disaster-response
40 videos tagged disaster-response across 6 categories.
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Radio Fire Watch & The Importance of a Simple Analog Repeater
How volunteer ham radio operators coordinated a fire watch during the La Habra, California fire to prevent spread, demonstrating practical emergency communication.
Strong Earthquakes in Vanuatu and SE Japan—October 25, 2026
Real-time earthquake report covering magnitude, location, and tsunami risk assessment for Vanuatu and southeast Japan using USGS and Pacific seismic network data.
Earthquakes World Wide, New Madrid Earthquake Watch — October 14, 2026
Ongoing seismic monitoring and New Madrid fault-zone earthquake risk assessment, using USGS and international seismic agency data.
Earthquakes, Hurricane Isais, Rachel, West Coast, East Coast, Rockies Snow — October 12, 2026
Live emergency management briefing covering active seismic activity, hurricane tracking, severe weather across US regions, and preparedness implications.
Tropical Storm Rachel, Hurricane Isaias: Prepare Now
Real-time hurricane preparedness briefing covering Tropical Storm Rachel and Hurricane Isaias making landfall, with actionable preparation steps for affected households.
What Happens to Emergency Alerts When the Cell Network Dies?
Learn how the Mystic Alerts Act enables satellite-based emergency notifications when cellular infrastructure fails.
93% Didn't Get an Official Warning First
Research on the 2023 Lahaina wildfire reveals most survivors received no official alert before deciding to evacuate — what that means for your own disaster readiness.
Prepare Now — Not When They Order You to Leave
Why hurricane preparation decisions made before evacuation orders are issued can be the most critical ones.
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake: Ham Radio's 70-Hour Emergency Response
Historical account of how a single ham radio operator maintained emergency communications for 70 hours after the 1964 Alaska earthquake when all other infrastructure failed.
Earthquakes, Hurricane Damage, East Coast Earthquakes — Sept. 28, 2026
Overview of recent earthquake activity, hurricane damage assessment, and East Coast seismic risk from an emergency management educator.
How a Blind Ham Radio Operator Saved Two Lives in Hurricane Katrina
True story of a ham radio operator who coordinated a Coast Guard rescue during Hurricane Katrina when conventional emergency systems failed, demonstrating ham radio's value in grid-down scenarios.
What Happens When FEMA Can't Save Everyone?
How household and community preparedness matters when federal disaster response is overwhelmed by simultaneous major emergencies.
9/11: He Stayed With the Transmitter. She Was 10 and Just Got Licensed.
Two ham radio operators' stories from September 11th: a broadcast engineer maintaining WTC communications and a newly-licensed ten-year-old running a Red Cross shelter's radio operations.
Disaster Communications: All About SATERN
Overview of the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN): how amateur radio volunteers provide emergency communications when conventional systems fail during disasters.
Why Preppers Freeze: Fear and Panic in a Real Disaster
How to maintain mental resilience during catastrophe, drawing on military training to prevent fear from turning into blind panic.
Nepal Floods: A Powerful Lesson in Emergency Communication
How communication redundancy—combining ham radio with mobile, satellite, and internet systems—keeps disaster response resilient when any single system fails.
When Mobile Networks Fail, Ham Radio Can Save Lives
How amateur radio operators establish communication during disasters when mobile networks and internet infrastructure are unavailable, using independent power and radio frequency propagation.
Nepal Floods: When Communication Fails, Ham Radio Can Save Lives
Case study of how amateur radio operators provided critical communication during Nepal's 2026 floods when normal infrastructure failed, and why disaster preparedness includes radio readiness.
If I Could Only Prepare One Room in My House, It Would Be This One
Building a household command center: consolidating communications, power, lighting, medical supplies, maps, documents, and emergency plans in one accessible location.
Ham Radio to the Rescue: Emergency Communications When Phones and Internet Fail
Real-world account of ham radio operators deployed during an emergency when conventional communication systems failed, plus the history of wireless technology from Maxwell through Marconi.
Ham Radio: From Hilltop Repeaters to the International Space Station
Overview of ham radio infrastructure, repeater systems for extended range, emergency communication during large events, and amateur radio contact with the ISS.
When Mobile Networks Fail, Ham Radio Works!
Why ham radio remains a reliable emergency communication tool when cellular and internet infrastructure fails during disasters, with real-world examples from earthquake and flood response.
When You Are the First (or Only) Responder
Two-minute primer on household readiness when you must act alone during a disaster to protect yourself and family.
Why Is Everyone Comparing the Spokane Fire to Lahaina?
Examination of the 2026 Spokane-area wildfires, burn patterns, and comparisons to Lahaina; explores how drought, weather, and infrastructure influence wildfire behavior and recovery.
5 Families You'll See After Every Major Disaster
Behavioral patterns that emerge in families during disasters: denial, delay, panic, false confidence, and proactive preparation—and how they shape outcomes.
This Tiny Tool Gives You Emergency Water
Learn how a compact water key can access emergency water sources at public facilities when stored in an everyday carry kit.
Ham Exam Preparation
Overview of amateur radio licensing, station rules, and communication procedures for emergency messaging during natural disasters and grid-down scenarios.
Family and Household Disaster Preparedness
Hour-long webinar on household emergency preparedness basics: threat awareness, family planning, alert systems, emergency supplies, and community involvement.
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Senator Cruz highlights ham radio operators' essential role in disaster communications when cellular networks fail, citing Hurricane Harvey and recent flood responses.
How and Where is Your Family Reuniting After a Major Disaster?
54-second primer on establishing a family reunion plan and communication protocol for post-disaster scenarios.
Natural Disaster Survival Skills: Essential Training for Preppers
Essential survival skills for natural disasters: bug-out bag packing, first aid, and family emergency protection strategies.
Long Wire Antenna Raise
Seven-minute walkthrough of raising and installing a long wire antenna for emergency ham radio communications after storm damage.
Living in Mass Care Shelters During a Disaster
What to expect if you must evacuate to a mass care shelter: setup timelines, basic services, logistics challenges, and how to maintain self-sufficiency in a shared facility.
Evacuation Notices
Overview of the three types of evacuation notices and how to recognize and respond to each one during a disaster.
How to Respond to a Disaster – Course Introduction
Introduction to a disaster-response course covering all-hazards planning, stay-or-evacuate decisions, home sheltering, evacuation logistics, and mass care shelter navigation.
A New Ham's Trial By Fire: First Emergency Activation During Major Flood in Tennessee
A retired Army veteran's first amateur radio emergency deployment during Tennessee flooding, drawing on military experience to support disaster response communications.
Ham Radio Challenges in Search and Rescue Operations
How amateur radio operators in remote British Columbia coordinated communications during a mountain search-and-rescue operation, overcoming terrain and distance obstacles.
Emergency Lanyards for When You Must Evacuate Quickly
Four-minute walkthrough of emergency identification lanyards: what to include, why they matter in FEMA evacuation scenarios, and how they help with shelter access and property documentation.
Disaster Emergency Plan - Family Evacuation Preparedness
Four-minute walkthrough of evacuation planning fundamentals: shelter proximity, family coordination, and communication protocols when disasters force relocation.
Why Be a Prepper
Seven-minute case for household preparedness using Hurricane Sandy as a real-world example of why planning for the unknown matters.