http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4lifeA show about disaster preparedness and response to disasters. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:30:00 GMTTue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/3ffc258e-aa94-44b6-8b5b-e3f0ed85def4_newad50.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4lifeA show about disaster preparedness and response to disasters. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,disaster,disaster response,disaster planning,preparedness,disaster preparedness,joplin,disasters,ptsd,9-11Chasing4LifenoA show about disaster preparedness and response to disasters.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/09/11/the-need-for-heroesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/09/11/the-need-for-heroes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/09/11/the-need-for-heroesTue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMTThe need for heroes Approximately 1 month after the tragic events of 9/11, Brett Hill (a South Pasadena Firefighter/Paramedic) met with a neighboring LAFD friend who had just returned from working alongside FDNY firefighters at Ground Zero. Hill asked his friend what moved him the most during his deployment in lower Manhattan. His friend replied, "As we were getting ready to leave we were shaking the hands of the FDNY Firefighters we had worked with for 2 weeks--one firefighter grabbed my hand tightly--looked me straight in the eyes and said--PLEASE DON'T FORGET US." Those 4 words led Hill to begin a project that would work to get a 9/11 Tribute Patch on the uniformed sleeves of all firefighters across the country to help honor and remember the heroes of 9/11. Tune in as we broadcast LIVE from the Bensenville Public Library on September 11th as we visit with Brett Hill and look forward into the future of the 9-11 Patch Project. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifeno9-11,Patch Project,Brett Hill,Bensenville,courageApproximately 1 month after the tragic events of 9/11, Brett Hill (a South Pasadena Firefighter/Paramedic) met with a neighboring LAFD friend who had just retuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/21/the-voice-of-a-survivorEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/21/the-voice-of-a-survivor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/21/the-voice-of-a-survivorTue, 21 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTThe voice of a survivor We talk about disaster kits a lot on this show, but let's talk about SURVIVAL. If we are going to talk survival, who better to have on the show that Tim Shettlesworth? Shettlesworth is co-owner of a company called Rocky Mountain Survival, a company that is creating emergency preparedness kits from real-life experience. Shettlesworth knows survival. He survived the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. The eruption was the deadliest in U.S. history and Shettlesworth was living 20 miles away from the blast center. Our guest will share his experience, tell us about his life since then, and we'll find out just what this survivor believes it takes to survive what nature throws at us. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoTim Shettlesworth,Mt St Helen,disaster kits,disaster,survivalWe talk about disaster kits a lot on this show, but let's talk about SURVIVAL. If we are going to talk survival, who better to have on the show that Tim Shettlhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/14/tag-youre-itEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/14/tag-youre-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/14/tag-youre-itTue, 14 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTTag, you're it! Meet Gwen Staltari of ICE Tags! What happens when your little one wanders away at the amusement park? How about when one of your response team collapses in a strange town after a disaster? What if you're in an accident and cannot speak for yourself? ICE Tags has the solution. In a world filled with disasters that could effect your family, a member of your organization or even someone in your care, communication is key to getting the needed help WHEN you need it and Gwen Saltari has one of those practical solutions we love to see! 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoIn Case of Emergency,disaster,ICE tags,Gwen Saltari,child safetyMeet Gwen Staltari of ICE Tags! What happens when your little one wanders away at the amusement park? How about when one of your response team collapses in a shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/08/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preservers-part-two-specialEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/08/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preservers-part-two-special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/08/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preservers-part-two-specialWed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTPreserving the lives of the life preservers PART TWO-Special This special Tuesday night episode of Stronger Community is an encore opportunity to hear from Sean Riley, the founder of SafeCallNow. SafeCallNow was established as a means of reaching, helping and treating responders struggling with issues like depression, PTSD and other issues related to the heroic (and sometimes overwhelming) work they do. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenoptsd,depression,police,fire,disasterThis special Tuesday night episode of Stronger Community is an encore opportunity to hear from Sean Riley, the founder of SafeCallNow. SafeCallNow was establishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/07/under-the-big-cloud-part-twoEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/07/under-the-big-cloud-part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/02/07/under-the-big-cloud-part-twoTue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTUnder The Big Cloud Part Two A few weeks ago we heard from filmmaker James Buffin of Veritus Pictures. "Under The Big Cloud" is a film about trauma and disaster and the effect trauma has on the human life. In this episode we will visit once again with James to see how the making of the movie turned into the movie itself as James discovered more about himself than he ever could get on film. