The Disaster Response

A tropical storm devastates the Philippine islands of Leyte & Samar.00:01:30 Introduction00:05:02 Typhoon Yolanda 00:37:22 Reconstruction01:05:10 Preparedness & the Climate 01:18:58 ConclusionOur Instagram - Our Patreon

Josiah & Paul discuss The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine.Our Instagram - Our Patreon

A killer fog rolls through London.00:01:30 - Introduction00:07:50 - Pea Soup01:00:21 - The Killer Fog01:24:17 - The Clean Air Acts & ConclusionOur Instagram - Our Patreon

January 12, 1888 is a bad time to be on your way home from school as Paul & Josiah discuss their most chilling story yet.00:01:20 - Introduction00:08:40 - Walter00:18:23 - Background00:53:15 - Blizzard01:30:34 - Walter, Part II01:36:43 - Recovery & Review02:17:33 - ConclusionSources - Our Instagram - Our Patreon

Paul & Josiah discuss the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded.00:01:24 Introduction00:09:00 The Eruption of Mt. Tambora00:30:30 Background00:45:07 Recovery01:02:19 The Year Without Summer01:41:48 Recovery #202:14:41 Context Corner02:36:25 ConclusionSources - Our Instagram - Our PatreonPaintings mentioned in the episode:‘The Scarlet Sunset: A French Town on a River‘, Joseph Mallord William Turner, c.1830'Woman before the Rising or Setting Sun', Caspar David Friedrich, c.1818-24

Paul & Josiah discuss the deadliest tropical cyclone of all time, and the genocide that happened because of it.00:01:57 Introduction00:12:48 Disaster00:25:52 Background00:58:08 Recovery01:22:11 Election 197001:22:44 Manpura01:41:18 Operation Searchlight01:50:01 War02:41:41 Conclusion⁠Expansion Empoderando a Inmigrantes⁠Sources - Our Instagram - Our Patreon

Cat and Josiah discuss the El Niño costero of 2017.⁠Our Instagram⁠ • ⁠Our Patreon⁠ • ⁠Photos & Sources

Paul & Josiah discuss the San Franciso Earthquake of 1906. Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast Instagram: @thedisasterresponse Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2025/01/27/013-the-san-francisco-earthquake-1906/

Josiah & Paul spend a snowy winter holiday discussing a snowy winter disaster. This will be the last episode of 2024. Thank you so much for listening and supporting our podcast! Next year, we’re moving to a monthly schedule instead of semi-weekly. Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast Instagram: @thedisasterresponse Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/12/16/012-the-polar-vortex-2014/

Paul, Josiah and a surprise special guest discuss the Johnstown flood of 1889. Images Referenced: Image 1: Title “Johnstown Flood” at https://digital.library.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A000579.PIC Image 2: Captioned “House ripped from its foundation by the flood in Johnstown, with a tree trunk sticking out of a window. (Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images)” at https://www.history.com/news/how-americas-most-powerful-men-caused-americas-deadliest-flood Link to Association of State Dam Safety Officials: https://www.damsafety.org Episode 011 Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/12/04/011-the-great-johnstown-flood-1889/ Episode 009 Follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/12/04/episode-009-follow-up-notes/

Paul & Josiah talk about the first of 2017's hurricane trifecta. Texas gets record breaking rain, chemicals combust, and Trump issues a pardon. Also, baseball happens. Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Photo 1: https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2017/08/28/gettyimages-839916710_wide-9b92a19465db27d8974b7928e5ebc82745d2513f.jpg?s=1100&c=85&f=webp Photo 2: https://www.thelist.com/img/gallery/the-biggest-heroes-of-hurricane-harvey/intro-1504283385.jpg Episode 010 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/?p=107

Paul & Josiah wrap up discussion of one of the most impactful earthquakes in history. Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 009 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/11/06/episode-009-the-haiti-earthquake-2010-part-2/

Paul & Josiah discuss a very short event with a very long impact. Our Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast⁠ We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 009 sources: ⁠https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/11/04/episode-009-the-haiti-earthquake-2010-part-1/⁠ Episode 007 follow-up: ⁠https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jun/21/17th-century-fire-engine-restored-for-great-fire-of-london-exhibition⁠

If you feel it, chase it! Paul & Josiah aren't in Kansas anymore; instead, they're chasing the USA's deadliest tornado across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. NVOAD: https://www.nvoad.org/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 008 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/21/008-the-tri-state-tornado-1925/ Episode 007 follow-up: (coming soon)

Paul & Josiah hop across the pond to discuss an apocalyptic nightmare with a shockingly low death toll. To donate or assist in Hurricane Helene recovery, go to www.nvoad.org Episode 007 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/07/007-the-great-fire-of-london-1666/ Episode 006 follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/10/10/episode-006-follow-up-notes/

Paul & Josiah discuss the most famous volcanic eruption of the modern era. Spirit Lake Outflow Project: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/giffordpinchot/landmanagement/?cid=fseprd488792 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 006 sources & eruption pictures: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/23/006-mt-st-helens-1980/ Episode 005 follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/23/episode-005-follow-up-notes/

Paul & Josiah discuss their first hurricane. National Hurricane Center homepage: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/thedisasterresponsepodcast We're on Instagram @thedisasterresponse Episode 005 sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/09/005-hurricane-dorian-2019/ Episode 004 follow-up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/09/09/episode-004-follow-up-notes/

Paul & Josiah enter the 21st century by discussing a devastating California wildfire. Frank's book: https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/dont-thank-god-thank-the-crash-test-dummies-that-came-before-you Go-bags: http://ready.com/kithttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gear-for-your-bug-out-bag/ Additional preparedness resources: https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/prepare-your-family/https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/pets-and-wildfire-smoke/ CA Insurance Policies Public Comment: CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov Organizations still accepting donations for Camp Fire recovery: https://www.campfire-collaborative.org/supporthttps://www.nvcf.org/community-response-fundhttps://www.rebuildparadise.org/ Episode 003 Follow Up: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/08/26/episode-003-follow-up-notes/ Episode 004 Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/08/26/004-the-camp-fire-2018/

Paul & Josiah lay a foundation for the future by discussing FEMA, the U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency. Also, Josiah's new microphone doesn't work. Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/08/12/003-fema/

Paul & Josiah discuss one of the most famous disasters ever. Also, Paul sings. Sources: https://thedisasterresponse.com/2024/08/12/002-pompeii-the-eruption-of-mt-vesuvius-79/