Podcasts about Disaster recovery

In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn sits down with Rubrik's GM of AI, Dev Rishi, to unpack the real story behind enterprise AI adoption, the rise of agentic systems, and why most organizations are still stuck in read-only mode. Dev breaks down how Rubrik's Agent Rewind brings safety, observability, and resilience to AI-driven actions, solving the “Oh no, the agent deleted production data” problem before it happens. From deep learning's evolution to the massive gap between consumer AI enthusiasm and enterprise risk posture, this conversation is a candid, insightful look at the AI future Global 2000 companies are racing toward… or cautiously tiptoeing into.Show Highlights(00:25) Understanding Rubrik and Agent Rewind(00:50) Challenges in AI and Disaster Recovery(01:27) Guest Introduction: Dev Rishi from Rubrik(01:44) The Evolution of AI in Enterprises(02:33) Starting an AI Company: The Backstory(05:10) Generative AI and Its Impact(07:15) Enterprise AI Trends and Challenges(08:56) The Future of Agentic AI(18:03) AI in Customer Support(22:03) Rubrik's Acquisition and AI Strategy(29:30) Launching Rubrik Agent Cloud(31:26) Lessons from Starting a Machine Learning Company(35:25) Conclusion and Contact InformationSponsor:Rubrik: https://www.rubrik.com/sitc

I had some trouble scheduling guests the past weeks, and as a result, I figured I would try something new. In this episode I go over the various things I announced at Explore and Explore on Tour in London, Paris, and Frankfurt. I talk about VCF Native S3 Object Storage, the enhancements we are planning for Disaster Recovery as well as Cyber Recovery, and I also briefly touch on vSAN on FC. If you like to hear more about vSAN ESA Global Deduplication, make sure to go to this blog on Yellow-Bricks, as it contains the links to the discussion Pete Koehler and I had on the show a while back.

Phil sits down with Justin Kistner, a lifelong radio enthusiast and experienced storm chaser. Discover Justin's journey from his first analog Bearcat scanner in the mid-90s to navigating the complexities of today's advanced digital systems. Whether you are curious about the evolution of the hobby or looking for practical advice on monitoring public safety communications, this conversation bridges the gap between the nostalgic days of analog and the cutting-edge reality of modern scanning. ====================================

Cosa si intende per Cyber Resiliency? Da cosa differisce dal Disaster Recovery più tradizionale? Cos'è un Data Vault? E cosa si intende per Clean Room? Quali sono i servizi che AWS mette a disposizione? Oggi ne parliamo con Antonio Aga Rossi, Principal Solutions Architect di AWSLink utili:- Proactive strategies for cyber resilience and business continuity on AWS- Building cyber resiliency with AWS Backup logically air-gapped vault

Nevena and Macca talk to Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria. Vicki Ward, as the Victorian Minister for Equality, was involved in the passing of an updated anti-vilification law in 2025. Key aspects of the update include making it easier for police to charge those who make hateful speech, lowering the threshold for criminal charges, and providing greater protection for the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability. The legislation removed a contentious defence for genuine political purposes after community concerns that it could be misused.  The post Sat, 22nd, Nov, 2025: Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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Over the past 12 years, Jamaica has faced up to challenging hardships in order to earn hard won gains in terms of ordering the economy, reducing the debt to GDP ratio from 150% to 60% and reducing unemployment to 3.3%. It was, in short, an incredible success story. And then in November 2025, the island was struck by Hurricane Melissa, leaving the country in tatters. The two main industries of tourism and agriculture have been severely damaged and the outlook appears bleak.However, on The LatinNews Podcast this week, we speak to Caribbean economist Marla Dukharan who believes, in spite of the tragedy that befell Jamaica, that there are reasons to remain positive, as the platform for growth and recovery remain intact for the island nation. For Dukharan, Jamaica's human capital, economic know-how, strong diaspora, resilience fund and CRIFF agreement will help the recovery. Questions remain, of course, as to how to mitigate climate events of this nature in the future and how to reform the nature of international aid donations. Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Pasco County will start taking applications December 1st for grants to homeowners who suffered damage in Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton in 2023 and 2024. No area of the county escaped impact from recent storms. Owners of traditional, manufactured or mobile homes can apply for relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the U.S. Small Business Administration to talk about disaster loans and individual assistance residents can receive. The guest is Raenada Mason, a public information officer in the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. In this program she discusses the disaster loans that the SBA provides and details the interest rates and monetary amounts available. She also discusses eligible property, loan requirements as well as refinancing and funding mitigation.  

