On today’s show, I talk to the wonderful Dani Coleman of Hazard Management Cayman Islands. TRIGGER WARNINGThe discussion today includes details of natural disasters and disaster recovery. Tune in to learn about the great work done by Hazard Management Cayman Islands, and for tips on how to prepare for a disaster. Listen in to learn about how you can get involved with disaster recovery work to help others who have experienced a disaster. Dani talks about the work she did in Thailand in 2004 after the Tsunami, and in the British Virgin Islands in 2017 after Hurricane Irma. We also discuss some of the mental health issues that can come up in situations where there has been a disaster. This episode is packed full of useful tips and interesting stories! Topics:00:00:00 Intro00:01:46 Introduction to Dani Coleman00:03:20 Breadth of work done by Hazard Management00:04:31 Preparedness before a hurricane, and the importance of preparedness for the aftermath00:05:45 Steps to take in order to prepare for a disaster00:07:11 Red Cross CERT Training and other disaster training available for all00:11:43 The need to pre-assess potential danger-zones 00:13:50 Disaster recovery work 00:16:42 Mental health and post-disaster symptoms00:18:25 Integrating mental health into first response work00:18:34 CAYMIND in the Cayman Islands 00:19:18 Resilience training before a disaster 00:23:50 Different qualities of different hurricanes – don’t anchor to a previous storm experience00:24:45 Storm surge the most damaging and life threatening aspect of a hurricane 00:25:54 Building codes and earthquakes 00:28:14 Some of the toughest challenges in Dani’s career00:30:08 Seeking professional help and Critical Incident Debrief by trained professionals post-disaster 00:31:31 Out of character behavior and mental health 00:32:30 Rewarding aspects of Dani’s work00:36:48 Elephants helping in rescue after the Tsunami in Thailand00:39:24 Mental health and finding ways to cope after a disaster 00:43:14 Re-integration of first responders after a disaster and awareness of the need for help00:45:40 Buddying up with someone to develop resilience 00:47:00 Other practical steps for planning for emergencies 00:48:34 Planning for a house fire and other emergencies 00:52:35 Cayman Prepared and other resources00:53:08 Climate adaption and climate policy 00:56:35 Importance of preparing early – know as much as you can about the situation00:57:08 Getting involved in disaster recovery work00:59:18 Cayman Islands Hazard Management contact details 01:00:04 Conclusions Online resources:Hazard Management Cayman Islands: https://www.caymanprepared.gov.ky Note:Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contact: Dani Coleman: [email protected] and [email protected] out to me with your comments on my show here: [email protected] 

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