AM Live guest Nick Vora 3/24/2026
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On this March 24, 2026 episode of AM Live on EOA, host connects with Nick Vora, Union County Emergency Manager, to discuss the region’s current emergency preparedness landscape. Vora provides a detailed analysis of Union County’s unusually warm winter, which has led to significantly below-average snowpack and soil moisture—raising concerns about water supply for agriculture and fire season risks. He explains how emergency management relies heavily on grant funding, partnerships with local organizations like the Wild Horse Foundation and Amazon, and regional collaboration across agencies to secure critical resources such as SWAT vehicles and search-and-rescue equipment. The conversation dives into the importance of interoperable communications, the value of backup systems like ham radio networks, and growing cyber threats to public infrastructure, including water and utility systems. Vora emphasizes the need for community-level preparedness, including family communication plans and contingency strategies for when digital systems fail. The episode closes with a reflection on the fragility of modern infrastructure and the importance of resilience planning in an era of climate volatility and cyber vulnerability.
Union County’s low snowpack and dry soil moisture due to a warm winter could lead to water shortages and increased fire risk this summer.
Emergency management relies on grant funding, local partnerships, and regional collaboration to secure essential equipment and capabilities.
Interoperable communications between agencies remain a challenge due to incompatible radio systems, but solutions like channel patching help bridge gaps.
Cyber threats to water, utility, and communication systems are real and growing—especially from ransomware and foreign state actors.
Communities must have backup communication plans (e.g., email, ham radio, designated contacts) in case digital networks fail.
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Morning Show Intro & Sports Report
The episode opens with a welcome to Eastern Oregon, a brief update on local sports including LHS baseball, softball, and EOU athletics, and a sponsor plug for Hobby Habit.
Introducing Nick Vora, Union County Emergency Manager
The host introduces Nick Vora, Union County Emergency Manager, and sets the stage for a deep dive into emergency preparedness, regional collaboration, and current climate challenges.
Weather, Water Supply & Climate Impacts
“If we get no more real measurable precipitation from this point on out, we could have a pretty dry summer.”
Funding, Grants & Regional Resource Sharing
“We're lucky if we can have the funding to be able to maintain. And so while our general fund tax-funded budgets often are focused on maintaining what we have, then what I can do to help people out is try and go and find finances to build our capabilities locally.”
Emergency Communications & Interoperability
“Having the pre-planning, pre-coordination and really briefings where regardless of what the call is... the importance of that cannot be overstated.”
“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”
“Having the pre-planning, pre-coordination and really briefings where regardless of what the call is... the importance of that cannot be overstated.”
“We're lucky if we can have the funding to be able to maintain. And so while our general fund tax-funded budgets often are focused on maintaining what we have, then what I can do to help people out is try and go and find finances to build our capabilities locally.”
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Nick Vora
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Union County Emergency Manager
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Amazon
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Wild Horse Foundation
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Oregon Water Resources
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Deschutes County
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Baker City Police Department
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Baker County Sheriff's Office
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LaGrange Police Department
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Rocky Talkie Company
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