In this second part of our conversation with Jim McParland, we move from the technical to the deeply personal. Jim opens up about the emotional weight of a career spent on the front lines of disaster — the moments that stay with you long after the noise fades, and the quiet burden carried by those who've seen the very worst of human tragedy. From the aftermath of catastrophic earthquakes to the heartbreak of lives lost despite every effort, Jim shares what it truly means to live with the memories that come from decades in rescue work.This episode pulls no punches. It explores the unseen toll of international deployments from the exhaustion, the moral weight of decision-making, and the struggle to switch off when you return home. It's raw, honest, and necessary listening for anyone who wants to understand the human side of Search and Rescue. This is the story behind the uniform and the second part of a powerful two-part episode with Jim McParland.Connect with Jim HEREAccess all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HEREPODCAST GIFT - FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD HAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSend us a textSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Jim McParland's career reads like a blueprint for courage, discipline, and service. After joining West Midlands Fire Service in 1995, he quickly became part of the UK International Search and Rescue Team, deploying to some of the world's most severe disaster zones. From the wreckage of the Christchurch earthquake to the chaos of the 2023 Turkey earthquake and the flooding in Malawi, Jim has been at the sharp end of international disaster response. His decades in the field, leading teams through devastation and recovery, reflect a lifetime dedicated not only to saving lives but also to building capability, trust, and professionalism in others.This episode gives listeners an unfiltered look into that world. The reality of search and rescue, the split-second decisions that define an operation, and the leadership qualities that hold teams together under extreme pressure. You'll learn what international deployments demand of a responder, how coordination unfolds amid catastrophe, and how resilience and preparation make the difference between control and chaos. This is Part One of a two-part conversation with Jim McParland, a story of skill, service, and staying left of bang.Connect with Jim HEREAccess all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HEREPODCAST GIFT - FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD HAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSend us a textSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes  Lamar Davis to discuss the multifaceted aspects of disaster recovery, focusing on the roles of mental health, and Abby Filyaw joins us to discuss substance abuse recovery. Lamar shares his background in government service and his current role as a disaster recovery coordinator for the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. They discuss the phases of disaster response and the importance of long-term recovery plans. Abby discusses her work with the Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, emphasizing the increased risk of substance use disorders following traumatic events. The conversation covers the importance of mental health support, the role of clergy, and the broad impacts of disasters like Katrina and local floods. They also touch on the community's need for collective support and the ongoing nature of grief and recovery. Key highlights: Understanding Disaster Recovery Mental Health and Long-Term Recovery Substance Abuse and Community Support Personal Reflections and Community Impact Clergy and Community Resilience Lessons from Past Disasters Resources: Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Principal OCI Instructor Orlando Gentil, break down the differences between Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service.   The conversation explores how each framework influences control, cost efficiency, expansion, reliability, and contingency planning.   Cloud Tech Jumpstart: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/cloud-tech-jumpstart/152992 Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ----------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Nikita: Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services with Oracle University, and with me is Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs. Lois: Hey there! Last week, we spoke about how hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers have transformed data centers. Today, we're moving on to something just as important—the main cloud models that drive modern cloud computing. Nikita: Orlando Gentil, Principal OCI Instructor at Oracle University, joins us once again for part four of our discussion on cloud data centers.  01:01 Lois: Hi Orlando! Glad to have you with us today. Can you walk us through the different types of cloud models?  Orlando: These are commonly categorized into three main service models: Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Software-as-a-Service. Let's use the idea of getting around town to understand cloud service models. IaaS is like renting a car. You don't own the car, but you control where it goes, how fast, and when to stop. In cloud terms, the provider gives you the infrastructure—virtual machines, storage, and networking—but you manage everything on top—the OS, middleware, runtime, and application. Thus, it's like using a shuttle service. You bring your bags—your code, pick your destination—your app requirements, but someone else drives and maintains the vehicle. You don't worry about the engine, fuel, or routing planning. That's the platform's job. Your focus stays on development and deployment, not on servers or patching. SaaS is like ordering a taxi. You say where you want to go and everything else is handled for you. It's the full-service experience. In the cloud, SaaS is software UXs over the web—Email, CRM, project management. No infrastructure, no updates, just productivity.  02:32 Nikita: Ok. How do the trade-offs between control and convenience differ across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS? Orlando: With IaaS, much like renting a car, you gain high control. You are managing components like the operating system, runtime, your applications, and your data. In return, the provider expertly handles the underlying virtual machines, storage, and networking. This model gives you immense flexibility. Moving to PaaS, our shuttle service, you shift to a medium level of control but gain significantly higher convenience. Your primary focus remains on your application code and data. The provider now takes on the heavy lifting of managing the runtime environment, the operating system, the servers themselves, and even the scaling. Finally, SaaS, our taxi service, offers the highest convenience with the lowest control level. Here, your responsibility is essentially just using the application and managing your specific configurations or data within it. The cloud provider manages absolutely everything else—the entire infrastructure, the platform, and the application itself. 