Disaster Preparedness: Building Resilience Before the Winds Rise

Hurricane season officially begins June 1st; and if you're feeling almost prepared, you're not alone. In this special episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, we’re leaning into hurricane preparedness and the power of community partnerships. Thanks to a grant from Verizon through United Way Worldwide, we're amplifying our efforts during National Hurricane Preparedness Month to ensure that our neighbors are ready. Not just to face storms, but to recover from them stronger than before. Bronwyn welcomes Vice President of Investments and Partnership Strategies Josh Dunn and Disaster Resilience Officer Heather Koester to discuss getting better prepared, how United Way Suncoast supports long-term recovery, the lessons learned from Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, and why resilience starts before the storm hits.