Tags4Lives

Press, Publications & Speaking

Keeping frontline sustainment in the conversation.

From public works to fire and emergency response, these articles, interviews, and presentations help agencies plan for the people serving through extended operations.

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Published & Recorded · 2026

The conversation is reaching the people who plan and respond.

Articles and interviews about field sustainment, responder needs, and practical support coordinated through the agencies themselves.

Featured Publication ·

Beyond the First Shift: Building Crew Sustainment Into Extended Public Works Operations

Hannah Cornett · APWA Reporter, November 2026. A public works perspective on the moment a normal shift becomes an extended operation—and why crew hydration, food, charging, weather protection, and replenishment should be planned before routine resources become inaccessible.

“The gap may appear because the operation is working. Planning for that gap can help keep it working.”

Read the APWA Reporter article

Industry Article ·

After hour 8: When fireground rehab becomes incident sustainment

Published by FireRescue1 and authored by Hannah Cornett, this article examines how support needs evolve beyond rehabilitation as incidents stretch across shifts and operational periods.

Read on FireRescue1

Podcast ·

Tags4Lives: Supporting the People Who Respond

Disaster Podcast welcomes Hannah Cornett and Luke Croston to discuss department-requested supplies, the role of public works, and building relationships before an emergency.

Listen to the episode

Confirmed Upcoming Speaking ·

Beyond PPE: Worker Sustainment in Extreme Weather

Hannah Cornett will present at the 2027 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Thursday, March 18, 2027 · 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern · Columbus, Ohio

Event details

Television Coverage · FOX 8 Cleveland

FOX 8: Nonprofit steps in for frontline workers during extreme heat.

What began as an immediate response to outdoor working conditions helped launch a broader year-round recognition model supported by appreciative voices across the country.

FOX 8 Cleveland reporter covering Tags4Lives water deliveries to frontline workersFOX 8Watch the Clip Non-profit stepping in to get water for workersFOX 8 Cleveland covers cold-water and sports-drink deliveries to public works crews serving outdoors during dangerous heat.Watch the full report on FOX 8 →

Proof of Mission + Momentum

Coverage has followed both major events and simple acts of service.

Current Direction

Honor In Action

Current work is focused on year-round frontline recognition: five designated operations, Frontline Recognition Packs, Honor Messages, community volunteers, corporate participation, and the Honor Grid.

Community Impact

Recognition That Multiplied

A local water delivery reached a national audience, drew more than 33,000 supportive responses, encouraged resident action, and developed into an ongoing recognition model.

Tags4Lives Legacy

Youth, Athletics, and Visibility

Earlier work in Hawaii brought together foster youth, athletes, entertainment figures, charities, local leaders, and media through youth-centered experiences and the TAG Honolulu Celebrity Triathlon.

Historical Media Visibility

Past coverage helped amplify the original Tags4Lives mission.

The names below reflect historical event coverage, media appearances, and visibility connected with earlier Tags4Lives and TAG initiatives. They are presented as organizational history and should not be interpreted as current sponsors or endorsements.

Hawaiian Springs WaterHawaiian AirSky SportsHBO TelevisionHonolulu Star-BulletinUS MagazineHiLuxury MagazineCNN / Sports IllustratedAccess Hollywood TVMidWeek Magazine HawaiiTriathlete MagazineEntertainment Tonight TV

Media Inquiries

Help tell a story about people, service, and work that deserves to be seen.

For interviews, current initiative information, field coverage, partnership stories, photographs, or background on Tags4Lives, contact Hannah Cornett, Founder & Executive Director.

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