How to Disaster
Welcome to "How to Disaster," the ultimate podcast for navigating the challenges of climate-based disasters, the defining crisis of our generation. With the increasing frequency and severity of these calamities, it's not a matter of if, but when you'll be affected. Whether you're a disaster survivor or seeking proactive strategies, this podcast is your beacon of hope.
In each episode, we delve into the profound stories and lessons from those who have triumphed over adversity. Hosted by the CEO of After the Fire USA & #Forbes 50 over 50 Impact leader (2022) Jennifer Gray Thompson, this podcast focuses on the stories of individuals from public, private and non-profit sectors that have encountered a disaster.
Join us as we bring you the most compelling insights, innovative solutions, and best practices to equip you with the tools to face any disaster head-on.
Recognized by top leaders in government, business, and the nonprofit sector, "How to Disaster" is the go-to podcast for those seeking a 360-degree view of disaster management. From gripping survivor accounts to exclusive interviews with experts, each episode offers a unique perspective that transcends conventional thinking.
Gain invaluable knowledge as we explore groundbreaking strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable approaches to disaster resilience. Our mission is to empower you with actionable steps to safeguard yourself, your community, and the planet. Together, we can shape a more resilient future.
Don't miss out on the transformative insights of "How to Disaster." Subscribe now to unlock the secrets of overcoming disaster and ensure you're prepared for whatever lies ahead. Together, we can turn the tide of catastrophe into a beacon of hope.
Listen to "How to Disaster" on Apple’s iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Listen, and all other major platforms and discover a new era of resilience.
Keywords: climate-based disasters, global problem, hope, resilience, strategies, innovations, best practices, top leaders, government, business, nonprofit sector, survivor stories, 360-degree view, actionable steps, safeguard, resilient future.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
001: Welcome to the FOURTH Season of HTD
“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 w…
024: What We Learned in Season 3
“Be safe, be prepared, and be ready.” -Jennifer Thompson
Episode Description:
Three seasons have passed and it's been an incredible journey!
As we take a moment to reflect on the past three sea…
023: How to Prepare for Disaster: Our Pets, Livestock, and Animal Companions with Julie Atwood
“For every animal we rescue during an incident, we are all together going to save hundreds and thousands through education and preparedness.” -Julie Atwood
Episode Description:
When an emergency s…
022: How Buildings with LEED and PEER Certification Make us More Resilient to Disaster with Hon. Katherine Hammack
“Doing it now at your leisure is much better than doing it at haste during an emergency.” -Katherine Hammack
Episode Description:
In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is ofte…
021: Take 5 - After the Hurricane - Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Florida
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/viequ…
020: How Nonprofits Can Improve Disaster Response and Preparedness with Jim White
“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 suppor…
019: Take 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready
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 A…
018: The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD
017: Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility
016: 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 w…
015: Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster
014: 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 Bea…
012: 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
Episode Description:
Disasters ca…
011: Take 5 - Before the Fire - A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management
010: How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg
Episode Description:
It's impossible to look at the devastation b…
008: Understanding Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires with Chisato Fukuda Calvert Ph.D
“An ethnographic look into how complex the air pollution problem is, is important because it's not a symptom, it's a structural problem.” -Chisato Fukuda Calvert, Ph.D.
Episode Description:
Air qu…
006: How to Memorialize Our Fire Story, A Conversation with Author Brian Fies
“Art doesn't seem very important in an event like this. And yet sometimes, it's the thing that lasts the longest and means the most.” -Brian Fies
Episode Description:
Wildfires are devastating. T…