BLAC Lunch and Learn Series: When Disaster Strikes - Protecting Vulnerable Communities

BLAC Re-Membering Podcast

Does the aftermath of a disaster leave you feeling lost and overlooked? Have you been told to just move on and get over it, but the trauma lingers? If you're tired of feeling unheard and unseen in the wake of a crisis, it's time to uncover the path to healing and resilience. Let's explore the power of community-driven emergency planning and inclusive disaster response to reclaim your voice and rebuild together.

Our special guests for this Lunch and Learn are Bonnie Dunn, Jason Hallmark, Chris Albright, Gwendolyn Jones
In this episode, you will be able to:

• Enhance Inclusive Disaster Response: Gain insights into improving community emergency plans for vulnerable populations.
• Understand the Community Impact of Petrochemical Disasters: Explore the far-reaching effects of petrochemical disasters on communities.
• Navigate Trauma and Healing After Environmental Disasters: Discover strategies for trauma recovery and community healing post-environmental disasters.
• Advocate for Disability Justice in Climate Crisis Response: Learn about the importance of disability justice in equitable climate crisis response.
• Craft Effective Community Emergency Plans: Acquire essential knowledge for creating comprehensive and inclusive community emergency plans.

The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.
For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.