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SERIES: Role of the Public Sector “When things go wrong, if you're not already ready, it's too late to get ready.” -Nancy Brown Episode Description: Preparedness builds resilience and a resilient community always wins over any...
SERIES: Role of the Public Sector
“When things go wrong, if you're not already ready, it's too late to get ready.” -Nancy Brown
Episode Description:
Preparedness builds resilience and a resilient community always wins over any disaster. In this episode, Jennifer sits with Nancy Brown, the Community Preparedness Program Manager of Sonoma County. Nancy talks about the role of the public sector in ensuring that their community is adequately prepared for a disaster and how to overcome the challenges that come with this unique assignment. Jennifer and Nancy also discuss strategies and checklists to help the community prepare for communication failures, make evacuation organized, and help the LatinX community. The more prepared we are, the more we can help each other move towards a better tomorrow. Don’t miss out on expert advice and practical tips to help you get started on preparedness!
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Highlights:
02:27: Why be Prepared
05:48: Preparedness Challenges
11:24: Evacuation Checklist
15:46: Disaster Response and the LatinX Community
25:17: The Best Place to Make a Difference
32:48: How to Help Communities Post Disaster
37:54: The World of Disaster Response
45:44: Out of Control is the Norm of Disaster
49:22: How to: Self-Care in Disaster
52:21: Don’t Forget Your Neighbors
