: AMIDST PANDEMIC, GLOBAL DISASTER RELIEF CHARITY REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE
ShelterBox, a humanitarian aid organization providing emergency shelter and essential relief supplies, has surpassed providing support to 2 million people as of April 2021. The disaster relief organization was founded in 2000 and its iconic green boxes containing the essentials for recovery: a humanitarian tent which provides a temporary home to a displaced family, along with other critical items like solar lights, water purification, blankets, and cooking equipment to quickly set up a household
Podcast Episode - Mitigating for Wildfires
Sonoma County California has been impacted by numerous weather-related disasters in the last few years — from a historic drought to devastating wildfires in three of the last four years. In between the county experienced flooding and mudslides. These events have changed how Sonoma County prepares for disasters by improving mitigation efforts, expanding community outreach programs, increasing funding for emergency management, and providing multiple sources to alert the public of threats. Sonoma County District 4 Supervisor, James Gore shares how the county improved response to recent wildfires in 2020 as it continues to build community resilience.
Podcast Episode: Mitigating for Mass Power Outages - Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast
In recent weeks, several major disasters have crippled the power grid infrastructure in several states. Tropical Storm Isaias, the Iowa derecho, and Hurricane Laura demonstrate how disasters can severely impact power systems and prolong the recovery period.
Podcast Episode: Promoting Diversity within Emergency Management
Diversity in America has become the leading headline in recent weeks due to events around the country. How diversified is emergency management – and how does that impact treatment and distribution of resources? In this podcast we are joined by representatives from the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management for a candid discussion on equality within our industry.
Podcast Episode: Kickoff To Hurricane Season 2020: Communicating Risks
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) was formed as a volunteer committee in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and today supports emergency managers and others in preparing for disasters. The organization is best known for its efforts to promote stronger building codes in coastal states prone to hurricanes. FLASH’s CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson will share the latest opportunities available to communities promoting hurricane resilience through the Hurricane Strong designation initiative and how they are updating the program based on a new survey of public input based on this year’s concerns with COVID-19.
Podcast Episode - Preparing for Major Tornadoes
EF 5 Tornadoes are the strongest storms on earth with winds more than 200 mph and in 1999 one tornado produced a record wind speed of 314 miles per hour as it was devastating Moore, Oklahoma. To survive a tornado, you need to have a sturdy room in the lowest level of a secure home on a foundation. It is not recommended to try and out run a tornado, but the most devastating twisters can be life threatening if you are not in a secure shelter. The last EF 5 tornado recorded in the U.S. hit Moore, Oklahoma in May, 2013.
Blog Writing: California Reaches Significant Milestone as it Continues Recovering from the 2018 Historic Wildfires
The 2018 wildfire season was the deadliest and
most destructive wildfire season ever recorded in
California, with more than 8500 wildfires burning
nearly 1.9 million acres. Insurance claims reached
historic levels surpassing $12 billion.
most destructive wildfire season ever recorded in
California, with more than 8500 wildfires burning
nearly 1.9 million acres. Insurance claims reached
historic levels surpassing $12 billion.
Earned Media: Time Magazine: Many Small Businesses Are Reopening. But the Customers Aren’t Necessarily Showing Up
When the Book Dispensary in Columbia, S.C. reopened its doors on April 21 after being closed for weeks, it was met by an immediate swell of support. “A lot of regulars were like, ‘Yes, I need books!’ manager Patricia Spires tells TIME. “The first few days were really good. We thought, ‘We’re back.’”
Press Release: N.C. Governor's Office: State to hold public hearings on use of federal disaster mitigation funds
Media Strategy Planning: CDC DUIP Opioid Campaign Expansion Rx Awareness Earned Media Plan May 9, 2019 Earned Media Plan Implementation
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I-DIEM Wins Three National Telly Awards for Groundbreaking Film MUTED: Climate Marginalization in America
Earned Media Placements
Earned Media Broadcast Coverage: NBC's Today Show
Pitched interview with Salon Gloss in Georgia, one of the first businesses to open back up after the nationwide shut down during COVID 19 pandemic.
Earned Media Broadcast Coverage: The Weather Channel
I-DIEM debuts new climate impact documentary on The Weather Channel's climate-focused program Pattrn.
Earned Media: Time Magazine Article
When the Book Dispensary in Columbia, S.C. reopened its doors on April 21 after being closed for weeks, it was met by an immediate swell of support. “A lot of regulars were like, ‘Yes, I need books!’ manager Patricia Spires tells TIME. “The first few days were really good. We thought, ‘We’re back.’”
Story Telling MUTED: Climate Marginalization in America
Greg Padgett, the Managing Producer, Writer, and Photographer for the Emmy winning film "Muted," has a wealth of experience as a seasoned journalist, storyteller, strategic communicator, and climate justice advocate. As the owner of Padgett Productions, he leverages his extensive background in storytelling to produce impactful projects that resonate with impact and authenticity. MUTED is the recipient of three 2024 Telly Awards, a GOLD for Social Impact, a SILVER for DEI, and a SILVER for Long Format Documentary; an Outstanding Achievement Award in Media from the National Hurricane Conference; and received an Emmy in December 2024 in the Cultural Documentary category from the Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards.
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