03:52 Nikita: One of the top concerns for cloud users is cost optimization. How can we manage this? Orlando: Each cloud service model offers distinct strategies to help you manage and reduce your spending effectively, as well as different factors that drives those costs. For Infrastructure-as-a-Service, where you have more control, optimization largely revolves around smart resource management. This means rightsizing your VMs, ensuring they are not overprovisioned, and actively turning off idle resources when not in use. Leveraging preemptible or spot instances for flexible workloads can also significantly cut costs. Your charges here are directly tied to your compute, storage, and network usage, so efficiency is key. Moving to Platform-as-a-Service, where the platform is managed for you, optimization shifts slightly. Strategies include choosing scalable platforms that can efficiently handle fluctuating demand, opting for consumption-based pricing where available, and diligently optimizing your runtime usage to minimize processing time. Costs in PaaS are typically based on your application usage, runtime hours, and storage consumed. Finally, for Software-as-a-Service where you can consume a ready-to-use application, cost optimization centers on licensing and usage. This involves consolidating tools to avoid redundant subscriptions, selecting usage-based plans if they align better with your needs, and crucially, eliminating any unused license. SaaS costs are generally based on subscription or per user fees. Understanding these nuances is essential for effective cloud financial management.  05:52 Lois: Ok. And what about scalability? How does each model handle the ability to grow and shrink with demand, without needing manual hardware changes? Orlando: How you achieve and manage that scalability varies significantly across our three service models. For Infrastructure-as-a-Service, you have the most direct control over scaling. You can implement manual or auto scaling by adding or removing virtual machines as needed, often leveraging load balancers to distribute traffic. In this model, you configure the scaling policies and parameters based on your specific workload. Moving to Platform-as-a-Service, the scaling becomes more automated and elastic. The platform automatically adjusts resources based on your application's demand, allowing it to seamlessly handle traffic spikes or dips. Here, the provider manages the underlying scaling behavior, freeing you from that operational burden. Finally, with Software-as-a-Service, scalability is largely abstracted and invisible to the user. The application scales automatically in the background, with the entire process fully managed by the provider. As a user, you simply benefit from the application's ability to handle millions of users without ever needing to worry about the infrastructure. Understanding these scaling differences is crucial for selecting the right model for your application's need.  07:34 Join the Oracle University Learning Community and tap into a vibrant network of over 1 million members, including Oracle experts and fellow learners. This dynamic community is the perfect place to grow your skills, connect with likeminded learners, and celebrate your successes. As a MyLearn subscriber, you have access to engage with your fellow learners and participate in activities in the community. Visit community.oracle.com/ou to check things out today!  08:05 Nikita: Welcome back! We've talked about cost optimization and scalability in cloud environments. But what about ensuring availability? How does that work?  Orlando: Availability refers to the ability of a system or service to remain accessible in operational, even in the face of failures or extremely high demand. The approach of achieving and managing availability, and crucially, your role versus the provider's differs greatly across each model. With Infrastructure-as-a-Service, you have the most direct control over your availability strategy. You will be responsible for designing an architecture that includes redundant VMs, deploying load balancers, and potentially even multi-region setups for disaster recovery. Your specific roles involves designing this architecture and managing your failover process and data backups. The provider's role, in turn, is to deliver the underlying infrastructure with defined service level agreements, SLAs, and health monitoring. For Platform-as-a-Service, the platform itself offers a higher degree of built-in, high availability, and automated failover. While the provider maintains the runtime platform's availability, your role shifts. You need to ensure your application's logic is designed to gracefully handle retries and potential transient failures that might occur. Finally, with Software-as-a-Service, availability is almost entirely handled for you. The provider ensures fully abstracted redundancy and failover behind the scenes. Your role becomes largely minimal, often just involving a specific application's configurations. The provider is entirely responsible for the full application uptime and the underlying high availability infrastructure. Understanding these distinct roles in ensuring availability is essential for setting expectations and designing your cloud strategy efficiently. 10:19 Lois: Building on availability, let's talk Disaster Recovery. Orlando: DR is about ensuring your systems and data can be recovered and brought back online in the event of a significant failure, whether it's a hardware crash, a natural disaster, or even human error. Just like the other aspects, the strategy and responsibilities for DR vary significantly across the cloud service models. For Infrastructure-as-a Service, you have the most direct involvement in your DR strategy. You need to design and execute custom DR plans. This involves leveraging capabilities like multi-region backups, taking VM snapshots, and setting up failover clusters. A real-world example might be using Oracle Cloud compute to replicate your VMs to a secondary region with block volume backups to ensure business continuity. Essentially, you manage your entire DR process here. Moving to Platform-as-a-Service, disaster recovery becomes a shared responsibility. The platform itself offers built-in redundancy and provide APIs for backup and restore. Your role will be to configure the application-level recovery and ensure your data is backed up appropriately, while the provider handles the underlying infrastructure's DR capability. An example could be Azure app service, Oracle APEX applications, where your apps are redeployed from source control like Git after an incident. Finally, with Software-as-a-Service, disaster recovery is almost entirely vendor managed. The provider takes full responsibility, offering features like auto replication and continuous backup, often backed by specific Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) SLAs. A common example is how Microsoft 365 or Salesforce manage user data backups in restoration. It's all handled seamlessly by the provider without your direct intervention. Understanding these different approaches to DR is crucial for defining your own business continuity plans in the cloud. 12:46 Lois: Thank you, Orlando, for this insightful discussion. To recap, we spoke about the three main cloud models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and how each one offers a different mix of control and convenience, impacting cost, scalability, availability, and recovery.  Nikita: Yeah, hopefully this helps you pick the right cloud solution for your needs. If you want to learn more about the topics we discussed today, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Cloud Tech Jumpstart course. In our next episode, we'll take a close look at the essentials of networking. Until then, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston, signing off! 13:26 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.

