Sara Hamideh looks at the challenges faced by residents in the wake of climate disasters. Host Heather Lynch and Hamideh, associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discuss the unique vulnerabilities of public housing, the legal and social complexities involved, and how these factors intersect to heighten residents' risk during disasters. Hamideh provides insights into how pre-disaster planning can expedite recovery and reduce long-term vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of leveraging social capital and understanding federal assistance programs.Learn more with:“A Decision Framework for Equitable Use of Federal Funds for Voluntary Buyout Programs” by F. Motlagh, S. Hamideh“Opportunities for Implementation of Disaster Risk Management Strategies among Public Housing Authorities” by A.S. Khan, A. Aurand, S. Hamideh, J. Vickery, R.J. Walter, N.A. Errett“Post-disaster recovery challenges of public housing residents: Lumberton, North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew” by S. Khajehei, S. HamidehSkip ahead to the chapter that interests you:00:00 The Impact of Storms on Housing01:54 Public Housing Challenges in Disasters05:34 The Role of Insurance and Government in Housing Recovery09:38 California's Response to Wildfires and Housing Crisis14:50 Advanced Recovery Planning and Community Resilience20:46 The Role of FEMA and Federal Policies in Disaster Recovery31:59 Balancing Equity, Environmental Justice, and Insurance Markets36:24 Informal Recovery and Social Capital42:45 Conclusion and Future DiscussionsTell a friend and share a link to this episode.You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c4e/newsletters.phpFor all things Stony Brook on social media: https://bit.ly/m/sbuC4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.Host: Heather LynchEditor: J.D. AllenProgram manager: Jennifer Gilday

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