
How to Disaster is a podcast for people navigating the aftermath of disaster — and for the leaders, helpers, and decision-makers working to support them.
Hosted by Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO of After the Fire USA, the show makes disaster recovery clearer, more human, and less overwhelming. Each episode helps listeners understand what happens after the headlines fade: how recovery systems work, wh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryNewsNews CommentarySociety & Culture | |||

Mayor Richard Bissen reflects on leading Maui through the immediate response and long recovery following the August 2023 fires.
He shares why listening, community meetings, trusted local advisers, and careful preparation have shaped the county’s ap... more
In this episode of How to Disaster, Jennifer speaks with American singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc about the Eaton Fire, its impact on his family, and the community of Altadena that he has worked to support in its aftermath. He reflects on evacuating... more
In this episode of How to Disaster, Jennifer speaks with Renae Hanvin and Dr. Daniel P. Aldrich about why relationships are one of the strongest foundations of disaster resilience and recovery. Together, they explain social capital in plain language:... more
In this episode of How to Disaster, Jennifer Gray Thompson talks with Tennis Wick, former Permit Sonoma Building Department Director, about what local government becomes after a megafire. Drawing from Sonoma County’s 2017 fires, Tennis reflects on th... more
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Apple Podcasts | #170 |
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A human-centered, long-horizon look at disaster recovery, focusing on how communities organize, rebuild, and heal after megafires and other catastrophes. Conversations center on emergent leadership, survivor stories, and practical pathways—from insurance and defensible-space programs to mass timber and trauma-informed care—showing how local action, policy, and philanthropy intersect to shape resilient outcomes. Notable throughlines include trust-building, community-led rebuilding, and the role of storytelling, data, and technology in reducing survivor burden. The show often foregrounds grassroots organizers, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners, offering actionable takeaways for listeners seeking to support recovery efforts or pursu... more
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