In this episode of Veteran Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Saul Cruz, a veteran and franchise owner of 1-800 Packouts in South Miami. Saul shares his transition from military service to running a content restoration business, helping homeowners and businesses recover after disasters. He discusses the appeal of franchising, the challenges of building referral networks, […]

From hangar fires to cyberattacks to PR nightmares—every aviation company will face a crisis at some point. This workshop from ABCI breaks down how to prepare, respond, and recover without losing your business or your reputation. Join me (Paula Williams) and the ABCI team plus Ericka Essington of ‪@AirNurses‬ as we walk through real [...]

Steve Gruber is joined by Scott Sandell, Franchise Development at PuroClean, and Keegan Trudgen, a top franchise owner with 14 locations, to explore the power of the PuroClean system. They discuss how the franchise helps families and businesses recover from disasters, the importance of servant leadership, and what it takes to build a successful, scalable business. Learn why PuroClean is recession-resilient, community-focused, and offers a proven path to business growth. Visit PuroClean.com to learn more!

How do you manage for failure? While at KCDC, Richard chatted with Amy Norris about building a culture that supports dealing with failure in a healthy way. Amy focuses on clear communication - about expectations, positive feedback, negative feedback, and more! The challenge is creating a safe place for people to ask questions and talk clearly about what they see happening in the environment. We can only get better when we can see the problems folks are having - it takes time, patience, and lots of communication to make that happen! LinksAtlas 9Recorded August 14, 2025

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this area of Texas so unique. This week, Tom welcomes back Dalton Rice, City Manager of Kerrville, to discuss the city's ongoing recovery efforts following a recent disaster. Dalton details the three key phases of recovery: search and rescue, debris removal, and long-term rebuilding. He shares insights into the challenges faced, ranging from missing persons to economic recovery, with a particular focus on small businesses and parks. Dalton highlights the contributions of various entities, including local organizations, state and federal agencies, and volunteers. He also speaks about the strategic operations within the Emergency Operations Center and how the city managed resources and coordination during and after the crisis. He emphasizes the unique collaborative spirit in Kerrville and the importance of public-private partnerships in disaster recovery. Finally, he discusses future challenges and the anticipation of the holiday season as a time for community resilience and reflection. Key highlights: Search, Recovery, and Debris Management Economic Recovery Efforts Rebuilding Parks and Recreation Public-Private Partnerships Disaster Preparedness and Response Federal and State Coordination Challenges Ahead Resources: City of Kerrville Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts Hill Country Authors Podcast Hill Country Artists Podcast Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Cover Art Nancy Huffman

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, recorded live at the 2025 Small Business Success Summit in Tampa, host Tom Kindred welcomes Secretary Kelly, Secretary of Florida Commerce. With a background in education and economic development, Secretary Kelly shares how Florida Commerce is driving forward statewide initiatives that support small business owners—from Main Street to rural communities. The discussion covers Florida's top priorities: expanding access to capital, empowering rural entrepreneurs, strengthening disaster preparedness through Florida Disaster Biz, and showcasing the state's national leadership in business creation and workforce development. Secretary Kelly also highlights the historic deployment of $250 million through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, as well as the state's momentum in talent development, job growth, and economic resilience. Whether you're running a business in the city or a small town, this episode offers actionable insights into how Florida is building one of the strongest small business ecosystems in the country. This podcast episode was recorded live at the 2025 Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital. Connect with Our Guest: FloridaDisaster.biz

A California bill allocating millions of dollars to help foster children recover from natural disasters moves closer to being passed. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with a non-profit about the importance of the bill's potential policies.

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina a year ago, it left behind washed-out roads, flooded homes, and communities cut off from each other. For first responders, the storm was more than just a headline, it was a fight to save lives.In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we sit down with Kevin Behm, a firefighter and first responder with the Nebo Fire Station in McDowell County, North Carolina, who lives in Marion. Kevin was on duty the night Helene hit and in the days that followed. He shares what it was like working that night and on the days that followed, navigating road closures and flooding and seeing firsthand how his neighbors pulled together in the aftermath of the storm.It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Thank you for listening.

Rachael Lee—aka my pick for “Queen of FEMA”—joins me to rip the curtain back on how small businesses really win FEMA work. We unpack why readiness beats rushing to a disaster site, the exact first steps (check the Disaster Recovery box in SAM, register on FEMA's vendor portal, tune your capability statement + NAICS to the work you can perform), and how to get on the radar before the storm by plugging into primes on vehicles like LOGCAP and WEXMAC and showing up at FEMA Industry Days posted on SAM.gov. Rachael explains FEMA's speed expectations—be able to mobilize in 24–48 hours—and shares war stories like a student who lost a tasking when she couldn't field 35 trucks by Friday. We also bust myths (you rarely start with a direct FEMA prime), and map the real path: subcontract with primes already on the vehicle, deliver, then scale. Rachael's background is stacked: 8 years Army (92A supply), contracting roles with KBR, and now consulting teams that carry clients from registrations to project execution. She helped a client win a $2.8B global MAC, and breaks down the surge in FEMA-relevant vehicles—WEXMAC 2.0 ($2.8B, awarded 12/24/2024) rolling into 2.1 at $10B—plus how notices flow to primes and why being on their lists matters. If you're serious about disaster response, this episode is your lifeboat: research your niche, verify margins on FPDS.gov, get your docs tight, register with primes, and be ready to move at a moment's notice. Connect with Rachael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rachael-consulting-llc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090054228009  Twitter: Rachael's Consulting (@RachaelsCo81056) Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachaelconsulting 

