Disaster News Network Podcast
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Disaster News Network (DNN) is a news service that tells the story of disaster response and suggests appropriate ways the public can help survivors. It also facilitates information sharing among disaster responders.
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The Next Generation of Disaster Response Research
Author: Jim Skillington Tue, Jul 22, 2008
Disaster Research and Response: The Next Generation
Florence Coppola, executive for national disaster ministries with the United Church of Christ, and Dr. Tom Birkland, the William T. Kretzer professor of public policy at North Carolina State University, discuss the future generation of disaster researchers and responders. Both express their hopes that the academic world and faith-based disaster response community will work more closely in the future.
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The Balancing Act Between Immediate Response and Long-Term Recovery:
Author: Jim Skillington Fri, Jun 27, 2008
Zach Wolgemuth, associate director of children's disaster ministries, and Scott Sundberg, communications director for Mennonite Disaster Service, discuss how their organizations serve disaster survivors in various stages of their recovery.
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Disaster Preparation: DNN Radio February 2008
Author: Jim Skillington Fri, Feb 29, 2008
This month's podcast features two national disaster response leaders. Interviews are with Diana Rothe-Smith, executive director of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and with Bonnie Vollmering, associate director for the domestic emergency response program for Church World Service.
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Faith-based Response to Incidents of Public Violence
Author: Jim Skillington Fri, Feb 29, 2008
What is the role of faith-based groups and churches after an incident of public violence? From tragic shootings in municipal meetings, on college campuses, to workplace incidents, it seems nobody is immune to public violence. Guests include Laurie Kraus, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Bill King, Lutheran campus minister at Virginia Tech.
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Caring for Children Following Disasters
Author: Jim Skillington Sat, Jan 19, 2008
The January DNN Radio podcast focuses on the needs of children after a disaster, and programs that make a difference in hundreds of young lives every year. Guests are Mike Nevergall, associate for program interpretation for Lutheran Disaster Response, and Judy Bezon, associate director for Children's Disaster Services, a program administered by the Church of the Brethren.
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Responding in Washington: DNN Radio Dec. 2007
Author: Jim Skillington Tue, Dec 11, 2007
The DNN Radio December podcast discusses flooding in Washington state as well as long-term recovery from the California wildfires. Guests include Rob Harper, spokesperson for Washington state emergency management; and Denny Nissley, executive director of Christ In Action.
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Long-term Recovery from the California Wildfires
Author: Jim Skillington Fri, Nov 16, 2007
The DNN Radio November podcast discusses long-term recovery needs in the wake of the California wildfires. Guests discuss the particular challenges related to spiritual care, serving undocumented citizens, and other aspects of long-term recovery. Guests include Beth Goss, a member of the national response team with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance; and Jane Heckles, Conference Minister of the Southern California and Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ.
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Volunteers: The Heart of Long-Term Recovery
Author: Jim Skillington Mon, Nov 05, 2007
Volunteers are at the heart long-term response to Hurricane Katrina. Two volunteer coordinators are interviewed.
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Oklahoma ice storm response
Tue, Apr 17, 2007
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Disaster Child Care program
Mon, Jan 08, 2007
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