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

<p>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.</p><p>We hear from Dr. Cindy Calderon in Puerto Rico, who shares lessons from Hurricane Maria and the 2020 earthquake, and Malia D&apos;Alio from Seattle Children&apos;s, who reflects on the 2023 Maui wildfires and the importance of community resilience.</p><p>Guests: <br/><b>Cindy Calderon, MD, </b>Pediatrician, Past President, Puerto Rico Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics<br/><b>Malia D&apos;Alio, </b>Manager, Workforce Community &amp; Connection, Seattle Children&apos;s</p><p>Host/Producer: <b>Carol Vassar</b></p><p>Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management. <br/><br/><b>Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at </b><a href='ht...