In this episode, Professor Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Andrew Schroeder of Direct Relief and CrisisReady. They discuss how cities can break down data silos and build integrated, actionable platforms to better respond to public health and environmental emergency. Schroeder explains the role of emerging technologies like AI and cloud data platforms, the importance of recruiting data talent in city government, and practical frameworks for connecting health and environmental data. He also previews a joint workshop on urban heat crises, highlighting the need for simulation, coordination, and a people-centered approach to data-driven disaster management.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

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How do you keep a computer running non-stop? This week Technology Now explores the world of fault tolerant computing. We dive into how fault tolerance works, what industries use it, and why such a useful form of computing isn't as ubiquitous as we might expect. Casey Taylor, Vice President and General Manager HPE Nonstop Compute tells us more. This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Casey Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getcaseytaylorOur previous episode with Casey: https://hpe.lnk.to/missioncriticalfaSources:https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-causehttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-causehttps://www.kovrr.com/reports/the-uk-cost-of-the-crowdstrike-incidenthttps://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyager/mission-overview/https://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyager/where-are-voyager-1-and-voyager-2-now/A. Avizienis, G. C. Gilley, F. P. Mathur, D. A. Rennels, J. A. Rohr and D. K. Rubin, "The STAR (Self-Testing And Repairing) Computer: An Investigation of the Theory and Practice of Fault-Tolerant Computer Design," in IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. C-20, no. 11, pp. 1312-1321, Nov. 1971, doi: 10.1109/T-C.1971.223133. https://www.cs.unc.edu/~anderson/teach/comp790/papers/Siewiorek_Fault_Tol.pdf

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We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode, Dr. Allen Lomax discusses the critical role of public adjusters in navigating insurance claims, particularly after disasters. Joined by Andy Gurczak, founder of All City Adjusting, they explore how public adjusters can help clients recover more from their insurance claims, share case studies, and provide insights on the claims process. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being proactive in preparing for disasters, understanding insurance policies, and knowing when to seek professional help to ensure fair compensation.Main Points:Public adjusters can significantly increase claim payouts.It's crucial to contact a public adjuster early in the claims process.Insurance adjusters may miss critical details in claims.Homeowners should document damage thoroughly after a disaster.Saying less to insurance companies can prevent claim delays.Regular policy reviews can uncover missing coverages.Many insurance policies have more exclusions than inclusions.Public adjusters often provide free policy reviews for clients.Understanding your policy is essential for effective claims.The burden of proof lies with the insured, not the insurer.Connect With Andy Gurczak:andy@allcityadjusting.comallcityadjusting.comhttps://www.facebook.com/allcityadjusting/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gurczak-528b9b64/

Today we focus on something every self storage operator hopes they never have to face—but absolutely need to be ready for: disasters. When the worst happens, every decision matters. Kevin Leebrick and Scott McLaughlin join Tommy and Melissa to share real stories from their own crisis experiences—fires, floods, and more—and the lessons they've learned the hard way. We cover: What to do (and avoid) in the first 24–48 hours after disaster strikes How to support distressed staff and tenants Dealing with insurance gaps, communication breakdowns, and repair delays How to prep your facility now: checklists, safeguards, and budgets What disasters aren't typically covered by insurance Tips for multi-site operators and high-risk areas like flood zones The top 3 pieces of advice our guests would give to every operator Disasters don't wait. This episode gives you the tools to prepare, respond, and recover stronger. This webinar originally aired on August 21, 2025 . Watch the YouTube replay- Disaster Prep & Recovery Webinar Guests: Kevin Leebrick (NoDa Self Storage) & Scott McLaughlin (Sentry Self Storage Management) Hosts: Tommy Nguyen & Melissa Huff Brought to you by the teams at StoragePug and Lighthouse Storage Solutions

Small towns don't just recover slower after disaster—they're often forgotten altogether. In this episode, Leigh Brown exposes the deep inequalities she's witnessed firsthand in Western North Carolina's long road to recovery. From government red tape to rising property taxes, this is a raw look at what happens when working-class communities are pushed to the margins.   Key takeaways to listen for Why disaster relief often favors urban areas over rural ones The hidden financial toll of rebuilding for low-income, generational homeowners How property tax hikes after disaster can force people off their land The overlooked role of elitism in disaster planning and recovery Why preserving small-town economies and culture is essential to America's future   Resources mentioned in this episode American Red Cross Samaritan's Purse   Are you ready to make a difference? Go to https://www.patriotrelief.org to learn more.   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

