83_Year in Review: Disasters, Lessons Learned & What’s Next

2025 flew by — and in this Season 3 Year-in-Review episode, Jason Perez and Pappy (Jason Martin) look back at what made this year memorable: major disasters and real-time event breakdowns, standout guests and episodes, and the key preparedness lessons that kept showing up again and again. We also shift into winter weather preparedness with practical reminders for travel, vehicle readiness, power outages, cold exposure, pets, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. And before we close, we tease what’s coming next — including a major update to our Community Emergency Planning (CEP) course and what that means for bringing training into communities.Drop a comment: What was your favorite episode of 2025 — and what do you want more of in 2026?Featured / Mentioned Guests (Season 3 highlights):•Chris Grollnek (Active Shooter Prevention Project)•Arthur Simental (Disaster wargaming / tabletop training)•IBHS guests (home hardening, wildfire & hurricane mitigation)•Mariah Washington (NYC Emergency Management)•Anthony Escoto (Disaster Operations Group) Chapters00:00 - “Didn’t it just start?” 2025 flies by00:53 - DisasterClass intro + bell (Class is in session)01:36 - Thank you to listeners & sponsors02:18 - Favorite episodes? Tell us what you want more of03:05 - Live event breakdown: LA wildfires (Palisades & Eaton)04:32 - Do you want more real-time disaster breakdown episodes?05:02 - Ad Break: Sawyer Products05:47 - Favorite guest highlight: NYC Emergency Management (Mariah Washington)06:57 - Roundtable: AI in emergency management (ChatGPT “put to the test”)08:54 - AI as a tool: benefits, limits, and misuse risks11:49 - Favorite guest highlight: Arthur Simental + disaster wargaming12:56 - Arthur + Todd Manns: building scenario-driven games13:17 - IBHS episodes: resilient homes, hurricanes, wildfire science15:17 - Why full-scale testing matters (real-world vs computer models)16:07 - Chris Grollnek: active shooter preparedness insights16:45 - Winter weather readiness: why this matters right now17:14 - Winter travel + vehicle kit essentials18:30 - Power outages: generator safety, food safety, surge protection19:18 - Cold exposure safety + pets + wind chill risks20:50 - Check on neighbors: vulnerable populations & welfare checks21:39 - Real winter road shutdown lessons (why preparedness saves lives)23:38 - Looking ahead: big things coming in 202624:06 - CEP course update teaser (major upgrade coming soon)25:07 - CEP expansion: hosting training in your own community25:41 - Partnership: Disaster Operations Group (Anthony Escoto)26:03 - Wrap-up: feedback, rewatch episodes, and stay tuned26:49 - Closing: Stay educated, prepared, and equipped 🔗 Sponsors & Partners🧢 Sawyer ProductsSawyer offers the most advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries—everything from high-quality water filtration systems to insect repellents. Every purchase supports clean water programs for those in need, both in the U.S. and around the world, including disaster relief efforts. 👉 Visit: https://www.sawyer.com🩸 STOP THE BLEED® Coalition Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death after injury. But in just one hour, you can learn three simple steps to save a life. The STOP THE BLEED® Coalition is a nonprofit organization formed to support and scale the national STOP THE BLEED® campaign, helping bring bleeding control training and tools to communities across the country. Find a class near you and learn how you can get involved. 🌐 Visit: StopTheBleedCoalition.org🛡️ Instinct Ready DisasterClass is proudly brought to you by Instinct Ready, dedicated to educating, preparing, and equipping communities for emergencies and disasters through quality training, comprehensive planning, and premium products. 🎁 Get 10% off your order with code DISASTERCLASS 📞 Call: (845) 244-6360 🌐 Visit: https://www.instinctready.com.