Partners in Preparedness: Neighborhoods and Emergency Respon

Peak Moment 181: The last thing "Dr. Doom" Bob Hamlin expected was citizens offering to help his county Emergency Management Department. But when Deborah Stinson from Port Townsend's Local 20/20 came to Bob's office after Hurricane Katrina, they formed a partnership. Citizens are organizing and educating neighborhoods to be more self-reliant in emergencies. And they're at the table with emergency responders in planning for disasters.

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[MatthewCravatt]

I really appreciate this type of "can do" and "how to" instructional video. We are looking at similar issues in our small rural community, Tishomingo OK. The websites noted in this video and others like it provide a template for us to work from. We don't all have to invent the wheel, just put it on the wagon that serves our needs. Thanks Peak Moment TV.

[peakmoment]

@MatthewCravatt, Thanks! That's exactly what this show is for. These folks inspired others in Methow Valley Washington to follow in their footsteps -- and they got rolling within a few months. May it work likewise for your community. ~ Janaia

[paulineprojectlove]

Peak Oil makes these kinds of preparedness so much more vital. When resources are stretched thin or used up, when transporting large amounts of water, food, temporary shelter, MEDICINE is reliant on petroleum transportation (but there's no more cheap petroleum to move those resources), a community MUST be able to take care of itself. We saw what happened in Haiti because they were not set up for a catastrophe.

[jfrogto]

Thanks a lot and 6 stars from germany. I'm involved in german transition town movement and it's obvious that transition movement has to keep an eye on emergency preparedness.

I will search for contact with the officials engaged in this issue, which i would have overlooked without you.

[5lkk]

As am emergency preparedness volunteer, I really glad U decided to take the time to do this interview. Unfortunately this is something that's very difficult to keep the public attuned to on a long term basis. While it's great that so many rarely, if ever have to put preparedness into action, that does lead to complacency.

[monterock100]

Excellent interview! Like Matthew, I appreciate the "can do" and "how to" presentation. Here in Fort Smith, AR where I live, my wife, myself and a few others in our neighborhood started a community garden 5yrs ago and one of the primary intentions motivating this project was that we wanted to build community. However, it just hasn't worked to accomplish that objective. Perhaps, building community around the possibility or, in some cases, probability of disaster..might just be the "ticket."

[MutantChameleon]

@mythic89 Hahaha...

[Nytestorm86]

Wouldn't that be peaches and Cream, No I don't think so. The Good times are not here, Just because the "recession" is over does not mean it will stop there, its going to be a reverberation blow that affects millions for a long time to come. And Not only is it going to be affecting us all, but it has weakened our already weak systems, which need revision, and public support. WE THE PEOPLE NEED TO STAND UP AND FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND REGAIN OUR PRESTIGE AS THE #1 COUNTRY. UNITED WE STAND!

[mythic89]

Nothing is going to happen people chill out the recession is over and the good times ate here again!!!!!