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoJames Buffin,Under The Big Cloud,disaster,trauma,PTSDA few weeks ago we heard from filmmaker James Buffin of Veritus Pictures. "Under The Big Cloud" is a film about trauma and disaster and the effect trauma has ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/31/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preserversEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/31/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preservers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/31/preserving-the-lives-of-the-life-preserversTue, 31 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMTPreserving the lives of the life preservers It takes a special person to protect the lives and property of others. Sometimes that job can become a bit too much. Responders cannot do their job properly and safely if they don't take care of themselves and one way they can do this is by relying on the people at SafeCallNow.org. Safe Call Now was established BY responders FOR responders. Listen in as we talk with Founder Sean Riley, hear his story and find out just how Safe Call Now is saving and preserving the lives of America's heroes. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenosafecallnow,responder ptsd,pyschological first aid,responder training,disaster responseIt takes a special person to protect the lives and property of others. Sometimes that job can become a bit too much. Responders cannot do their job properly anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/24/thinking-outside-the-boxEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/24/thinking-outside-the-box/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/24/thinking-outside-the-boxTue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMTThinking outside the boxWe live in a dangerous world. And during a serious emergency, "first responders" -police, firefighters, paramedics- will be busy helping other people. That's why you need a disaster kit. To take care of your needs, and the needs of your loved ones, until help can arrive. We've chosen to visit with the folks from ReadyBox in this episode of the show because this is a company with insight into what you need to have in that disaster kit! Here at Chasing4Life we have believed for a long time you cannot simply buy a disaster kit but have to customize one for your needs.  ReadyBox is that great starter kit for the person-on-the-go, the family or the responder looking to start walking the walk and not just talking the talk when it comes to preparedness! Sometimes, knowing what to put INSIDE the box takes understanding what could be happening OUTSIDE the box... 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoReadyBox,disaster kits,disaster preparedness,chasing4life,disaster planningWe live in a dangerous world. And during a serious emergency, "first responders" -police, firefighters, paramedics- will be busy helping other people. That's whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/17/under-the-big-cloudEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/17/under-the-big-cloud/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2012/01/17/under-the-big-cloudTue, 17 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMTUnder The Big CloudJames Buffin's film "Under The Big Cloud" is not your everyday project. A "poetic odyssey", this is a tale of nature's fury and man's strength. But most of all perhaps, it is about grief, loss, and how these shape a man's entire existence. What seems like a very personal journey for one man becomes an exploration of the soul for all mankind. James Buffin takes the audience from otherworldly disasters to places forever affected by them. He shows us sights that seem to be ripped from fairy tales, places that are frozen in time that still retain their beauty even after the ravages of nature. All of this comes together beautifully to weave a tale about how trauma can shape not just one life, but all life. Under the Big Cloud was started in 2009 as three different projects. The first one was with the Chasing4Life  storm chase team in and a series of coincidences led to two trips to Samoa, shooting with survivors of a tsunami. James then travelled as a volunteer to help them tell their own stories. Indonesia was April-May this year. But it wasn't until James covered the Toronto International Film Festival a magazine earlier this year magazine that he realized all three projects belonged together. We bring James to the radio show to share how he went from filmmaker to the subject of his own film and to answer the question everyone keeps asking: "What happened to the Chasing4Life movie?" 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoJames Buffin,Veritus Pictures,Under the big cloud,Disasters,TraumaJames Buffin's film "Under The Big Cloud" is not your everyday project. A "poetic odyssey", this is a tale of nature's fury and man's strength. But most of allhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/20/last-minute-gift-ideasEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/20/last-minute-gift-ideas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/20/last-minute-gift-ideasTue, 20 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMTTo teach them before it is too late... While emergency management agencies have many dilemmas facing them in a world wrought with disaster, the most daunting could be how to prepare the public BEFORE the disaster strikes. Disaster preparedness events are the name of the game here at Chasing4Life, but to the community that is trying to break the ice, where do you start? On this show we will be taking a look at the step by step process of how one county made the effort to reach their population from the youngest to the oldest and how their efforts paid off. We will be interviewing Chanay Ray, Administrative Assistant from the  Douglas County IL  Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Coroner’s  Office. Douglas County has a lot of threats lurking behind the scenes so preparedness education was a high priority, but how to do it? Could it be done without disrupting all of the other projects in the County? Is it really worth investing in preparedness events? 