How to Disaster

To just have fire experts talk about resilience is not going to create a resilient project and so it's a good thing to have folks to be part of the conversation. We do not know the full scope of what's needed to get done. And together, we can figure it out." -Molly Curley O'Brien  E pisode Description:  While forest landowners play a critical role in mitigating wildfire, they often...

"We know that we're not powerless against wildfires. It's a question of, 'what are the steps? What are the actions that really make a difference?'" -Alister Watt   "Wildfire doesn't acknowledge boundaries— we need to be thinking about resilience and preparedness with that in mind." -Daniel Gorham E pisode Description:  When it comes to disasters, building materi...

"You need to be prepared for all sorts of scenarios as to what comes into play." -Louie Delaware   E pisode Description:  Homes are meant to be safe havens. They're the places we retreat to in times of need and they help us avoid the brunt of a disaster.   The structure and design of our home says a lot about how resilient it is when a disaster strikes. Of course, our goal should not o...

"[Helping] is a passion that goes deep. If we could steer that passion towards funding for the nonprofits that needed to do what they know they need to do, we can facilitate product donations at a much, much higher level." -Jim Alvey E pisode Description:  One of the biggest problems with donated goods is that a lot of them end up in landfills. This is because people often donate items tha...

 "It's really exciting to think about what could be done when the generator is not the problem." - Will Heegaard E pisode Description:    Rebuilding a community after a disaster is a lot like building a house. You have to make sure that the foundation is strong and secure, and you have to make sure that you're using the right materials for the job. The best way to do this is by reb...

"It's really based on how people maintain their properties. They're all the homes that look identical but they're actually different." -Stuart Mitchell E pisode Description:  Fire is one of the most destructive disasters that can happen to a home. It can take just minutes for a fire to completely destroy everything you have worked so hard for. Therefore, fire mitigation practic...

"We can't meet this challenge as individual organizations. We need to band together and create a voice." -Steve Crout   E pisode Description:  Every community is different, and every community's needs are different. But one thing that all communities have in common is the need to build disaster resilience—and that's where CANVAS for Recovery and Resiliency comes in.    Co-found...

  "The significance of the average person understanding the consequence of what's coming is huge." -Michelle Luckett   E pisode Description:  Every community is unique. It's not just about the geography or demographic, but also the way a community responds to a disaster. So it's important that we take the time to assess our community's resilience.   Community resilience is...

"There's no place on the globe that is safe from climate-based disasters. So. it's all of our jobs to not engage in magical thinking at all, but instead to lean all of the ways in to figure out how we are going to get to the other side  and when the worst happens, how we recover, rebuild, and reimagine." -Jennifer Thompson   E pisode Description:  Welcome to the FOURTH season of Ho...

"Be safe, be prepared, and be ready." -Jennifer Thompson   E pisode Description:  Three seasons have passed and it's been an incredible journey!    As we take a moment to reflect on the past three seasons, we want to say a big, big thank you to all of you!!   We are so grateful for the community of people who have supported us along this journey— from those who watched us grow from the...

"For every animal we rescue during an incident, we are all together going to save hundreds and thousands through education and preparedness." -Julie Atwood   E pisode Description:  When an emergency strikes, we all want to do our best to take care of each other and our homes. But sometimes, the victims of a disaster are not humans—they're our beloved animals.    Our pets, livestock, an...

"Doing it now at your leisure is much better than doing it at haste during an emergency." -Katherine Hammack   E pisode Description:  In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed. They include things like emergency communication systems and energy...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with: Viequeslove:  Website: https://viequeslove.org/   Facebook: https://facebook.com/viequeslove   Twitter; https://twitter.com/viequeslove   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vieques_love/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/viequeslove       Connect with Christa:  LinkedIn: https://www...

"Not everybody has to create a new nonprofit to do something…  This is not about the ego of one individual and their mission to help people. It's about how an organization can be structured to support these people who've been hurt." -Jim White   E pisode Description:  Nonprofits are often the first on the ground in times of disaster. And often, they are composed of everyday citizen...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Nancy:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-brown-phd-0b99336a/   Connect with Alma:  Website : https://nc707.org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/308881973079543   Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamNC707   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nc707abowen/   LinkedIn: http...

"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   E pisode Description:  When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses on what has been lost: homes, livelihoods, and even lives. The emotional and...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with Pat:  Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with Sydnie:  Website   Facebook   LinkedIn   Twitter     Connect with Wendy:  Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   "If we are in a position to be able to save lives, let's make sure we are absolutely adamantly prepa...

"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   E pisode Description:  Charitable giving surges during periods of natural disaster. In a time when the heartstrings are being t...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with Amy Bach:  Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with Kendall Jarvis:  Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with the Legal Aid of Sonoma: Website Facebook LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with Zack Rosenburg:  LinkedIn   Connect with Saint Bernard Project (SBP): Web...

"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   E pisode Description:  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 f...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with Amy:  Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with MuGrid: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube   Connect with Bailey: Website Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   LinkedIn     Connect with Cynthia:  Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn     "Micro ( µ) grid is a colle...

"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   E pisode Description:  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 long...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with Che: Website Facebook   Connect with Dr. Micheli: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with Lomakatsi Restoration Project:  Website Facebook Instagram      "There is a viable way to make money and contribute to keeping your community protected and fed at the same time." - Alg...

" Outputs for clients are far more important than our temporary discomfort. You've got to get through tough times." -Zack Rosenburg   E pisode Description:  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 well. And while it is heartbreaking to re...

Links are provided where to find all three guests' organizational or personal affiliations below:   Connect with Sue:  Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Connect with Debbie: Facebook LinkedIn   Connect with Dr. Adrienne: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn "We need the senior folks to be able to lead the younger ones down the trenches so they know how to keep themselves s...