Join “Hurricane Hal” Needham as he sits down with Carl Schneider, insurance agent and co-founder of Smart Home America, for a story that spans continents and communities. Drawing on the ingenuity of his Swiss ancestors and the perspectives they passed down, Carl shares how smarter construction methods—honed in the rebuilding efforts of post-Katrina Mississippi—can safeguard disaster-prone areas and reduce losses where it matters most.

Why you’ll love this episode:

• Discover the lessons Carl learned rebuilding homes after Katrina

• Learn about cutting-edge techniques that make our communities more resilient

• Hear how Smart Home America is changing the game in risk reduction