Best Jennifer Gray Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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Encore 19: Coordinating Response and Maximizing Resources During Crisis with Aristotle Wolfe 59:10

3M ago59:10

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“If you're just doing a very limited role and not maximizing your contribution, you're selling yourself short. And it's probably not why you were selected.” -Aristotle Wolfe Episode Description: When disaster strikes, police officers take on the difficult but vital role of protecting the public. They establish security perimeters, communicate warni…

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018 Encore: Managing the Wildland— Strategies for Protecting Private Lands from Mega Fires with Algeo Che Casul 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

“You do have to bring in some science and some education. But there is something that people who have this generational knowledge can teach.” -Algeo Che Casul Episode Description: Mega fires pose a grave threat to private lands across California in the era of climate change. As hotter, drier conditions fuel larger and more destructive wildfires, th…

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017 Encore: Emergent Leadership: The Power of Community in Disaster Recovery and Rehousing Efforts with Margie Foster 39:01

4M ago39:01

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“Don't expect to go through it yourself. People will want to help, ask for it. And then when you get through your disaster, pay it forward.” -Margie Foster Episode Description: When catastrophe strikes, it falls to ordinary citizens to come together, support each other, and lead the recovery efforts from the ground up. And in these moments, they al…

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016 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essential Supplies to Extend Your Impact with Joshua Farrell (PART 2) 49:02

4M ago49:02

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"Be prepared so you can help, because everyone needs everybody in this situation." -Joshua Farrell Preparation isn't just about survival— it's about having the capacity to help others. Our ability to lend a hand can significantly ease the burden and contribute to a faster recovery for the entire community. In the previous episode, we covered the ba…

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015 Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essentials for Your Go-Bag with Josh Farrell (Part 1) 35:12

5M ago35:12

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“If you're prepared, you're not freaking out, you're taken care of, and you can help other people.” -Joshua Farrell Being prepared for disaster is crucial for citizens and communities alike. When emergencies like wildfires or other natural hazards strike, they can overwhelm local response efforts and leave many residents vulnerable in the aftermath…

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014 Encore: How to Lighten the Load for Those Who Bear It with Sue Farren and Bailey Farren 46:21

5M ago46:21

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“Don't isolate first responders by making them into heroes. The greatest thing that anyone can do is just say, ‘thank you for your service.’” -Susan Farren “We owe it to our first responders to do whatever we can to help make their jobs easier.” -Bailey Farren Episode Description: Our first responders and healthcare workers sacrifice so much to car…

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013 Encore: How Unexpected Moments Can Reveal Your Inner Leader with Jocksana Corona 1:04:50

6M ago1:04:50

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“Being a volunteer is a privilege… I wasn't documented so I volunteered a lot. And that volunteer work led many doors to be opened up for me.” -Jocksana Corona Episode Description: When disaster strikes a community, ordinary people frequently discover an inner strength and sense of purpose they never knew they possessed. Driven by a desire to help …

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012 Encore: How to Rebuild as a Public Sector Official with Tennis Wick 48:43

6M ago48:43

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“You're in that place where disaster hasn't hit you, but you know it’s coming. Start training now.” -Tennis Wick Episode Description: In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Sonoma County, Tennis Wick found himself at the center of recovery efforts as the director of Permit Sonoma. This interview expl…

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011 Encore: How to Serve Vulnerable Communities with Alma Bowen 56:13

7M ago56:13

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SERIES: Role of the Non-Profit “You cannot approach a community without respecting in full who they are and their autonomy. If you can't approach it that way, it's going to come off as ingenuine, and they're going to read it right away, and that disengages people right off the bat.” -Alma Bowen Episode Description: In the event of a disaster, first…

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010 Encore: How to Serve Communities Pre and Post Disaster with Christa López PhD CEM 55:24

7M ago55:24

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SERIES: Role of the Public Sector Leader “Sometimes we think physically doing something for someone is what's best for them. But sometimes they just want someone to hear their story… Sit back and listen. People want to be heard.” -Christa López Episode Description: There are so many layers to unpack in a disaster. Everything happens so quickly, peo…

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009 Encore: How to Design and Implement a Mental Health Collaborative with Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D. 43:26

8M ago43:26

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SERIES: Role of the Mental Health Care Leaders “We have to go beyond education, we need mental health action!” -Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D. Episode Description: What’s more terrifying and costly than cancer? Untreated mental health issues. Mental health is a huge part of recovery after a disaster. This week, Jennifer interviews Dr. Adrienne Heinz for an …

