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Podcast: Hot Topics!
Episode: Surviving the Tempest: A Tale of Two Hurricanes
Description: Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow invites returning guest and long-time friend Jonisha Jones to share her firsthand experiences of weathering two back-to-back hurricanes in Florida in 2024. Jonisha recounts the emotional and physical challenges she faced during Hurricane Helene in September and Hurricane Milton in October. From frantic preparations to the aftermath of the storms, Jonisha offers valuable insights into the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found within communities during times of crisis. She explores how Florida residents often adopt a nonchalant attitude toward hurricanes, engaging in "hurricane parties," even as t...