Jun 13, 2022
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 Christa:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christasandelierlopez/
Connect with George:
Website: https://mirsoniagroup.com/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LawsPR51
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-laws-garcia/
“In five days, we had over $500,000, and it was just an incredible show of love for Vieques.” -Kelly Thompson
“Take the time when there is not a disaster to adjust from the lessons learned and to use these resources that are being put out there to build resiliency.” -Mark Martin Bras
“I'm always updating what's in my house and what my house looks like for insurance purposes. Most people have a smartphone so you can do it.” -Christa López Ph.D., CEM
“That inequality that happens under colonialism creates a structural vulnerability that becomes exacerbated and highlighted.” -George Laws Garcia
Episode Description:
We often talk about wildfires here at After the Fire. But in this episode, we are going deep into the extreme opposite of the spectrum, hurricane— a type of disaster that is equally deserving of our attention.
A hurricane or tropical cyclone is a type of storm that generally develops in tropical regions and has a brewing center below the surface of the ocean. Hurricanes are most common in the summer and fall.
And when the hurricane season approaches, it's hard to not feel a sense of threat and dread. Whether you are a recent storm victim or looking to be prepared for future hurricanes, this episode is for you!
Our guests share steps to ensure that you have the resources you need to prepare and recover from this disaster. Here from Viequeslove’s Co-Founder Mark Martin Bras and Executive Director Kelly Thompson, Chief of Staff for Community Development and Revitalization for the Texas General Land Office Dr. Christa López, and Mirsonia Group’s Executive Director, George Laws Garcia.
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Highlights:
01:32: How to Face Disaster on an Island (Hurricane Maria) with Kelly Thompson and Martin Bras
05:19: How to Serve Communities Pre and Post Disaster with Christa López PhD CEM
09:43: How to Bridge the Gap Between Federal and Local Policy with George Laws Garcia