{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Code Orange","title":"S1.E1 Dispatch Log: Code Orange - Zero Hour","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3138,"description":"The premiere of Code Orange kicks off with host Marty Sobo and guest Penn Street diving into why this show exists: to bring emergency preparedness into focus for the blind and low-vision community. From Penn’s personal experiences with Colorado floods to Marty’s firsthand accounts of California wildfires, the two underscore how unprepared many people are when disaster strikes. \n\nThey tackle the gaps in emergency alerts, the risks of not having a plan, and the importance of neighbors and support networks. They also explore practical steps: building a go-bag with essentials like a cane, meds, backup power, clothes, food, and pet supplies; setting up ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts; and even preparing service animals with their own “to-go” kits.\n\nThis conversation challenges the idea that people with disabilities are simply “at risk.” Instead, Penn and Marty argue that the blind community can lead the way in preparedness, often planning ahead and adapting faster than sighted peers. The episode closes with a strong call to action: preparation isn’t fear—it’s survival and leadership.\n\nContact Info\nGuest: Penn Street — penn@aftersight.org\n | The Blind Chick Podcast (available on all major platforms)\n\nOrganization: Aftersight — aftersight.org\n | feedback@aftersight.org\n\nProducer: Jonathan Price, Podcast Producer at Aftersight\n\nShow Credits\nHost: Marty Sobo\nGuest: Penn Street\nProducer: Jonathan Price\n\nChapter Markers\n00:01 — Show Intro: Why Code Orange exists\n02:15 — The origin story: floods, fires, and lived experience\n04:45 — Gaps in preparedness and the danger of “grab anything”\n07:10 — The importance of having a plan vs. improvising\n09:25 — Evacuation challenges when blind and alone\n11:50 — Should disabilities be marked for responders?\n14:15 — Building support with trusted neighbors\n16:30 — People with disabilities as leaders in disasters\n19:00 — Guide dog stories from 9/11 and beyond\n21:15 — What to pack: essentials for a go-bag\n25:40 — Pet and service animal...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FOPPf2iY6StcwnJeDE5z620gLvHgL8-27iVLG1BxAdE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTJl/ZTBiYzNiYzk1Yjg2/Njk2NmUwNTU1ZGQ3/YzM5ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}