June 09, 2022

E597 Mike Cobb & The Disaster Relief Trials

44 minutes

Photo Credit: Kelly Stangl

At Long Last! – We chat with Mike Cobb of The Disaster Relief Trials, occurring this weekend!

Portland Disaster Responder Stats

Responder Ratio Stats

14,418 professional first responders

652,503 Portlanders

Ratio: 1:45

FEMA says over 95% of major disaster victims are rescued and assisted by ad-hoc citizen volunteers.

FEMA Community Response Program

Cargo Bike Ratios

5,000 cargo cyclists in Portland

1:131

Become part of your local Portland Neighborhood Team (no bicycle required!)

What to show up with this Saturday:

Tuned bike 2 hours prior to the start (can pass mechanic inspection)

LOTS of cam-buckle straps, NONE of bungees (if/as able)

Repair Kit

Cully Neighborhood:

Long standing Chinook village called Neerchokikoo

Mail/Socials

Hi Sprocket folks!

Mayra saw this, and sent it to me. Thought I’d share it with you, and the listeners. It’s classic!

FinePrint

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