Lori Ogas
@loriogas
I am a dynamic Emergency Manager specializing in disaster recovery and risk assessment
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Emergency Manager with extensive operational experience at the Y-12 Nuclear Facility and FEMA, specializing in disaster recovery, risk assessment, and policy writing. I lead preparedness programs, conduct site-wide drills and exercises, and develop operational procedures that ensure compliance and optimize response efficiency.
I coordinate multi-jurisdictional recovery efforts, train staff and wardens, and serve as a subject matter expert to senior leadership during incidents. I focus on stakeholder engagement, team collaboration, and producing actionable recommendations to improve emergency operations and continuity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Building/Facility/Equipment Manager
Y-12 Nuclear Facility
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Manage building and facility emergency plans and exercises, conducting annual drills, quarterly warden training, and three- and five-year assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Serve as emergency response SME and state liaison, coordinating notifications, recovery, and stakeholder communications during incidents.
FADisaster Recovery Center Coordinator
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Mar 2016 - Mar 2021 (5 years)
Coordinated disaster recovery center operations and staffing across multi-jurisdictional responses, preparing 143 supply request forms and daily reports to support recovery missions. Led staff training and managed accountability for teams working with over 25 states, counties, and volunteer agencies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ECEmpire State College
Bachelor of Science, Emergency and Disaster Management
Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management with a minor in Spanish from Empire State College.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Associate's degree, Fire Science
Associate's degree in Fire Science with emphasis in Arson/Fire Investigation from Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
CUColumbia Southern University
Master of Science, Emergency and Disaster Management
Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management from Columbia Southern University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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