As storms grow stronger and insurance becomes harder to access, Floridians are looking for answers—and support. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is working to stabilize the insurance market while giving homeowners the tools to build resilience before disaster strikes. Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky discusses the launch of new wind mitigation resources, the expansion of the My Safe Florida Home program, and how Florida is investing in smarter, safer homes through inspections, grants, and homeowner education. He also explains how these efforts are helping to attract more insurers back into the state and keep premiums manageable. Whether you're a homeowner navigating insurance decisions or a policymaker seeking scalable solutions, get insight into how state-led strategies can empower people to protect what matters most. Mike Yaworsky has served as Florida's insurance commissioner since March 2023. Prior to his position his was the vice chairman of the Florida Gaming Control Commissioner and was OIR's chief of staff from 2017 to 2021. Prior to joining OIR, Yaworsky served as legal counsel for the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.   More Links and Information  Check out more Fors Marsh Media Connect or partner with Fors Marsh Explore My Florida Home to apply for a free inspection or grant Keep up to date with OIR's resources, information, and more 

In this conversation, Mark Grossman, a consultant and founder of Claim Help Me, discusses the complexities of navigating insurance claims for homeowners, particularly in the aftermath of disasters. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of public adjusters, the challenges homeowners face when dealing with insurance companies, and the ethical concerns surrounding fire chasers. Mark provides insights into how homeowners can protect themselves and make informed decisions during stressful situations.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

⬥GUEST⬥Tobias Halmans, OT Incident Responder | GIAC Certified Incident Handler | Automation Security Consultant at admeritia GmbH | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-halmans/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥Business continuity planning is a familiar exercise for most IT and security leaders—but when you move into operational technology (OT), the rules change. In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, Sean Martin talks with Tobias Halmans, an incident responder at admeritia, who helps organizations prepare for and respond to incidents in OT environments. Tobias shares why disaster recovery planning in OT requires more than simply adapting IT frameworks. It demands a change in approach, mindset, and communication.OT engineers don't think in terms of “ransomware readiness.” They think in terms of safety, uptime, manual fallback options, and how long a plant can stay operational without a SCADA system. As Tobias explains, while IT teams worry about backup integrity and rapid rebooting, OT teams are focused on whether shutting down a system—even safely—is even an option. And when the recovery plan depends on third-party vendors, the assumptions made on both sides can derail the response before it begins.Tobias walks us through the nuances of defining success in OT recovery. Unlike the IT world's metrics like mean time to recover (MTTR), OT environments often hinge on production impacts and safety thresholds. Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) still exist—but they must be anchored in real-world plant operations, often shaped by vendor limitations, legacy constraints, and tightly regulated safety requirements.Perhaps most importantly, Tobias stresses that business continuity planning for OT can't just be a cybersecurity add-on. It must be part of broader risk and operational conversations, ideally happening when systems are being designed or upgraded. But in reality, many organizations are only starting these conversations now—often driven more by compliance mandates than proactive risk strategy.Whether you're a CISO trying to bridge the gap with your OT counterparts or an engineer wondering why cyber teams keep showing up with playbooks that don't fit, this conversation offers grounded, real-world insight into what preparedness really means for critical operations.⬥SPONSORS⬥LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974⬥RESOURCES⬥Inspiring Article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-fluchs_notfallvorsorge-in-der-ot-traut-euch-activity-7308744270453092352-Q8X1⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

Why are we still talking about virtualization? This week, Technology Now is returning to a classic topic in computing: Virtualization. So, what's changed in the landscape that's bought virtualization back into the limelight, and how is it being used in our current technological landscape? Brad Parks, Chief Product & Go To Market Officer at HPE's recently acquired Morpheus Data, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Brad Parks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-parks-b190464/Sources:https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/feature/The-history-of-virtualization-and-its-mark-on-data-center-managementhttps://inventivehq.com/history-of-virtualization/

Dr. Erika Felix, PSY, discusses the psychological impact of natural and human-caused disasters, offering clinical strategies and protective factors that support healing in individuals and communities. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A Practical Guide, The best interfaces we never built, Choose Tools That Make You Happy, open source has turned into two worlds, TrueNAS CORE is Dead – Long Live zVault, You should start a computer club in the place that you live, and more NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A Practical Guide (https://klarasystems.com/articles/disaster-recovery-with-zfs-practical-guide/?utm_source=BSD%20Now&utm_medium=Podcast) The best interfaces we never built (https://www.chrbutler.com/the-best-interfaces-we-never-built) News Roundup You Can Choose Tools That Make You Happy (https://borretti.me/article/you-can-choose-tools-that-make-you-happy) I feel open source has turned into two worlds (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/tech/OpenSourceTwoWorlds) UPDATE 2 – TrueNAS CORE is Dead – Long Live zVault (https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2024/04/20/truenas-core-versus-truenas-scale/#truenas-core-dead-long-live-zvault) You should start a computer club in the place that you live (https://startacomputer.club) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Brad - syslogng issue (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/618/feedback/Brad%20-%20syslogng%20issue.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Key Takeaways for local government's emergency management and response:Best practices in governmental preparedness.How to address the entire community.Ways to leverage technology to enhance information management and situational awareness.Cooperation with FEMA.Implement actionable review and continuous improvement.Featured Guest:John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, Fire Rescue, City of TampaVoices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA Recovery ResourcesICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa

