When Disaster Strikes During a Pandemic

In the past two weeks, Michigan has faced historic floods and a cyclone slammed India and Bangladesh. For this week’s interview on Trend Lines, WPR’s Elliot Waldman is joined by Samantha Montano for a conversation about the challenges of preparing for, and responding to, natural disasters during a pandemic.

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Relevant Articles on WPR:

‘It Was Always Going to Be Horrible.’ Britain’s Former Top Emergency Planner on COVID-19

Why Societies Are Resilient to Disasters Like COVID-19

Dorian Is the New Normal. Here’s How the Bahamas and the Caribbean Can Prepare

The Caribbean Shifts to a Regional Approach in Adapting to Climate Change

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