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We tried to package up Josh and Andrew... but they

We tried to package up Josh and Andrew... but they managed to escape to record another podcast episode. Coming soon 🔜

#MeMyselfDisaster #ActionFigure

We’re up in the glaciers on the South Island of

We’re up in the glaciers on the South Island of NZ this week to film shots for our upcoming disaster documentary. A huge thanks to @thehelicopterline for supporting us today!

Documentary will be released later in 2025 📺

#disasters #documentary #newzealand

Vending machines are everywhere in Japan, but two

Vending machines are everywhere in Japan, but two special machines are designed to help during disasters 🧃🍱 #disaster #japan #vendingmachine

We need an umbrella for society: Professor Ilan Ke

We need an umbrella for society: Professor Ilan Kelman discusses how we can adapt to human caused climate change. #climatechange #disaster #adaptation

We're deep below Tokyo 💦

We're deep below Tokyo 💦

When the power is out after a disaster - dirty die

When the power is out after a disaster - dirty diesel generators are set up to provide essential power. Diesel emissions are a breathing hazard as well as damaging to the environment.

It doesn't have to be this way. We travelled to New Orleans to visit non-profit organisation @footprintprjct and their Technology Manager Nate Heegaard to learn how they are building back greener - deploying solar panels and other devices to decarbonise disaster response and recovery.

#BuildBackGreener #HurricaneHelene #disaster #environment #technology #solar

Turning devastation into content 🔥📱 - we're

Turning devastation into content 🔥📱 - we're taking a look at the rise of the disaster influencer.

During Hurricane Helene "Prep with me" was a common phrase used by influencers on social media channels - and today we're in Los Angeles to catch up with journalist Colleen Hagerty to understand more about this emerging issue.

Are disaster influencers helping or hurting? And how will you work with influencers in future disasters? Let us know in the comments.

#disaster #influencer #recovery #response

As disasters become more frequent and intense, new

As disasters become more frequent and intense, new approaches will be required for engaging the community as part of response and recovery efforts.

We take a walk in Southwark with Matthew Hogan, Deputy Head of London Resilience to chat about how emergency managers might reach into communities differently in the future 🏠.

#Resilience #London #Disaster #Community

🧇 Waffle House restaurants rarely close - excep

🧇 Waffle House restaurants rarely close - except during a disaster. 🧇

Former FEMA Administrator William "Craig" Fugate joined Andrew and Joshua on a podcast in 2021 to discuss how the Waffle House Index is used as an indicator of areas impacted by a disaster.

Listen to the full episode with Craig Fugate at https://disaste.rs/7te8od

With more complex, compounding and cascading disas

With more complex, compounding and cascading disasters ahead - what do emergency managers need to do in preparation for the future? 🔥

Josh took a walk with Kelly McKinney, Assistant Vice President of Emergency Management at NYU Langone Health and former Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Management at New York City - for his perspective.

#disasters #health #future #emergencymanagement

Onsens are a key part of life in Japan - including

Onsens are a key part of life in Japan - including during disasters.

We catch up with Ikuno Suzuki from Peace Boat Disaster Relief to explore how public bathing supports community recovery after disasters.

Learn more about Peace Boat and get involved at: https://disaste.rs/10o00v

#disasters #japan

This unassuming suburban park in Tokyo offers much

This unassuming suburban park in Tokyo offers much more than first meets the eye. Join us for a wander around this disaster preparedness park with Dr Christian Dimmer from Waseda University.

#disaster #preparedness #japan

🌊 Almost 400km of sea walls stretch along parts

🌊 Almost 400km of sea walls stretch along parts of the Japanese coast providing protection against tsunami - but at what cost? Joshua & Andrew visit Northern Japan to take a look.

It's been 18 months, but the millions of people im

It's been 18 months, but the millions of people impacted by the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes still have a long and challenging recovery journey ahead.

