Disasters Untold is a six-part American Red Cross in Greater NY podcast that provides an intimate look at some of the emergencies that have shaped our country over the past 20 years. It examines the Northeast Blackout of 2003, 9/11, Hurricane Maria, the 2018 Campfire (Paradise, CA), and the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Interviews with survivors, first responders, volunteers and news reporters bring different perspectives into focus and offer lessons for handling future emergencies.
17 Feb 2022
Disasters Untold: The Miracle on the Hudson
On January 15th, 2009, at 3:25 PM, a US Airways Flight, carrying 155 passengers, departed from LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, for Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a routine flight that quickly became anything but routine. Shortly after takeoff, both of the plane’s engines failed, forcing the captain to make a life-and-death decision. Many called what happened next a miracle.
In this episode, we will look back at US Airways Flight 1549, also known as the Miracle on the Hudson. We’ll hear from some of the passengers and crew who recall the short flight, the terrifying water landing, and the harrowing rescue. Also featured are Red Cross team members who immediately sprang into action to help on the banks of the Hudson River.
Photo Caption: Photo taken during the production of the 2016 film Sully, where Red Cross volunteers served as extras, reenacting their role back in 2009.
Host: Olivia KozlevcarProducer: Chi Kong LuiEditors: Chi Kong Lui and Ivan MorrobelSupport: Michael de Vulpillieres, Barbara Gaynes and Matthew LeCorps
13 Dec 2021
Disasters Untold: Camp Fire - Part 2
This episode is the second in a two-part series that looks back at the November 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the small California town of Paradise and neighboring communities in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The wildfire, which took 85 lives, was the deadliest in California history. Part two of the series features residents who escaped the flames and those who helped community members recover.
American Red Cross Gold Country Region Shelter Lead Robin Brinson (from Sacramento) helped open and run the largest shelter for Camp Fire evacuees at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley, Calif.
Chip Flores, Bonnie Flores and Klyda Flanders turned to the Red Cross for help after escaping the Camp Fire. Sadly, the historic wildfire destroyed their Paradise, Calif. Homes and neighborhoods.
Producers: Michael de Vulpillieres and Chi Kong LuiHost: Michael de Vulpillieres Editor: Chi Kong LuiWriter: Barbara GaynesSupport: Olivia Kozlevcar and Matthew LeCorpsPhoto: Michael de Vulpillieres
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