      Learn when to evacuate or shelter in place, how to protect your home's structural integrity, and essential swiftwater navigation skills. Discover why FEMA's 100-year flood maps fall short and how First Street Foundation's models reveal hidden risks. Sara also covers real-time weather monitoring and equipping your attic as a last resort. Plus, hear how Texas First Responders, the Cajun Navy, and HEB Disaster Relief are aiding Kerrville's recovery—and how you can help via the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Tune in to prepare for rising waters and support Texas communities in crisis. Visit changingearthseries.com for resources and ways to donate. Learn when to evacuate or shelter in place, how to protect your home's structural integrity, and essential swiftwater navigation skills. Discover why FEMA's 100-year flood maps fall short and how First Street Foundation's models reveal hidden risks. Sara also covers real-time weather monitoring and equipping your attic as a last resort. Plus, hear how Texas First Responders, the Cajun Navy, and HEB Disaster Relief are aiding Kerrville's recovery—and how you can help via the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Tune in to prepare for rising waters and support Texas communities in crisis. Visit changingearthseries.com for resources and ways to donate.

A vulnerability in sudo brings up concerns about feature-creep, and makes us consider alternatives. Plus Broadcom starts auditing VMware customers, and how to decide which outbound ports to open on a large network's firewall.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A […]

A vulnerability in sudo brings up concerns about feature-creep, and makes us consider alternatives. Plus Broadcom starts auditing VMware customers, and how to decide which outbound ports to open on a large network's firewall.   Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Disaster Recovery with ZFS: A... Read More

Welcome to another episode of Women Petprenuers Presents Family Readiness Podcast! In today's episode, hosts Mary Oquendo and Kate Klasen, dive into two important topics every pet professional should have on their radar: disaster preparedness and peer support in the grooming industry. First, Mary shares actionable steps for preparing your business for the unexpected—from setting up cloud-based folders for vital documents and photos, to building a simple (and, yes, laminated) checklist that can secure your insurance, receipts, and records before disaster ever strikes. If you've wondered how to be truly ready when things go sideways, you'll want to grab a notepad for this one. Then, Kate introduces peer support for the pet professional community, drawing from her work with Bishop's Mission and her experience as a first responder. They discuss why having a confidential, judgment-free support group matters, how these Zoom calls work, and how anyone struggling can reach out for help. With practical tips and heartfelt conversations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to ensure their pet care business—and their mental health—is ready for whatever comes next. Grab your snacks (or, if you're the hosts' pets, try to snag a few extra treats), and settle in for a conversation full of insight, support, and that signature friendly banter.

John Mills, FEMA External Affairs Officer Region 7 joins the show to talk about FEMA recovery centers in the area.

Get ready to unpack some wild real estate stories and political showdowns with former McDowell County Commissioner and longtime real estate professional Andy Webb. From dealing with aggressive Treasury agents to local water wars and property tax debates, this conversation dives deep into the gritty realities faced by property owners in Western North Carolina. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about community trust, government overreach, and why local knowledge trumps federal oversight every time.   Key takeaways to listen for What happens when a Treasury agent demands local property? Why FEMA's disaster response sparked local outrage The big questions after a natural disaster changes property lines forever A dramatic battle between counties for the lifeblood of community growth How skyrocketing property values impact local families and community futures   Resources mentioned in this episode FEMA Patriot Relief    About Andrew WebbAndrew is a former McDowell County Commissioner and a seasoned real estate professional who began his journey in banking with Northwestern Bank. Having earned his broker's license in 1976, he has deep roots in Western North Carolina and a clear-eyed perspective shaped by decades in both private entrepreneurship and public service. Known for his independent spirit and candid approach, Andrew's experiences shed light on the complicated intersection of real estate, politics, and community.   Connect with Andrew Email: andrewkwebb56@gmail.com  Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Sponsors "You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly! Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!  

Santosh Kaveti is the CEO and Founder of ProArch. He has over 18 years of experience as a technologist, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Santosh's vision and leadership have propelled ProArch to become a dominant force in key industry verticals, such as Energy, Healthcare & Lifesciences, and Manufacturing, where he leverages his expertise in manufacturing process improvement, mentoring, and consulting00:00 Intro03:48 Protect what matters the most12:32 Talking to the client. What is worth protecting24:27 Proarch29:30 The Cultural fit with acquisition 36:40 Disaster Recovery39:50 What do you think AI is going to do?43:55 Im too small to get attacked--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Santosh visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshkaveti/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------

Santosh Kaveti is the CEO and Founder of ProArch. He has over 18 years of experience as a technologist, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Santosh's vision and leadership have propelled ProArch to become a dominant force in key industry verticals, such as Energy, Healthcare & Lifesciences, and Manufacturing, where he leverages his expertise in manufacturing process improvement, mentoring, and consulting00:00 Intro03:48 Protect what matters the most12:32 Talking to the client. What is worth protecting24:27 Proarch29:30 The Cultural fit with acquisition 36:40 Disaster Recovery39:50 What do you think AI is going to do?43:55 Im too small to get attacked--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Santosh visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshkaveti/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------

