The Human Side of Hurricane Response

Guest: Samira Davis, United Cajun Navy

When disaster strikes, it’s often the people on the ground — not the headlines — who make the biggest difference. During Hurricane Florence, while historic floods swallowed neighborhoods across the Carolinas, Samira Davis was among those who stepped up. As a volunteer with the United Cajun Navy, she helped coordinate relief for families, pets, and even horses — filling the gaps between official response and human need. In this episode, we hear her firsthand account of what it’s like to navigate chaos and compassion side by side, the lessons she’s carried from that experience, and how grassroots responders are reshaping what disaster recovery looks like.

CHAPTERS

1. 00:00 The Human Impact of Disaster Response
2. 03:03 Becoming a Weather Geek: Personal Journeys
3. 06:16 The Role of Grassroots Organizations in Disaster Relief
4. 09:02 The United Cajun Navy: A New Era of Response
5. 11:55 Navigating Challenges in Disaster Recovery
6. 14:46 BREAK 1
7. 14:54 The Importance of Preparedness and Community
8. 18:06 Animal Rescue in Disaster Situations
9. 21:09 The Long-Term Effects of Natural Disasters
10. 23:56 Getting Involved: How to Help
11. 27:04 The Power of Community and Collaboration
12. 27:40 BREAK 2
13. 00:27:41 Real Estate Lessons from Disasters
14. 00:31:28 Collective Action and Preparedness
15. 00:34:54 Evolving Strategies in Disaster Relief
16. 00:37:12 Conclusion and Call to Action

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