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008 Encore: How to Create a Rebuild Organization with Charles Brooks 1:02:18

8M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

"Be very careful what you promise unless you know you can deliver something. There is enough heartbreak in a disaster that people don't need to hear that you're going to solve all their problems, and then you don't." -Charles Brooks The last thing we want to do in a disaster is to create another disaster, that's why having an organization to help b…

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007: How to Overcome the Challenges of Meeting Urgent Needs Post-Disaster While Building Future Resilience with Michael Morter 59:33

9M ago59:33

59:33

“You have to have some structure so that when that event happens, there's a trusted grassroots network in place.” —Michael Morter Episode Description: It is said that disaster recovery is part problem-solving and part relationship-building. It recognizes that both practical solutions and social connections are vital to restoring what was lost and b…

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006: Ensuring Equitable Recovery— How to Support Diverse Communities with Alicia Johnson and Dave Reid 1:04:10

9M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

“If you're a local leader, you're knee-deep in it, moving at the speed that the community wants you to move, in the direction that they're willing to go. That's the basis of a successful recovery.” —Alicia Johnson “We have to learn and be able to educate our communities around … the why behind what rebuild looks like.” —Dave Reid Episode Descriptio…

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005: How to Self-Care— Recovery Leaders and Helpers with Jolie Wills 1:09:57

10M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

“One of the beautiful things disasters have to teach us is how to not just offer support, but receive it.” —Jolie Wills Episode Description: Emergent leaders and frontliners are akin to shock absorbers in a car. They absorb a heavy load of impact, cushioning the rest of the community. These individuals, by virtue of their roles, are at the frontlin…

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004: Navigating Financial Challenges in a Disaster with Kate Bulger 48:11

11M ago48:11

48:11

“Helping people adjust to that new financial reality is really critical in helping them adjust quickly. Because the longer someone goes where they're spending more than they're making every month, the harder it is for them to recover long-term.” —Kate Bulger Episode Description: When disaster strikes, loss of income is often an unpleasant reality. …

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003: HTD Quick Tips with Reina Pomeroy 16:23

11M ago16:23

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“It's a matter of keeping the guardrails up and making sure that people continue to be safe.” —Reina Pomeroy Episode Description: When disaster strikes, there’s no time for mixed messages. Misinformation can fuel panic, hamper recovery efforts, and even endanger lives. Effective disaster response isn’t just about physical aid— it’s also about keepi…

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002: How to Address Childcare In the Midst of Disaster with Mikey Latner 42:08

12M ago42:08

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“Disaster relief needs a space where we can provide support for kids because it has so many knock-on effects. The only way a community up and running again is if they have reliable childcare.” —Mikey Latner Episode Description: Natural disasters can be very frightening for children. They may see or hear about things that are frightening, such as de…

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001: Embracing Climate Resiliency— How to Disaster Season 5 1:22

12M ago1:22

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Welcome aboard to Season 5 of the How to Disaster Podcast! When we launched this podcast a couple of years ago, we could not have foreseen the escalation of global warming in such a short span. Climate change is no longer a distant reality, and its impacts are being felt across the globe. Our health, economy, and social structures are experiencing …

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010: How to Improve Community Preparedness After a Wildfire with Pamela Van Halsema 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

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“It's through those human relationships that make this whole thing tolerable to do because it's about the people involved." -Pamela Van Halsema Episode Description: Wildfires are a natural part of the globe's ecosystem. But in recent years, they've become more common and destructive due to climate change. Wildfires have been occurring with greater …

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009: How the North Bay Forest Improvement Program Mitigates Wildfire Risks with Molly Curley O'Brien 47:24

1+ y ago47:24

47:24

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 Episode Description: While forest landowners play a critical role in …

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008: How Building Materials Make a Difference in Disasters with Alister Watt and Daniel Gorham 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

56:28

"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 Episode Description: When it comes to disasters, build…

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007: How Our Homes Can Improve Disaster Resilience with Louie Delaware 46:13

2y ago46:13

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"You need to be prepared for all sorts of scenarios as to what comes into play." -Louie Delaware Episode 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. …

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006: How to Improve the Impact of Distributed Goods and Charities with Jim Alvey 58:05