Andrew and Joshua are in Antakya, one of the worst affected areas. Hundreds of thousands of people live in shipping container villages while buildings continue to be demolished.

The area is rich in history and a masterplan has been developed to main the city's spirit while building resilience to natural hazards.

#earthquake #hatay #reconstruction #recovery

On our last visit to Northern Japan we visited are

On our last visit to Northern Japan we visited areas near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station which were once subject to evacuation orders after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. After explosions at the power plant, more than 160,000 people were evacuated from surrounding areas.

We saw first hand the recovery efforts underway including the large amounts of contaminated soil stored in bags, ruined buildings and construction of new infrastructure to support the return of residents. Some areas are still restricted and evacuation orders will remain in place for many years yet.

Join us as we travel to Fukushima!

#earthquake #tsunami #Japan #nuclear

Jenn Kaaoush has a unique perspective on disaster

Jenn Kaaoush has a unique perspective on disaster recovery:
1️⃣🔥 leading an organisation supporting wildfire survivors, and
2️⃣👩🏻‍💼 becoming a Trustee on the board for the town of Superior, Colorado.

This month, Andrew and Joshua ask Jenn what it's like to transition from wildfire survivor to public office, and her insights on community led recovery and engaging with Government - following the Marshall Fire.

Listen to 'From Crisis to Candidacy' on your favourite podcast platform!

#disaster #recovery #podcast #memyselfdisaster

When the Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,000 proper

When the Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,000 properties in Colorado, local community member Jenn Kaaoush sprang into action, co-founding the Superior Rising community organisation to support disaster survivors.

Community organisations and community leaders play a critical role in disaster recovery and this month Jenn joins the show to share how her experience following the fire led her to ran for public office to advocate for disaster victims.

Jenn is a former diplomat and fourth-generation Army veteran who shares insights with Andrew and Josh on the importance of communication, empathy and community organising in disaster recovery while reflecting on her own personal growth through the crisis.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform!

#disaster #recovery #podcast #memyselfdisaster

☀️ If your job was affected by a warming clima

☀️ If your job was affected by a warming climate, would you move elsewhere?

This month Andrew and Josh are speaking with Professor Mo Hamza from Lund University in Sweden to discuss the impact of climate change on the movement of people - and why we can't call those impacted "climate refugees".

Mo Hamza is a Professor of Risk Management and Societal Safety at Lund University in Sweden and has led numerous projects with international development organisations including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations agencies, the Swedish Red Cross, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency and many others. Mo has consulted across the world with a particular focus on the Middle East.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform! (Link in bio)

#disasters #climatechange #migration #climatechangeadaptation

When disaster manager Brenden Winder arrived in Ch

When disaster manager Brenden Winder arrived in Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes, he encountered buildings destroyed, chimneys toppled, and windows shattered - the aftermath was overwhelming.

Brenden joins Andrew and Joshua on the podcast this month to discuss his role in the recovery effort. Brenden is Head of Civil Defence and Emergency Management at Christchurch City Council and discusses:
🧑‍🚒 the challenges of coordinating recovery efforts,
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 community involvement in decision making,
🏠 the complexities of property buybacks,
💐 the significance of memorialisation and anniversary events and
🙋 spontaneous volunteers.

Listen now on your favourite podcast platform, and watch the full video of our walk around Christchurch with Brenden on YouTube (links in bio).

#Podcast #EmergencyManagement #DisasterRecovery #Christchurch #resilience #recovery

In Australia so far this year, a woman has been vi

In Australia so far this year, a woman has been violently killed every four days, often by their former or current partner. Research shows that during a disaster, violence and aggressive behaviour towards women increases.

Andrew and Josh recently spoke with Dr Debra Parkinson and Stephen O'Malley AFSM from Gender and Disaster Australia on the podcast to discuss how relationship issues and violent behaviour can be exacerbated during a disaster - and what can be done to reduce the likelihood of domestic violence occurring.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform 🎧
#disaster #podcast #domesticviolence #disasterrecovery

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