Weathering the Storm Podcast Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:18:29 -0400 https://weatheringthestormpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Weathering the Storm Podcast yes 5e36b1d1-ef43-5d77-a3cc-ce1e0c38f589 socialmedia@montgomeryohio.gov City of Montgomery, Ohio episodic false On April 9, 1999, homes and lives were lost in the greatest tragedy to ever strike Montgomery, Ohio.


Imagine being woken from a deep sleep by wailing storm sirens. Disoriented, you break the darkness by turning on the television, and a meteorologist warns that your street is in the direct path of a tornado. In an instant, you realize that you and your family only have a few adrenaline-fueled moments before the storm hits your home.


What was it like to be a first responder on the scene, knowing you are in the midst of the most harrowing event in a community’s history? And one that no drill or training could ever truly prepare you for.


How does a community attempt to rebuild and heal after being struck by such a horrific tragedy? This podcast tells their stories.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) City of Montgomery, Ohio socialmedia@montgomeryohio.gov https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bo785p2rsefnqigu72mnaqj48fue?.jpg Weathering the Storm Podcast https://weatheringthestormpodcast.buzzsprout.com Episode 4: Community Episode 4: Community Coming together to heal and create a sense of community.

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]]> City of Montgomery, Ohio Buzzsprout-19499931 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1599 1 3 full false Episode 2: The Response Episode 2: The Response The storm has passed. You climb from your basement and find silence, darkness, and total destruction. The struggle begins. In this episode, you will hear stories about the brave first responders answering the calls for help from those in need.

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]]> City of Montgomery, Ohio Buzzsprout-19499924 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2080 1 2 full false Episode 1: In the Dark Episode 1: In the Dark Imagine being woken from a deep sleep by storm sirens. Disoriented, you turn on the television, and a meteorologist warns that your street is in the direct path of a tornado. In an instant, you realize you and your family only have a few seconds before the storm reaches your home.

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