2y ago58:05

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"[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 Episode Description: One of the biggest problems with donated goods is that a lot of them end up in landfills. This …

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005: How to Finance MicroGrid and Green Building in Disaster with Will Heegaard 1:02:04

2y ago1:02:04

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"It's really exciting to think about what could be done when the generator is not the problem." -Will Heegaard Episode 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 b…

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004: Home Hardening Best Practices to Mitigate Wildfire with Stuart Mitchell 1:06:40

2y ago1:06:40

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"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 Episode 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. Theref…

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003: How the Readiness for Resilience Program Helps Communities Build Disaster Resilience with Steve Crout 37:45

2y ago37:45

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“We can't meet this challenge as individual organizations. We need to band together and create a voice.” -Steve Crout Episode 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 Resili…

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002: How to Improve Community Resilience and Preparedness with Michelle Luckett 56:16

2y ago56:16

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“The significance of the average person understanding the consequence of what's coming is huge.” -Michelle Luckett Episode 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. Commun…

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001: Welcome to the FOURTH Season of HTD 3:30

2y ago3:30

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“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 Episode Description: Welco…

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024: What We Learned in Season 3 4:41

2y ago4:41

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“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 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…

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023: How to Prepare for Disaster: Our Pets, Livestock, and Animal Companions with Julie Atwood 1:10:13

2y ago1:10:13

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“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 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 a…

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022: How Buildings with LEED and PEER Certification Make us More Resilient to Disaster with Hon. Katherine Hammack 46:58

2y ago46:58

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“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 often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed. They include things like emer…

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021: Take 5 - After the Hurricane - Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Florida 16:21

2y ago16:21

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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 Ch…

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020: How Nonprofits Can Improve Disaster Response and Preparedness with Jim White 1:01:10

2y ago1:01:10

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“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 Episode Description: Nonprofits are often the first on the ground in times of disaster. And often, they are…

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019: Take 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready 14:02

2y ago14:02

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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.instagra…

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018: The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD 51:29

2y ago51:29

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“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 Episode Description: When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses on what has been lost: homes, livelihoo…

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017: Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility 11:30

2y ago11:30

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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 absolut…

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016: How to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz 38:15

2y ago38:15

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“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 Episode Description: Charitable giving surges during periods of natural disaster. In a time when the he…

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015: Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster 15:50

2+ y ago15:50

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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…

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014: How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

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“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 Episode Description: Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of d…

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013: Take 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions 14:11

2+ y ago14:11

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By Jennifer Gray Thompson

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012: How Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton 1:01:17

2+ y ago1:01:17

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“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 can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus of those affected is on survival, but after the immediate danger has been thwarted, many the…

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011: Take 5 - Before the Fire - A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management 13:54

2+ y ago13:54

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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 fe…

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010: How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

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“Outputs for clients are far more important than our temporary discomfort. You’ve got to get through tough times.” -Zack Rosenburg Episode 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 i…

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009: Take 5- Three Rs - A Focus on Helping the Helpers 10:52

2+ y ago10:52

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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…

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008: Understanding Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires with Chisato Fukuda Calvert Ph.D 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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“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 quality is drastically affected by wildfires, which can lead to health risks that extend beyond the immediate danger of the fire itself. The region where th…

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007: Take 5- Advice from Policy Makers 17:10

2+ y ago17:10

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Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with James Gore: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Reva Feldman: Email Connect with Belia Ramos: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn “Our community wants to know what's going on. They want to know how to empower themselves. They want…

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006: How to Memorialize Our Fire Story, A Conversation with Author Brian Fies 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

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“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. They destroy homes, businesses, and sometimes even entire communities. And when they’re over, what’s left is often a wasteland of charred earth and blackene…

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005: Take 5- Community Engagement 15:13

2+ y ago15:13

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Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Rebuild Paradise Foundation: Website https://www.rebuildparadise.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paradiserebuilds Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebuildparadiseca/ Connect with Jenna Murray-Johnson: Website https://www.ridgerea…

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004: How to Address Compound Disasters with Renae Hanvin Part 2 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

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“Preparedness and resilience is a shared responsibility.” -Renae Hanvin Episode Description: For years, we’ve seen how the intensity and scope of disasters have evolved, but our preparedness is yet to be tested again with this new thing called “compound disasters''. It is already happening and will keep happening in the years to come. What can we d…

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