In episode 231 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons speaks with Robin Keegan, a nationally recognized leader in disaster recovery, resilience, and climate adaptation. With senior roles at FEMA and HUD during the Biden-Harris Administration—and a pivotal role in Louisiana's post-Katrina recovery—Robin brings unmatched insight into how federal recovery systems work, and more importantly, how they fail. As the current administration actively undermines the government's ability to prepare for and respond to climate disasters, Robin offers a frank assessment of what's at stake and what a truly equitable, climate-ready recovery system should look like. She also shares lessons from her time on the frontlines and how she's now helping communities adapt before the next crisis hits. It's a great episode focusing on community adaptation! Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Links in this episode: President Trump appoints new members to FEMA Review Councilhttps://www.ems1.com/disaster-management/president-trump-appoints-new-members-to-fema-review-council Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts   Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on Android Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

Hurricane season is here, and waiting until the last minute to prepare is a recipe for disaster. In this essential episode of Ready Your Future, Todd shares his real-world experience surviving multiple hurricanes to deliver the ultimate hurricane preparedness checklist that could save your family's life. You'll discover why most people fail at hurricane preparedness and learn the critical before, during, and after strategies that separate prepared families from those left scrambling in the dark. This comprehensive prepper guide goes beyond basic survival tips to reveal advanced readiness strategies including generator management, food preservation without power, and how to build community goodwill during emergencies. Todd's nine-page hurricane preparedness checklist serves as your complete roadmap for weathering any storm, whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting your preparedness journey. Learn why hurricane preparedness is universal preparedness, and how these same principles apply to any disaster scenario you might face. Download the free preparedness checklist and transform your family's ability to thrive during nature's most powerful storms. Download the FREE Hurricane Preparedness Checklist on Ready Your Future. Of Interest Join the Tribe For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP:  www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-linksBoost the signal with a $5 monthly donation! Become a TRL Insider Member with a ton of extra content!--------------The more you worry about the future, the less you enjoy the present.” Many working for federal agencies, such as FEMA, are worried about the future because of things happening in the present.For that reason, the Disaster Tough Podcast returns with a timely conversation with former FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. Pete served at the highest levels of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security during President Trump's first term.Since then, he has been providing his expertise in the private sector, including his current role as Vice President of Resiliency and Disaster Recovery at Hill International, Inc.In this episode, Pete shares his thoughts on the current situation at FEMA amid recent reductions in workforce within the agency. He also discusses what employees and emergency management professionals can do to remain viable and ready in the face of uncertainty.He and host, John Scardena, point out the difficulties that EM professionals run into when it comes to response because of bureaucracy.He says the expectations often differ from the process and final response.As such, he calls for systems to be put in place so that state and local agencies have more ability to respond first, and only request federal assistance when necessary.--------------Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by Professionals for Professionals:https://www.dobermanemg.com/impulse Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Lisa Sorg from Inside Climate News reports the NC Commerce Department has hired a firm to oversee Hurricane Helene disaster recovery in Western North Carolina. But the firm lost a contract for poor performance in disaster recovery in Eastern NC just a few years ago. Plus, no charges filed over a disturbance between Congressman Chuck Edwards and a Rotary Club member in Asheville. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the legacy of racial covenants impact housing equity and even fire recovery?   Host Curtis Chang welcomes Jasmin Shupper, visionary founder and CEO of Greenline Housing Foundation, to explore how racial injustice magnifies the impact of natural disasters. Together, they dive into the devastating effects of the LA fires—particularly the Eaton Fire in Altadena—where Black homeowners have faced disproportionate losses due to historical practices like redlining and racially restrictive covenants. Jasmin shares how her mission to close the racial wealth gap and prevent mass displacement offers a path toward real estate justice, resilience, and renewal. She also reflects on her personal journey from Chicago's South Side to leading national efforts for housing equity and disaster recovery.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Remembering the subprime mortgage crisis 40 Acres and a Mule (video) Pasadena Community Foundation: the Altadena Builds Back Foundation Richard Rothstein's The Color of Law Richard Rothstein on Fresh Air: How The U.S. Government Segregated America Stanford uses AI to find: Racially Restrictive Covenants  Redlining in real estate: How discriminatory practices still affect Black communities   Aftermath of the Eaton Fire in Altadena: All Altadena Land Owners Impacted by Eaton Fire Have Turned in Right of Entry Forms Looting Fuels 250% Crime Surge in Fire-Devastated Altadena These theater kids rise from the ashes of the Eaton fire   More from Jasmin Shupper & Greenline Housing: Learn More about Greenline Housing Foundation Greenline's work with Eaton Fire victims: https://greenlinehousing.org/eaton-fire/ PBS features Greenline's work after the wildfires LAist features Greenline's development work to keep Altadena diverse CBS News features Greenline and real estate after the Eaton Fire   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter