Podcast
The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD
When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses on what has been lost: homes, livelihoods, and even lives. The emotional and spiritual toll of a disaster can be harder to…
Read MoreTake 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility
Media is arguably one of the most powerful resources in terms of information gathering and distribution. As the old adage goes, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Media, especially…
Read MoreHow to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz
Charitable giving surges during periods of natural disaster. In a time when the heartstrings are being tugged and people are donating like crazy, it is easy to be overwhelmed with…
Read MoreTake 5— Three Rs – Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster
There are things we often don’t want to talk about— but need to know, including insurance and legal aid. Not many people enjoy getting insurance, but it’s becoming more and…
Read MoreHow ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden
Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of dealing with their own loss, many families find…
Read MoreTake 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions
As we watch global events unfold, we realize that there will be more climate-related disasters in the coming years. The devastating truth is that we will never be able to…
Read MoreHow Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton
Disasters can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus of those affected is on survival, but after the immediate danger has been thwarted, many then turn their attention to…
Read MoreTake 5 – Before the Fire – A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management
Mega wildfires are an anomaly. They aren’t supposed to happen. Fires aren’t supposed to burn millions of acres of land in a single year. More than that, they aren’t supposed…
Read MoreHow to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg
It’s impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It’s a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things aren’t going…
Read MoreTake 5- Three Rs – A Focus on Helping the Helpers
In times of crisis, it is the first responders who show up to help those in need. They work non-stop to help the victims. They risk their lives for us…
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