Storm Stories of North Carolina

Oct 27 2024 19 ep. 8 mins 3
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Storm Stories of North Carolina is a collection of stories from Hurricane Florence. This podcast and radio series explores resilience and recovery in the coastal region through local stories. Broadcasting from the Narrative Arts' studio in coastal North Carolina the series tells real people stories.

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Storm Stories: Demucking

Oct 27 2024 6 mins  
In this Storm Stories episode, pulled from the Shoresides' archive, we revisit the resilience of Pender County, North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Florence—a story that resonates now, as flooding again affects communities across North Carolina. Disaster counselor Jennifer Witkowski shares how long-term recovery goes beyond immediate cleanup, demanding sustained volunteer ef

The Next 1000 Year Flood

Oct 22 2024 14 mins  
Welcome to Storm Stories, a Shoresides original podcast, where we explore the human experiences and science behind hurricanes in North Carolina. Host Rend Smith speaks with Imhotep Dlanod, a musician displaced by Hurricane Katrina who is now facing the impacts of storms and flooding in Asheville. Alongside Imhotep's reflections on resilience and culture, meteorologist Joe Zambon fr

What can I do now to prepare for a future hurricane?

Sep 14 2023 2 mins  
What can I do now to prepare for a future hurricane?This month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated forecast of above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic, predicting between 14 and 21 named storms.In the face of a hurricane, and other weather events, preparation is your best defense. Here's how you can ensure the safety and well-being of yo

PSA: Early Voting Information For Coastal North Carolina

Oct 26 2020 2 mins  
Want to vote early in coastal North Carolina? Here's how.¿Quieres votar temprano en la costa de Carolina del Norte? Escucha este anuncio. Support the show

PSA: Free COVID-19 Testing

May 12 2020
This is an important message from the New Hanover Disaster Coalition: There is free testing for COVID-19 in New Hanover County. All you have to do is call 910-798-6800 to talk with a nurse to setup an appointment. That is 910-798-6800 to set up a free COVID-19 test in New Hanover County. Support the show

Drug Use, Hurricane Florence, & COVID-19

May 05 2020 8 mins  
Illicit drug users face unique challenges during disasters like Hurricane Florence and COVID-19. What happens when dealers leave town or shelter-in-place? How do overdose rates change? Find out on this week's episode of Storm Stories.Support the show

HIV, Hurricanes & COVID-19 in coastal North Carolina

Apr 15 2020 9 mins  
When people living with HIV in coastal North Carolina talk about how they prepared for Hurricane Florence, their considerations are about the same as the average person - with exceptions.HIV-positive community members have to think about their medications - how they'll get them and where they'll store them. They have to think about access to healthcare, and whether they feel comfor

Two Kinds of Storms: Coronavirus & Hurricanes

Mar 27 2020 10 mins  
In this episode, we explore how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting people who are still in recovery from Hurricane Florence. We also talk about how our experience with hurricanes in coastal North Carolina has prepared us to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 - and how it hasn't.Storm Stories is a collection of stories about the effects of hurricanes. This podcast and radio series

Sex Work and Hurricanes

Mar 11 2020 9 mins  
For the second episode of Storm Stories, we're diving deep into the transactional sex industry during and after hurricanes. How does the market for transactional sex change when natural disasters hit, and how do sex workers deal with these changes? We talk to Katie, who tells us about the days leading up to and following Hurricane Florence, and Rebecca, executive director of the no

Storm Stories: A Home Takes Heart

Feb 22 2020 17 mins  
We kick off Season 2 of Storm Stories with stories about the struggle for affordable housing in the year and a half since Hurricane Florence. In this episode, two women tell us about losing their homes and communities and what they're doing about it.Support the show