50. Global Disaster Recovery and Resilience with David Dodd

Global natural or man-made disasters happen yearly which results in millions of people having to show resilience by rebuilding their lives.
A disaster recovery (DR) plan is a formal document created by an organization that contains detailed instructions on how to respond to these disasters and strategies on minimizing their effects.

Disruptions can lead to the lost revenue of businesses, cultural damage, and permanent relocation. The global Covid-19 pandemic is a perfect example.
David Dodd is the perfect guest for the Leap of Fate to talk about personal and community resilience. As the head of the globally recognized International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRC), and having dealt with two near-death experiences, David has a unique take on resilience at both the macro and micro scale

David has helped and leads recovery efforts for multiple natural disasters including the USA for Hurricane Katrina, Japan after the Fukushima Tsunami, and more global events.
With over 30 years of global experience, David's expertise and experiences enlightens LOF fans on what it is like to be at events firsthand and how we can prepare better for the future.

Our world is facing unprecedented challenges. This pod educates us on the disasters around the world and how we can work to prepare to minimize their impacts.
0:00 Intro
1:00 David and International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRC) Intro
8:30: Working recovery at Hurricane Katrina, Japan after the Fukushima Tsunami, and more global events
21:00 Resilience in global events and personal life
23:00 Working with the United Nations
27: Developing Nations Responding to Disasters
36:00 David having his left leg amputated when working Porto Rico's natural disaster
42:00 Covid-19s global economic, social, environmental, and personal impact
50:00 key takeaways and ending
How to find David:
Yahoo Finance article
International Sustainable Resilience Center, Inc (ISRC
David Dodd

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