Area Intelligence – Mapping Your World Before Disaster Strikes

Area Intelligence – Mapping Your World Before Disaster Strikes

Author: Sara F. Hathaway March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:05:57

Chin brought his notes from Mike Shelby's handbook and we walked through threat categories, the likelihood-impact matrix, the six layers of your operational environment, METT-TC for civilians, and the full list of January & February 2026 disasters with dates and serious impacts. Read the complete guide and start sketching your AO this weekend.


Sara F. Hathaway’s The Changing Earth Podcast, Survival Fiction & Facts offers a unique blend of narrative and practical knowledge. Each episode presents a chapter from the action-packed adventure novel *Day After Disaster*, immersing you in a fictional world where survival skills become paramount. Following the story, Sara brings in expert survival professionals from across the United States. These conversations delve into the real-world facts and techniques hinted at in the narrative, transforming exciting fiction into applicable lessons. You’ll hear discussions on the practical concepts raised in the novel, moving from thrilling "what if" scenarios to grounded, how-to advice. This approach makes the podcast a compelling listen for anyone who enjoys being swept up in a story while also wanting to learn something tangible. The structure ensures that every dramatic moment in *Day After Disaster* is paired with insightful commentary, creating a rich experience that educates as much as it entertains. It’s this seamless fusion of a serialized novel and expert interview that defines the journey of this podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Changing Earth Podcast, Survival Fiction & Facts
Podcast Episodes
The Grow Network [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Join Marjory Wildcraft joins us to discuss her preparedness journey and The Grow Network! https://thegrownetwork.com/ The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeri…
What Makes America Great? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:47
Chin and L. Douglas Hogan join the show to discuss what makes America great. Support the show: https://www.changingearthseries.com
Changing Earth Presents Performer Family Fued [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Don't miss performer Family Fued! Team TJ vs. Team Virgis. Stick around for some behind the scenes performer conversation. Become a Changing Earth Subscriber and get early access to the show. https://www.changingearthser…
Meshtastic: The Ultimate off Grid Communication [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:49
Chin presents how to make Meshtastic work for you. New air dates for the Audio Drama and the next episode of Family Feud. Changing Earth News! Download the slides: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/meshtastic-comms Cha…
Surviving Martial Law [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:59
A masterclass on Surviving Martial Law by L. Douglas Hogan. Get the Powerpoint Slides for the class here: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/support or here: https://www.ldhogan.com/ Get Changing Earth Novels and Gear:…
Hurricane Helene Camping in Flooding Masterclass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:52
Surviving Hurricane Helene at Prepper Camp 2024. Thoughts from Prepper Broadcasting Hosts, Ryan Buford, L Douglas Hogan, Jordan Smith and Jasmine Biondi. How we faired camping in the rain as distruction swirled around us…
Virgis Grand Finale, Top 5 Prepper Camp Classes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
The Virgis book comes to an end in chapters 59-60. With Prepper Camp around the corner, today we are discussing our top five must go to classes.
8 Tips to Delegating Responsbilities, Virgis Ch 57 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:45
As a leader, it is essential you know how to delegate. Your survival group will depend on your leadership skills. Get the Changing Earth Novels and Gear at: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop
Handling Disloyalty, Virgis 56 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:35
Betrayal can be devastating for a relationship and a group. Learn how to look for signs, prepare your soul and heal from the experience.