S1:06 Dispatch Log: Rural vs Urban Readiness, Go-Bags, Generators, and Ham Radio with Kammy Kinkade

Show Notes

Rural vs urban readiness, without the fluff. Nevada OEM’s rural and frontier coordinator Kammy Kinkade breaks down what changes when roads are few, resources are thin, and response times stretch. We cover go-bag vs shelter-in-place kits, water and power continuity, generators and fuel planning, amateur radio for comms, neighbor networks, livestock and equipment plans, insurance and documentation, accessibility gaps for blind/low-vision residents, utility shutoffs, medical records, and why “30+ days ready” is the new baseline. Clear steps. Fewer assumptions. Higher odds you get through winter intact.

Contact Info
Guest: Kammy Kinkade, Rural & Frontier Coordinator, Nevada Office of Emergency Management; Paramedic — inquiries via Nevada OEM.
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Producer: Jonathan Price, Podcast & Program Producer, Aftersight — [e-mail] | [phone]

Show Credits
Host: Marty Sobo
Guest: Kammy Kinkade
Producer: Jonathan Price
Editing & Post: Jonathan Price
Airs on: Code Orange — Emergency Preparedness for the Blind Community

Chapter Markers
00:01 — Cold open: Why Code Orange exists
00:31 — Rural vs urban: stakes and scale
02:55 — Role snapshot: Nevada OEM + paramedic work
05:20 — Wildfire realities: 50 acres vs 100,000
07:42 — The rural constraints: volunteers, distance, time
09:33 — Water logistics and hazmat limits
11:36 — Go-bag vs home kit: what each is for
13:54 — Threat mapping by region and hazard
16:17 — Infrastructure awareness: above vs underground
18:42 — Wells, pumps, freezing, backup power
20:41 — Comms that work: amateur/ham radio
23:01 — Ham clubs as emergency comm hubs
24:58 — Know your neighbors: lifesaving intel
27:39 — Ag speed: tractors, tenders, cutting fuel
29:56 — The big “don’t”: assume it won’t happen
32:11 — Checklists beat adrenaline
34:23 — Pets, livestock, meds, carriers, leashes
36:47 — Equipment, insurance, documentation
38:52 — Medical records and cloud backups
41:13 — Accessibility gaps: don’t rely on first responders
43:40 — Utility priority programs and oxygen power needs
46:01 — Label and know utility shutoffs
48:23 — Why response isn’t “10 minutes” rural
50:48 — Pipelines, access routes, and constraints
53:13 — Motivation: protect what you value
55:40 — Neighborhood planning meeting: make it real
57:56 — Advocate with local EM: show them the map
59:50 — Seasonal shift: winterize your plan
60:24 — Outro and contact points

What is Code Orange?

Code Orange is the disability-inclusive guide to emergency preparedness for the blind and low-vision community. Hosted by Marty Sobo, each episode turns fear into a plan: clear steps, practical checklists, and real-world stories from first responders, emergency managers, technologists, and blind advocates who’ve lived it. No hype—just what to do before, during, and after a crisis.

We cover evacuation and shelter-in-place, communication trees, accessible alerts, power and tech backups, mobility and wayfinding, medication and medical files, pets and service animals, travel, and community-level advocacy—so you’re not just prepared, you’re leading. Expect plain language, actionable takeaways you can use today, and links to resources you can share with family, neighbors, and local agencies.

Code Orange is an Aftersight Original.
Host: Marty Sobo
Producer: Jonathan Price
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