Ep. 140: Storms, Fires and Futures: Keeping Kids Safe in Disasters

Hurricanes, wildfires, power outages — disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. But how do they affect children’s health, and how can we better prepare? This episode looks at disaster response through a pediatric lens to highlight the unique risks kids face and the steps we can take to protect them. We hear from Dr. Cindy Calderon in Puerto Rico, who shares lessons from Hurricane Maria and the 2020 earthquake, and Malia D'Alio from Seattle Children's, who reflects on the 2023 Maui wildfires and the importance of community resilience. Guests: Cindy Calderon, MD, Pediatrician, Past President, Puerto Rico Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Malia D'Alio, Manager, Workforce Community & Connection, Seattle Children's Host/Producer: Carol Vassar Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org .