
 Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Part Two: Catastrophe Compassion: How People Come Together in Crisis
 Oct 2, 2024 
 Katy Stoll, an advocate for mutual aid and community support, joins to share inspiring stories of collaboration during crises. They dive into the powerful impact of grassroots organizations, particularly after Hurricane Katrina, and discuss emotional struggles faced in disaster recovery. Katy highlights the challenges local services endure amidst chaos and critiques institutional responses, revealing how smaller communities often step up in big ways. The discussion is infused with humor and heart, showcasing the resilience and unity that emerge when people come together. 
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 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8 
 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Resilience and Community Support in Crisis Situations 
 01:40 • 3min 
 Resilience Amid Crisis 
 04:18 • 7min 
 Water Warriors: Heroes Amid Crisis 
 11:24 • 14min 
 Portland: A Tale of Two Cities 
 24:55 • 6min 
 Funding Community Resilience 
 30:41 • 7min 
 Resilience Through Community: Lessons from Disasters 
 37:22 • 16min 
 Wealth, Power, and Crisis Preparedness 
 53:28 • 6min 