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenopreparedness events,emergency management,preparedness,disaster planning,preparedWhile emergency management agencies have many dilemmas facing them in a world wrought with disaster, the most daunting could be how to prepare the public BEFORhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/13/social-media-in-emergency-managementEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/13/social-media-in-emergency-management/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/13/social-media-in-emergency-managementTue, 13 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMTSocial Media in Emergency Management We are thrilled to announce that on December 12, the Chasing4Life "Stronger Community" Radio Show will host an episode with Kim Stephens, lead blogger of iDisaster 2.0! Kim is well-known for her focus on the benefits as well as the challenges the emergency management community might face when employing new information communications technologies before, during and after a crisis. Kim has over a decade of experience in the field of emergency management, both as a researcher and a practitioner.  Her experience has spanned federal, local and non-governmental organizations: from the US Environmental Protection Agency, to the Tennessee Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, and the American Red Cross.   Her special focus is the application of social media to the practice of emergency management in the public sector. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoSMEM,Social Media,Emergency Management,Disaster,Disaster ResponseWe are thrilled to announce that on December 12, the Chasing4Life "Stronger Community" Radio Show will host an episode with Kim Stephens, lead blogger of iDisahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/06/lions-alert-community-organizations-in-disasterEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/06/lions-alert-community-organizations-in-disaster/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/06/lions-alert-community-organizations-in-disasterTue, 06 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMTSick and TiredSlight last minute change of schedule and guest for this episode as we pay attention to the flu on tonight's episode! A new variant of a flu virus that circulates in pigs has been jumping occasionally into people, providing a surprisingly early opportunity for public health officials to test out some of the lessons learned from the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic. We'll be joined by Chasing4Life's Thresea Gratton to find out just what we're looking at! Theresa Gratton has over 18 years experience as a registered nurse; 8 years in critical care and 11 years as an Infection Preventionist.  Her career is grounded in evidenced based, data driven recommendations to increase safety and improve outcome.  She is passionate about sharing her infection prevention knowledge, strategies and process development with all levels of healthcare. Is America ready for another pandemic or have they grown tired of the messages? 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoFlu,Disaster Response,Civic responsibility,disaster planning,IllnessSlight last minute change of schedule and guest for this episode as we pay attention to the flu on tonight's episode! A new variant of a flu virus that circulathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/02/joplin-through-a-lensEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/02/joplin-through-a-lens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/12/02/joplin-through-a-lensFri, 02 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMTJoplin through a lens This is a special "mid-week episode" of the Chasing4Life Radio Show! In this special, we'll be interviewing professional photographer Robert Pears about his experience in Joplin, Missouri.  Robert visited the Missouri city with expectations of getting a "few good shots" for his portfoilio and his media partners but what he came home with was much more.  Robert will share his thoughts, emotions and even spiritual insights gained as he photographed the streets of the city, met the people, and became a different man... During this episode, we will post links to Robert's new Joplin Photo Gallery on the Chasing4Life FaceBook Page.  00:29:00Chasing4Lifenophotography,Disaster Response,disaster,joplin,robert pearsThis is a special "mid-week episode" of the Chasing4Life Radio Show! In this special, we'll be interviewing professional photographer Robert Pears about his exhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/29/the-walmart-effect-a-look-at-home-disaster-preparednessEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/29/the-walmart-effect-a-look-at-home-disaster-preparedness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/29/the-walmart-effect-a-look-at-home-disaster-preparednessTue, 29 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMTWhen the kids become the teachers Several months ago, we presented a program on Home Disaster Kits to a large group of Girl Scouts.  What happened AFTER that night is where the story began...  a few of those girls went home and created home disaster kits for their families, but it did not stop there. These young ladies created a disaster kit program and became the educators, teaching their peers about disaster preparedness.  In this episode, we'll challenge our adult listeners as we interview these young leaders. 00:29:00Chasing4Lifenodisaster planning,home disaster kit,disaster preparedness,family plan,preparednessSeveral months ago, we presented a program on Home Disaster Kits to a large group of Girl Scouts.  What happened AFTER that night is where the story began...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/22/preparing-for-your-petsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/22/preparing-for-your-pets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/22/preparing-for-your-petsTue, 22 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMTPreparing for your pets Over 250,000 animals needed care after their owners realized they did not have a plan when Katrina struck.  