Local Relief LIVE
Local Relief LIVE" is your go-to podcast for disaster preparedness, survival, and recovery. Featuring expert insights, real-life stories, and practical tips, we connect communities with the knowledge and resources they need to stay resilient before, during, and after disasters.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Local Relief LIVE
Latest Episodes
Local Relief LIVE - Episode 11 with Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long
In this episode of Local Relief LIVE, host Heather Hackett sits down with Brock Long, former FEMA Administrator for the United States and current Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting, to discuss the future of disaster recovery, resilience, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:32
Local Relief LIVE - Episode 10: Who Helps Small Businesses After Disaster?
Who really helps small businesses after a disaster? 🌪️In this episode, Heather sits down with Stacey Dadd, Associate Director at Florida SBDC at USF, to explore how small businesses can find the support, resources, and guidance...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:37
Local Relief LIVE - Episode 9: Puddle to Cat 5: 2024's Terrifying New Hurricane Threat
Hurricane season is coming — are you ready?Don’t wait until it’s too late. In this episode, climate expert Bob Bunting joins us to break down what’s changing with today’s storms and how you can protect your home and community.From r...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:41
Local Relief LIVE - Episode 8: Can Your Home Survive a Cat 5 Hurricane? Inside FIU's 157 MPH Wall of Wind
What really happens when a hurricane hits — and how can we be ready?Heather from Local Relief Live sits down with Erik Salna from FIU’s Extreme Events Institute to discuss hurricane risks, the groundbreaking Wall of Wind, the truth abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:56
Local Relief LIVE - Episode 7 with Claire Balsley from SBP
Maximizing FEMA Assistance with | SBP | Claire BalsleyWhat if you could get 90%+ MORE from FEMA?Most FEMA applicants are denied at first — but the story doesn’t end there. In this must-watch episode, Claire Bals...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:54
