Surviving Catastrophic Floods: Advanced Preparedness for Major Flood Events

About this episode

Sara F. Hathaway discusses advanced preparedness for catastrophic floods, including evacuation strategies and community support efforts in Texas.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Sara F. Hathaway

Topics covered

• flood preparedness
• evacuation strategies
• home protection
• swiftwater navigation
• disaster relief
• community support

Keywords

• flood events
• FEMA flood maps
• real-time weather monitoring
• structural integrity
• swiftwater navigation skills
• disaster relief
• Kerrville recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FEMA, First Street Foundation, Texas First Responders, Cajun Navy, HEB Disaster Relief, Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

Places: Kerrville, Texas

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