How to Disaster Podcast

The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD     “Art is actually a lifeline…When presented in conjunction with important ideas, art can change us inside. It changes the way we see, think, feel, and the way that we talk about things that are important to us.” -Rina Faletti, PhD…

Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility     “If we are in a position to be able to save lives, let’s make sure we are absolutely adamantly prepared to do that.” -Pat Kerrigan   “Understand [not only] the power that you have, but also the responsibility you have…

How to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz     “It’s either you have resiliency or you don’t. It’s more of a character trait. But I think the willingness to try something new and be wrong is probably my closest definition of that word. A lot of willingness to try—that’s exciting!” -Jake Bentz  …

Take 5— Three Rs – Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster     “Insurance is part of the spectrum so our roadmap to recovery includes personal finance decision making.” -Amy Bach, Esq.   “Take one step at a time. Some days, you are going to be able to make great strides, other days,…

How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden     “It’s not just what happens in the immediate response… But also how we span the entire spectrum to be able to provide those necessary resources because it does take a long time to rebuild.” -Trey Bearden     Many people lost…

Take 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions     “Micro (µ) grid is a collection of energy generation, amps, storage, and distribution assets that sit together very close to where the energy is going to be used. That’s a different architecture from what we currently have.” –Amy Simpkins    “There is…

How Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton     “If your community has a disaster, help with the planning. Help figure out what you want to happen next because if you don’t play, you can’t win.” -Heather Milton     Disasters can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus…

Take 5 – Before the Fire – A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management     “There is a viable way to make money and contribute to keeping your community protected and fed at the same time.” -Algeo Che Casul   “The forest has changed dramatically from what would have been a more sustainable framework,…

How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg     “Outputs for clients are far more important than our temporary discomfort. You’ve got to get through tough times.” -Zack Rosenburg     It’s impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It’s a natural…

Take 5- Three Rs – A Focus on Helping the Helpers     “We need the senior folks to be able to lead the younger ones down the trenches so they know how to keep themselves safe.”  -Sue Farren   “You have to get over yourself because this is not about turf… Let’s work together…