S8:143 Rebuilding Together: Florida Recovery & Resilience After the Storm

S8:143 Rebuilding Together: Florida Recovery & Resilience After the Storm

Author: National Tropical Weather Conference July 22, 2026 Duration: 27:40
When a hurricane strikes, the first images are often wind, rain, storm surge and damage. But for many families, the hardest part begins after the cameras move on: finding help, repairing unsafe homes, navigating recovery programs and trying to rebuild a sense of normalcy. On this episode of the HurricaneCenter Podcast, Jose Garcia of Rebuilding Together Greater Florida joins the conversation to discuss the recovery side of hurricane preparedness. The discussion focuses on what happens after d...

Tune into the HURRICANE CENTER for raw conversations from the front lines of tropical weather. This podcast, presented by the National Tropical Weather Conference, moves beyond the standard forecast track to explore the full force of these storms through the people who live with them. You'll hear directly from leading meteorologists breaking down complex science, from emergency managers coordinating evacuations in real time, and from seasoned storm chasers who describe the surreal calm and terrifying fury of the eye wall. Each episode is a deep dive into preparation, response, and the evolving understanding of hurricane behavior. It’s about the human stories intertwined with the data-the decisions made when the radar lights up and the resilience required in the aftermath. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a coastal resident, or simply fascinated by nature's most powerful phenomena, this series connects you to the expertise and experiences that define life in hurricane country. Find this podcast for an authentic look at the science, the survival, and the community that forms when the wind starts to rise.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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S6: Episode 20 Hurricane Research - Dr. Rosimar Rios-Berrios [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
We talk with Dr. Rios-Berrios about the latest hurricane research and her experience with hurricanes in Puerto Rico Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurr…
S6: Episode 19 - Mark Sudduth - Technology and Hurricanes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:11
Mark Sudduth talks with us about the advancements in technology to observe hurricanes and the hurricane season. Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurrican…
S6: Episode 15 - Hurricane Proofing Your Home - FORTIFIED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
We talk with Alex Cary about the FORTIFIED program for new and existing homes. Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurricanecenterlive.com Thanks for listen…
S6: Episode 16 Hurricane Rating Scale Re-Imagined [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:14
We talk with the researchers who developed a new way to rate hurricanes. Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurricanecenterlive.com Thanks for listening an…
S6: Episode 13 - Dr. Kim Klockow - Extreme Weather Messaging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:16
We talk with Dr. Klockow about her research, extreme weather messaging and more. Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurricanecenterlive.com Thanks for list…
S6: Episode 12 - What's the Latest Hurricane Research [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:32
We talk with Dr. Suzana Camargo about her latest hurricane research and more. Support the show Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.com Visit our conference site: www.hurricanecenterlive.com Thanks for listeni…