This is an article by Jarod Rosson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, January 29, 2025.
As part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Hurricane Helene Incident Support Task Force, Emergency Management Coordinator Jarod Rosson experienced firsthand what it is like to respond to a disaster when all ground-based forms of communication are offline.
Learn how Jarod’s experience can inform your next disaster communications plan.

Jarod Rosson
Jarod Rosson holds a bachelor’s degree in Texas history from McMurry University. He began public service as a deputy sheriff in 2013 and holds a Master Peace Officer Proficiency Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. After participating in the Wimberley Memorial Day Floods response, he decided to change career paths to emergency management. He earned a master’s in public administration from the University of North Texas during this transition. After receiving his degree, he was hired as the deputy emergency management coordinator for Rockwall County and subsequently promoted to coordinator.
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