What does it take to make a plan for your pets?  We'll be talking to Bill Holcombe of Agri Life and animal rescue specialist Connie Brookes of Sumter DART in Florida! 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenopets,disaster planning,pet kit,disasters,pet safetyOver 250,000 animals needed care after their owners realized they did not have a plan when Katrina struck.  What does it take to make a plan for your pets?  Wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/15/unparalleled-commitment-and-leadership-in-severe-situationsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/15/unparalleled-commitment-and-leadership-in-severe-situations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/15/unparalleled-commitment-and-leadership-in-severe-situationsTue, 15 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMTUnparalleled Commitment and Leadership in Severe Situations Remember the movie "Blackhawk Down"?  This special night will be spent with Colonel Danny McKnight.  Colonel McKnight's military career included combat duty on two occasions - Panama 1989 and Somalia 1993 (basis for the Book and Movie "Black Hawk Down").  Colonel McKnight's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (2 awards), the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge with Combat Star, and the Pathfinder Badge.  After completing 28 and one-half years of service to our country, Colonel McKnight returned to his hometown in Florida.   The Colonel has served in two Homeland Security related positions in Brevard County, Florida...as the Homeland Security Coordinator for the County's Emergency Management Office, then as the Homeland Security Training Coordinator in the Criminal Justice Center at Brevard Community College.  Colonel McKnight now focuses all his efforts on being a nationwide motivational speaker.   Colonel McKnight will speak with us about understanding the unparalleled commitment and leadership required to be successful when executing operations in the most difficult and severe situations. This is a night you do not want to miss! During the night we will be asking about the Colonel's new book, "Streets Of Mogadishu". 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoDanny McKnight,Blackhawk Down,Disaster,Resilience,StrengthRemember the movie "Blackhawk Down"?  This special night will be spent with Colonel Danny McKnight.  Colonel McKnight's military career included combat duty onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/09/is-ok-okEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/09/is-ok-ok/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/09/is-ok-okWed, 09 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT*SPECIAL EPISODE* Is OK O.K.? In light of the recent earthquake events in Oklahoma, we have invited Chasing4Life's Professor Ready to discuss Oklahoma's earthquake history and the current events in this special episode of our radio programming. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenooklahoma,earthquake,disaster,disaster response,disaster planningIn light of the recent earthquake events in Oklahoma, we have invited Chasing4Life's Professor Ready to discuss Oklahoma's earthquake history and the current ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/08/preparing-for-winter-weatherEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/08/preparing-for-winter-weather/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/08/preparing-for-winter-weatherTue, 08 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMTPreparing for winter weather As the days get shorter, they get colder too!  We'll be discussing preparedness tips for winter weather and how to make sure you and your loved ones know what to do when that blizzard hits this winter.  We'll be talking about that all-important car-kit as well, so tune in! 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenowinter,preparedness,disaster,freezing,safetyAs the days get shorter, they get colder too!  We'll be discussing preparedness tips for winter weather and how to make sure you and your loved ones know whathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/01/the-evil-that-lurks-belowEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/01/the-evil-that-lurks-below/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/11/01/the-evil-that-lurks-belowTue, 01 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMTThe evil that lurks below Yep, it's Halloween and we aren't going to disappoint you. We have a scary story for you.  Tonight we're going to take a look at the disaster you never see coming...earthquakes. We're going to go back to 1811 and hear from a man who journaled his experiences, then we'll head to Japan 2011, then we'll visit with a very special guest who will take us into today's current earthquake threats here in the United States and we'll see just what we can be doing now to prepare for an attack from below... Our special guest on the show will be Rick Tobin from TAO Emergency Management Consulting in Spring Branch, Texas!  TAO works with all levels of government and business for the purpose of protecting people, their property, animals and the environment during all natural and man-made disasters.  Rick has 34 years of emergency management experience.  We will be discussing the recent August 23rd East Coast earthquake, the New Madrid Zone, the San Andreas and just how little we know about our earthquake threats. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoNew Madrid,Earthquake,disaster response,disaster,shake outYep, it's Halloween and we aren't going to disappoint you. We have a scary story for you.  Tonight we're going to take a look at the disaster you never see comhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/25/ice-ice-babyEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/25/ice-ice-baby/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/25/ice-ice-babyTue, 25 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMTI.C.E., I.C.E. BABY! In this installment of "Stronger Communities", we'll be discussing I.C.E. Know what we're referring to? Yep, that weird little thing on your phone, only it is much more than that now!  