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Prediction is getting better, but our preparedness isn't always keeping pace. As #ClimateWeekNYC wraps up, this is a relevant and important conversation. Climate scientist Daniel Swain joins us on the latest Disasterproof to explain why we need to invest in both better forecasting and resilient communities to close that gap. New episode out now: piped.video/qpHfrnZ9UAk
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Check out my conversation with @KatManalac on extreme weather in a warming climate--including why improved prediction doesn't always lead to better outcomes, what's needed to "decouple" hazard from disaster, & my honest appraisal of emerging climate tech. piped.video/watch?v=qpHfrnZ9…
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Daniel Swain, climate scientist behind @Weather_West, has become one of the most trusted voices on events like floods, droughts, and wildfires, helping make extreme weather and climate change accessible and accurate in public discourse.
This week on Disasterproof, @KatManalac sits down with Daniel to unpack what the science actually tells us about disaster prediction.
We talk about how unprecedented fire conditions were forecasted days in advance of the 2025 LA fires, and Daniel breaks down why a record-breaking Super El Niño could make this winter unlike any other.
We also dig into the bigger picture, including why we need to focus on both climate change mitigation and adaptation, and why seeing disasters coming isn't the same as being ready for them.
Watch the full episode now. 👇
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Disaster has a strange way of bringing people together, and as #ClimateWeekNYC kicks off, it might be one of the most important insights into resilience.
@watchdutyapp founder @johnclarkemills put it simply: when fire comes, differences disappear. piped.video/@disasterproofHQ
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Watch Duty is proof that innovation doesn't have to mean being disconnected from the community. The strongest version of this scalable model works with the people already closest to the problem, not around them. piped.video/v402tJUOouw?si=N2sg…
The best companies don't start with a pitch deck. They start with someone living the problem. @watchdutyapp founder @johnclarkemills saw a real gap in wildfire warning systems, had the technical skills to close it, and has now built infrastructure used by millions.
Watch now: piped.video/v402tJUOouw?si=k0RM…
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We know severe wildfire seasons are no longer just flukes. Research from @ucsantabarbara confirms CA wildfires have grown larger every decade since 1979.
This season on Disasterproof, we talked to the entrepreneurs betting they can change that outcome. piped.video/@disasterproofHQ
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Tornado warnings work because of trained citizen spotters, a model that's been saving lives for decades.
@watchdutyapp founder @johnclarkemills borrowed that same idea and applied it to wildfire. Kat goes inside the app now used by millions in the latest episode: piped.video/v402tJUOouw?si=3Wok…
Something I learned shooting the latest episode of @disasterproofHQ: We already know what a great emergency alert system looks like, because tornado warnings have long been the gold standard. Citizen storm spotting is one of America's oldest models for disaster response.
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When the emergency alert system for disasters doesn't work, who do you turn to?
For millions of Americans, the answer is Watch Duty, the wildfire-tracking app that hit #1 in the App Store during the January 2025 LA fires.
@watchdutyapp is a non-profit built on America's long tradition of citizen storm reporting, with volunteers and local experts tracking incidents and verifying information in real time, so communities know what's coming before it's too late.
But founder @johnclarkemills says that Watch Duty's growth is not really a success story, it's a failure story.
We go behind the scenes with the volunteers, the firefighters who rely on the app themselves, and the story of where it all started. 🔥
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What's the secret sauce behind disaster tech? According to @Seneca_Systems founder @Stu_Land, it's not the tech, it's the people who care enough to stay motivated by the problem.
A theme we heard all season on Disasterproof. Catch up now: piped.video/@disasterproofHQ
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Catch up on the full season of Disasterproof and subscribe to stay tuned for some great episodes coming soon! piped.video/@disasterproofHQ
Just got back from 4 days in Hawaii, hoping to fly aboard NOAA’s P-3 Orion Aircraft into Lowell for @disasterproofHQ
It was unfortunately down for maintenance but we did get a great tour (thanks @NOAA_HurrHunter!)
Hoping we get a chance to fly later this season
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Sometime this weekend, Hurricane Lowell will turn north towards Hawaii. The timing will determine if this storm becomes a disaster.
On Saturday, @disasterproofHQ and I will join @NOAA_HurrHunter on their flight into Lowell to collect the data that will help 1.4M people prepare
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Thanks to @NOAA_HurrHunter for inviting me for a flight aboard their P-3 “Miss Piggy” into Hurricane Lowell for @disasterproofHQ !
We takeoff Saturday morning at 0800. Should be an adventure 🌀
And, just like that, we have Google Weather Next 3 guidance for Hurricane Lowell. Nothing like jumping out of the frying pan right into the fire. 00z and 06z updates, slight eastward trend of ensemble mean toward Kauai.
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No one wants their house to burn down. But home hardening gets a bad rap. People think it means making your property ugly.
The standard advice: clear all plants and flammable brush from the first five feet around your house. This is called "zone zero."
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In this episode of Disasterproof, @standinsurance shows that home hardening doesn't have to mean giving up what you love. The best solutions account for both the physical realities of risk and what people actually value. Watch now: piped.video/F4OXOT0oqec
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Case in point: a home with a hundred-year-old olive tree. The owners wanted fire protection — but weren't willing to lose the tree. Stand's 3D models pinpoint a home's specific weak points while accounting for what you want to keep.
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Resilience isn't one-size-fits-all. The best solutions account for both the physical realities of risk and what people actually value. Watch the full episode of Disasterproof: piped.video/F4OXOT0oqec?si=sHfA…
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