Disaster Diaries
Real stories from survivors of hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other disasters, with practical lessons on preparedness, recovery, rebuilding, and resilience. Hosts Evan Farmer (While You Were Out Television Show) and BuildSOS CEO, Andy Kruger interview survivors from across the United States.
Wildfire Disaster: "We'll Be Back Tomorrow" — Carly Recalls the Altadena Fire That Changed Everything
What happens when you leave your home on a Tuesday night thinking you'll be back by morning — and wake up to find out it's gone?
In this episode of Disaster Diaries, Andy and Evan sit down with Carly, an Altadena resident who lived through the January 2025 LA fires. Carly walks us through the entire experience — from the eerily windy morning that didn't feel threatening, to the casual decision to pack one backpack and leave "just in case," to the moment she found out her home was gone through a video on her phone while standing in a bath...
Never Waste a Crisis — A Navy Admiral's Story of Katrina, Leadership, and the Future of Disaster Preparedness: Featuring Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet
Disaster Diaries | Episode Show Notes
Guest: Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, U.S. Navy (Ret.) — Former Acting Administrator, NOAA
Title: Never Waste a Crisis — A Navy Admiral's Story of Katrina, Leadership, and the Future of Disaster Preparedness
Episode Summary
Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet is one of the most decorated voices in disaster resilience — a 32-year Navy veteran, former acting administrator of NOAA, oceanographer, and now a leading advisor on weather technology and unidentified anomalous phenomena. But in this episode, he shows up not as an admiral — he shows up as a husban...