Technology is taking preparedness and protection to a whole new level with the I.C.E. concept! Our guest on this night's program will be Timothy Green from EMS Options. Tim Green is the Co-Founder of EMS Options. Founded  after a critical medical event involving a family member, EMS Options  is working to help people be prepared for an unforeseen emergency to themselves or a family member by providing smart-ICEtm and smart-ICEtm 4family (In Case of Emergency) applications to all Smartphone's.  EMS Options is the company that developed the Chasing4Life I.C.E. Application ! Tim Green is a former EMS Director with over 30 years experience as a firefighter/paramedic. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoICE,disaster,medical ID,preparedness,emergencyIn this installment of "Stronger Communities", we'll be discussing I.C.E. Know what we're referring to? Yep, that weird little thing on your phone, only it ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/18/companies-in-disasterEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/18/companies-in-disaster/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/18/companies-in-disasterTue, 18 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMTCompanies in Disaster Do companies really change the way they operate because of the forecasts? How are companies adapting to a changing climate? Can a business take advantage of a bad situation without taking advantage of people?  Look at how companies have changed their corporate structure, their marketing and even their mission statements because of disasters!  How many can YOU think of? Tides-of-Hope? Walmart? Home Depot? Tonight we'll be speaking with an executive from ServiceMaster Corporation to find out just how disaster response has grown their company, how they plan for major disasters and how they try to educate their customers. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoServiceMaster,disaster response,disasters,business,responseDo companies really change the way they operate because of the forecasts? How are companies adapting to a changing climate? Can a business take advantage of ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/11/severe-weather-with-the-weather-dudeEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/11/severe-weather-with-the-weather-dude/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/11/severe-weather-with-the-weather-dudeTue, 11 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMTSevere Weather With The Weather Dude We'll be spending the night with Nick Walker from The Weather Channel!  We'll be discussing this year's phenomenal weather events, but we'll hear from Nick what it has been like to be the forecaster and reporter in the midst of it all.  We'll find out just what is happening this year at the festival in Birmingham coming up in October. Wait, there's more... we're going to introduce you to WHY Nick is known as the weather dude!  We're going to talk about Nick's "weather music" and his career OUTSIDE of the television world. When meteorologist Nick Walker from The Weather Channel talks to his national audience about weather, it's not just a scripted message. "I want my viewers to develop a fascination for weather, understand it, and respect its power," he says. And I want to do it in a way that's memorable." His tactic? On camera he uses graphics, maps, and knowledgeable explanations. Off-camera, he sings. Known as "The Weather Dude" to thousands of kids and families throughout the country, Nick uses his vocal, instrumental and songwriting talents to drive home his meteorological message. From classrooms to science festivals and community events, Nick performs his catchy weather songs to teach the basics of weather, and to stress the importance of severe weather preparedness. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenowxdude,Nick Walker,Weather,disaster,preparednessWe'll be spending the night with Nick Walker from The Weather Channel!  We'll be discussing this year's phenomenal weather events, but we'll hear from Nick whahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/04/fire-prevention-monthEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/04/fire-prevention-month/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/10/04/fire-prevention-monthTue, 04 Oct 2011 03:00:00 GMTFire Prevention Month With special guests from the fire service, it's "Stop, Drop and Roll" night on our show!  We're gonna talk fire prevention all night as we kick off Fire Prevention Month!Special guest is Mike Casagrande from the Kankakee, Illinois Fire Department! 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenofire prevention,fire,stop drop roll,preparedness,fire prevention monthWith special guests from the fire service, it's "Stop, Drop and Roll" night on our show!  We're gonna talk fire prevention all night as we kick off Fire Prevenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/27/selling-preparednessEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/27/selling-preparedness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/27/selling-preparednessTue, 27 Sep 2011 03:00:00 GMTSelling Preparedness We'll be live with Bill and Janet Liebsch, authors of "It's A Disaster...and what are you gonna do about it?".  We'll be talking about what it takes to sell disaster preparedness in a country where we spend more on coffee in a year than we spend on disaster preparedness education.  How do you do it? How do you convince the public that they are all stakeholders?  What is the right approach? 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoRed Book,Disaster,disaster preparedness,FedHealth,AuthorsWe'll be live with Bill and Janet Liebsch, authors of "It's A Disaster...and what are you gonna do about it?".  We'll be talking about what it takes to sell dihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/20/9-11-10-years-laterEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/20/9-11-10-years-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/20/9-11-10-years-laterTue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:00 GMT9-11. 10 Years Later. Just back from the Chasing4Life Disaster Response Team's memorial trip to Joplin, we'll be taking a look back at 9-11 and how the terrorist attacks changed the way America reacts to threats. We'll be recognizing the men and women throughout our country that serve and have served to protect our way of life.   