Climate change is causing natural disasters to increase in frequency and severity. At the time of this episode, Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane, tore through Acapulco, Mexico, killing at least 27 people and destroying everything in its way. And while it’s dangerous for everyone who is in the path of a major hurricane or storm, if you are in prison or jail, it’s exponentially more dangerous. People who are incarcerated are vulnerable to natural disasters in ways that the vast majority are not, and we need to talk about it.

Let’s get into it on this episode! Stay tuned!

Resources:
Prisons and Extreme Weather
Criminal Justice in the Age of Climate Change
COVID-19 in Prisons and Jails
Guidance from CDC on Hurricane Preparedness

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