86_Preparedness is broken

Across the country, people are doing what they’ve been told.They build emergency kits.They follow alerts.They evacuate when ordered.And still — they lose everything.Not during the disaster.After it.In Part 1 of this documentary-style episode, DisasterClass examines a hard truth most preparedness conversations avoid: survival is not the same as recovery.Homes may survive storms but become unlivable. Insurance claims may be approved but still fall short. Families may do “everything right” and still never fully recover.To understand why preparedness is failing — and why that failure is accelerating — hosts Jason Perez and Jason “Pappy” Martin speak with Ben Gilliland, a technologist and disaster-resilience expert whose work focuses on what determines whether recovery is even possible after first responders leave.This episode does not offer quick tips or checklists. Instead, it asks a deeper question:Is the way we define preparedness still working?🎧 This is Part 1 of a two-part documentary series.Part 2 explores how risk becomes visible — and what changes when people can finally see it. ⸻🔗 Sponsors & Partners🩸 STOP THE BLEED® CoalitionUncontrolled 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.🌐 Visit: StopTheBleedCoalition.org 🛡️ Instinct ReadyDisasterClass 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.comChapters00:00 – The Problem No One Talks About00:32 – Is Preparedness Still Working?00:40 – Why This Episode Is Different01:05 – DisasterClass Introduction01:27 – Why Preparedness Is Failing01:36 – Introducing Ben Gilliland02:01 – Survival vs. Recovery03:10 – Where Preparedness Stops04:15 – The Hidden Cost After Disasters05:35 – Why Recovery Is Getting Harder06:45 – What Preparedness Misses07:45 – The Question That Changes Everything08:34 – Final Reflection & What Comes Next