26 October 2024
Saturday Mornings: Damon Coppola and George Haddow on US disaster preparedness and the politics around it
Tune in to the "Wide World Segment" on the "Saturday Mornings Show" with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, author Neil Humphreys.
This week, they talk with disaster experts Damon Coppola, Principal at Shoreline Risk, and George Haddow, Principal at Bullock & Haddow LLC and former FEMA official about recent global weather disasters and the urgent need for governments to prioritize preparedness. This episode examines the challenges and explores how US voters are increasingly viewing weather events through a political lens, sometimes dismissing them as conspiracies. Glenn, Neil, Damon, and George discuss:
●The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide.
●The role of government in disaster preparedness and mitigation.
●The politicization of weather events and the impact on public perception.
This episode of the "Saturday Mornings Show" provides insights into the intersection of climate change, disaster preparedness, and political discourse.1 Subscribe and follow for more engaging discussions on global affairs.

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