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Extra: Should you count on FEMA, or prep?
Manage episode 449081054 series 2984095
Mic, Brian, and Jeff look at the Federal Emergency Management Agency in light of the recent hurricanes and aftermath. Did FEMA deserve the bad press it got? Is FEMA actually supposed to rescue people? Mic looks at the old Civil Defense model (pre-FEMA). Brian looks at the current Swedish version of Civil Defense -- which is strong on DIY.
Below are links to things discussed in this episode.
FEMA website:
Ready.gov website
James O’Keefe interview with FEMA whistleblower
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Bert the Turtle, Duck and Cover, video:
Target You, Civil Defense preparedness film (1950)
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Sweden’s Civil Defense program:
19-page Swedish Preparedness PDF (in English):
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Better yet, consider becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a monthly member at Buy Me A Coffee,
198 episodes
Manage episode 449081054 series 2984095
Mic, Brian, and Jeff look at the Federal Emergency Management Agency in light of the recent hurricanes and aftermath. Did FEMA deserve the bad press it got? Is FEMA actually supposed to rescue people? Mic looks at the old Civil Defense model (pre-FEMA). Brian looks at the current Swedish version of Civil Defense -- which is strong on DIY.
Below are links to things discussed in this episode.
FEMA website:
Ready.gov website
James O’Keefe interview with FEMA whistleblower
---
Bert the Turtle, Duck and Cover, video:
Target You, Civil Defense preparedness film (1950)
---
Sweden’s Civil Defense program:
19-page Swedish Preparedness PDF (in English):
Show your support for the Siege podcasts by buying Mic a virtual cup of coffee at Buy Me A Coffee
Better yet, consider becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a monthly member at Buy Me A Coffee,
198 episodes
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