This week, Gina and Stephen talk about the weather. Specifically, when weather gets dangerous, how technology helps us to prepare and survive. Both the hosts have a history of preparing for bad weather, and how this has evolved with technology over time.
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Today’s show notes and links:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The Iowa derecho of 2020, City of Cedar Rapids (Stephen talks about this at the 4 minute mark)
The Iowa Floods of 2008, University of Iowa Digital Library (Stephen talks about his experiences at at 05:35)
Red Cross - Become a Volunteer, American Red Cross
Additional Readings
Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills of Psychological Recovery, NTCSN Learning Center
Dr. Griffin’s Go-Bag Contents:
Jackery
Self-charging light bulbs
Lanterns
Battery-powered tea lights
BBQ grill and/or hot plate
Rechargeable batteries
Canned goods
Water containers (5-gallon containers, bathtub water bladders, plasting water skins, recycled jugs…whatever works)
Water purification pills
Cooler
Anything solar-powered
Storm radio (hand crank or water)
Mini chainsaw
Hatchet
Water barriers/water snakes
Drill
Shutters
Plylocks
Self-tapping screws
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