Welcome to Critical Response: A Disaster Podcast

Disasters shape communities — how we prepare, how we respond, and how we recover. Critical Response dives deep into the world of emergency management, public safety, and crisis leadership, bringing you powerful stories, expert insights, and frontline experiences from those who’ve lived through the chaos and those planning to prevent the next one.

Whether you're a professional in the field, a student of disaster and emergency management, or just curious about how the world handles its toughest moments — this podcast is your essential guide to understanding the systems, people, and decisions behind disaster response.

When everything goes wrong, we talk about why.
All Episodes

Latest Episodes

All Episodes

New Podcast Coming May!

Critical Response is a new podcast coming in May 2025, launching during Emergency Preparedness Week! Critical Response is a disaster management podcast exploring how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis. Featuring expert interviews, field insights, and real-world stories—because when disaster strikes, response matters.