Surviving the Tempest: A Tale of Two Hurricanes

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow invites returning guest and long-time friend Jonisha Jones to share her firsthand experiences of weathering two back-to-back hurricanes in Florida in 2024. Jonisha recounts the emotional and physical challenges she faced during Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October. From frantic preparations to the aftermath of the storms, Jonisha offers valuable insights into the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found within communities during times of crisis. She explores how Florida residents often adopt a nonchalant attitude toward hurricanes, engaging in "hurricane parties," even as they face the reality of severe weather.The conversation delves into the significant impact of Hurricane Milton, which brought devastating winds and flooding, resulting in power outages and extensive damage to homes. Jonisha shares her family's experience, including the eerie quiet before the storm and the chaos that followed.Listeners will gain an understanding of the complexities surrounding evacuation efforts, the frustrations with FEMA assistance, and the challenges posed by inadequate insurance coverage. Throughout the episode, Jonisha highlights the importance of community support, the mixed responses to disaster, and the broader implications of systemic dependence on government programs.Join us for this powerful discussion that emphasizes survival, hope, and the crucial lessons learned from nature's most daunting challenges. Discover how kindness and understanding can make a difference in navigating difficult times, as everyone faces unique circumstances in the wake of disaster.Who is Jonisha Jones?Jonisha is a podcaster! She's working on building her podcast, "(Scoff) Another Damn Podcast." The podcast covers a variety of social issues, including mental health, relationships, and motherhood. The intention behind this podcast is to engage listeners and encourage them to think outside of social norms. Jonisha's goal is to reach millions of people and spark conversations that challenge their own thought processes and views of the world.You can find Jonisha Jones:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090844685715On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojo_sandiego369/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supanova_jones39On Substacker: https://supanovajones.substack.com/p/forgive-yourself-momJonisha also has a podcast called "(Scoff) Another Damn Podcast." You can listen and subscribe to it here: https://anchor.fm/jo-jo810?fbclid=IwAR2p1f_2eD0OcJZ2SwlwOOxgJdDhyDPtJNyH_L8YLkMgNJE5Q0cPw3WhsS0Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/n62oxwb_WxQRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt37930437/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: May 13, 2025