Our special guest will be patriotic sing/songwriter Eric Horner! After the attacks on 9-11, Eric recorded his hit "We Will Stand" with just his vocal and guitar in his production studio, and took it to WSM Radio in Nashville. That's all it took.  Within two weeks, "We Will Stand" was being played on every reporting country station in the country.  His website was over run with requests for the song which led Eric to donate the proceeds of the single to the Staten Island Victim's Relief Fund in NY. Eric also wrote and recorded the Chasing4Life theme song "They Are Americans" featured on our website.  The song has been used to raise funds for the Chasing4Life Disaster Response Team. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoEric Horner,They Are Americans,9-11,Patriotic,FlagJust back from the Chasing4Life Disaster Response Team's memorial trip to Joplin, we'll be taking a look back at 9-11 and how the terrorist attacks changed thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/13/9-11-10-years-laterEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/13/9-11-10-years-later/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/13/9-11-10-years-laterTue, 13 Sep 2011 03:00:00 GMTWhen a town can change your life This past week members of the Chasing4Life team went back to Joplin to participate in the 9-11 National Flag Ceremonies and to assist at MSSU in the Stars of Hope Campaign. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenojoplin,severe weather,disaster,disaster response,educationThis past week members of the Chasing4Life team went back to Joplin to participate in the 9-11 National Flag Ceremonies and to assist at MSSU in the Stars of Hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/06/its-national-preparedness-monthEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/06/its-national-preparedness-month/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/09/06/its-national-preparedness-monthTue, 06 Sep 2011 03:00:00 GMTIt's National Preparedness Month This night we'll be talking about National Preparedness Month! The month of September is supposed to be that month we all get better prepared. Why is it that less than 50% of Americans are making disaster plans? How do we integrate the message into our everyday lives? What can we do with our family? What measures can a business take? What are we supposed to be preparing FOR?  This show will cover it all! We are going to talk to one group doing all it can to make sure that National Preparedness Month stays alive all year with some MAJOR campaigns and effort.  We'll be visiting with Eric Brown, President and presiding Chairman of The Homeland Security Foundation of America.  The HSFA is a non-profit agency established to advance homeland security while preserving civil liberties through life-saving public safety, energy security and health and human services programs. 00:30:00Chasing4Lifenodisaster preparedness,National Preparedness Month,disaster,home disaster kit,ready campaignThis night we'll be talking about National Preparedness Month! The month of September is supposed to be that month we all get better prepared. Why is it that lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/30/who-let-the-dogs-outEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/30/who-let-the-dogs-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/30/who-let-the-dogs-outTue, 30 Aug 2011 03:00:00 GMTWho let the dogs out? Join us for an interview with Greg Horn of Illinois Search Dogs. We'll talk about not only Greg's illustrious career, but some new changes with Illinois Search Dogs and even get a word in with Greg's dog, Ellie!  We'll talk to Greg about his experiences in Joplin and how this year has been different from years in the past. 00:31:00Chasing4LifenoSearch Dogs,disaster,disaster response,Joplin,rescueJoin us for an interview with Greg Horn of Illinois Search Dogs. We'll talk about not only Greg's illustrious career, but some new changes with Illinois Searchhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/23/the-mental-aftermath-of-disaster-protecting-our-respondersHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/23/the-mental-aftermath-of-disaster-protecting-our-responders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/23/the-mental-aftermath-of-disaster-protecting-our-respondersTue, 23 Aug 2011 03:00:00 GMTThe mental aftermath of disaster-protecting our respondersIn the wake of a disaster, especially terrorism, up to 90% of those exposed may suffer psychological distress or psychological crisis.  Almost 50% exposed may suffer significant clinical impairment such as Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  With percentages this high it is very important that we understand the needs of first responders.  With disasters at an all time high this year, and the number of response agencies overwhelmed, what should we be looking at?  We'll be interviewing Courtney Feuquay, a specialist in post-disaster counseling. 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoPTSD,disaster response,disaster recovery,counseling,disasterIn the wake of a disaster, especially terrorism, up to 90% of those exposed may suffer psychological distress or psychological crisis.  Almost 50% exposed may shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/18/when-its-no-longer-news-1Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/18/when-its-no-longer-news-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chasing4life/2011/08/18/when-its-no-longer-news-1Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:00:00 GMTBack-To-School Special Today America watched as Joplin welcomed its children back to school. In this special episode, we'll be live in Joplin and we'll talk about what has changed in the last several weeks, how life is different, what life is like this year as school begins, and what we can do to help from here on... 00:30:00Chasing4LifenoJoplin,disaster response,disaster,tornado,disaster recoveryToday America watched as Joplin welcomed its children back to school. In this special episode, we'll be live in Joplin and we'll talk about what has changed in