Ready. Prep. Go!

In the Season 3 finale, host Dennis Ren, MD welcomes back Rachel Sarafin, PPN's Director of Communications. Together, they pull back the curtain and share how the magic of Ready. Prep. Go! comes together! Listeners get an inside look at the exciting behind-the-scenes work that makes each episode a hit. Ren and Sarafin also chat with podcast producer Orlando Magaña about his experience on the show and beyond. Related ResourcesHurricane Season is Coming Hurricane season poses significant risks t

Water: It’s essential to life, but it can also cause devastation during severe weather. Brooke Gunderson, BSN, RN recounts the overwhelming flooding and infrastructure failure that she experienced as an emergency room nurse during Hurricane Helene in Boone, North Carolina. The extreme conditions, which included the loss of power and water, forced families and the health care providers to improvise just to meet basic needs. In the aftermath, the experience reshaped her perspective on preparedness

After a disaster, communities come together to rebuild, which may include relief assistance. However, it’s important that well-intentioned donations meet the needs of those who have been affected. Kathy Lehman-Huskamp, MD, FAAP, FACEP, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and professor at the Medical University of South Carolina shares her experience during Hurricane Helene’s aftermath on the Ashville, NC community As community needs shifted over time, Lehman-Huskamb collaborated with local

During Hurricane Helene, the Asheville, NC community experienced widespread devastation. Schools became important hubs of relief by providing necessities like food, water, and Wi-Fi, as well ascritical mental health support to students and staff. Melissa Hedt, Executive Director of Community Partnerships for Asheville City Schools, describes how administration, staff, and families used the unique positioning of schools within communities as essential spaces to provide relief to all those affecte

The conversation continues from Season 2 with Mikey Latner, founder and Executive Director of Project:Camp. In “Return to Camp,” Mikey discusses the organization’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in North Carolina. The pop-up camps established after the storms supported local children’s mental health by providing safe spaces to process emotions during recovery efforts with the collaboration of local organizations and volunteers. A former camp director with two decades of camp experienc

Episode 3 of Ready, Prep, Go! Season 3, “A Long Way Home,” reveals the long and difficult recovery after a devastating hurricane. From documenting damage and filing insurance claims to managing debris removal and repairs, families learn that recovery is measured in months and years rather than days. "A Long Way Home” highlights the emotional toll of recovery on children, and how routine and reassurance are powerful tools in supporting their mental health post-disaster. Social media influencer D