Disasters!

DISASTERS!
Every catastrophe has a story before the story — warnings ignored, decisions botched,
and forces unleashed. From Chernobyl’s fatal miscalculations to Katrina’s perfect storm,
Pompeii’s rumbling mountain to the Titanic’s doomed arrogance, nature and human folly make a devastating combination. Explore the chaos, the heroism, the aftermath, and
the hard-won insights that build preparedness and resilience.
Possible Topics: Indian Ocean Tsunami, Los Angeles wildfire, Tohoku
Earthquake/Tsunami (2011), Haiti Earthquake (2010), Sichuan Earthquake in China
(2008), Mount St. Helens Eruption, Canadian wildfires, Australian Bushfires, Pakistan
Floods, Nevado del Ruiz Eruption.
 Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
 September 22 – November 10 (8 Sessions)
 Course Leaders: Lydia Keras and Lynn Hamilton
 Fee: $60
 15 members maximum in-person