Rebuild Community Ties After Disaster video

Video Rebuild Community Ties After Disaster

Disasters of all kinds can strain your community’s social ties, and that can make it harder to recover. This video shares real world examples from small towns that moved forward from tornado, flood, hurricane, drought, economic disaster or pandemic. You’ll learn ways to shift mindsets, look forward and rebuild community ties.

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Iowa State University found

Small towns with weaker social ties tended to "wither" after a natural disaster

But those with stronger social ties were better able to recover.
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Disasters can strain your community ties. You can choose to strengthen them.

You'll hear real world examples from small towns that moved forward after all kinds of disasters.

You'll think about the mindset and approach that will help get more people looking forward and rebuilding community ties.

You don’t have to know all the answers. You just have to be open to new ideas.

How art projects built social ties for two very different small towns after disasters

How to quickly test your most promising recovery ideas by taking small steps

How you can turn difficult design decisions into community-building events than anyone can be part of

Think through some common phases of disaster to help everyone look forward

What kinds of disasters are covered in this video?

Tornado
Flood
Hurricane
Drought
Economic disaster
Pandemic

No two disasters are alike, and no two towns are alike. Don't be tempted to compare whether someone else had it easier. Each story has something to teach us, and each of us has the power to change where we go next.

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You can trust SaveYour.Town's Deb Brown and Becky McCray to share practical advice for rural communities.

As a chamber of commerce director, Deb Brown helped Webster City recover from a disastrous factory loss and reinvent how people see their community today.

As cattle ranchers, Becky McCray and her husband are working through more than a decade of drought. She understands the helpless feeling of facing an unstoppable natural disaster.

Build a fairer community

Throughout 2022, we're focused on helping you build a fairer, more unified community. With all the forces that feel like they're pulling us apart, we want to help local communities like yours join together better.

Your community's challenges don't go away even in an overwhelming disaster. The crisis will magnify issues like poverty and conflict between groups. Building stronger social ties can help address the issues and improve your community into the future.

Graphic by Carlos Moreno, Oklahoma

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This video is perfect for:

Communities that have been through disasters
Agencies serving multiple communities
Agencies that encourage disaster prep or resilience
Community foundations, community leadership training
Utilities, electric cooperatives, telecommunications cooperatives
Tribes, Native and First Nation governments and organizations
Downtown groups, Main Street, merchants associations, retail groups
Economic development organizations
Chambers of Commerce, independent business alliances, business improvement groups, “local first” groups
Tourism, convention and visitors bureau
Newspapers, rural media, online media
University based rural programs, initiatives, studies

Not another tiresome webinar

Short, to the point video

Watch instantly on your schedule: anytime, on demand, starting now

Recorded so you can pause, stop, rewind or watch again immediately

You get personal access to Becky and Deb via message, email and comment. We do answer your questions personally!

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Share with others in your community as many times as you want

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If you were wondering...

Is this video recorded so I can watch later?

Yes, the video is recorded, and you'll be able to watch it immediately as soon as you complete your purchase. You are welcome to watch the video more than once, start and stop, or go back and watch again. You're not limited to watching from a single computer or with just one group.

Can I get a copy of the slides?

You get a transcript plus an audio-only version for listening on the go. (We don't do slides very often, but if we do, we share them with you.)

What if I have questions?

You can ask questions two ways: in the comment box or via email. We always answer you personally. You can also share stories or examples you've seen. That helps everyone!

Will the video play on my computer? Or on my phone?

Either one! If you can watch a YouTube video, you can watch this video. That means you can use any device, any screen that can load a web page for you to login. Any PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phone or tablet, smart TV or TV with a streaming box or stick should work.
You don't need blazing fast internet.

Can I share the video with other people?

Yes! Once you’re registered, you can schedule more than one viewing so you reach as many people as possible. We encourage you to watch on your own or set up an in-person or virtual watch party.

How long should I make a watch party?

For a watch party, schedule 45 -50 minutes. You'll want that extra time to discuss what you watched and to network and talk with each other.

Who should I invite?

Your friends who love to do things with you
Visionaries like yourself
Downtown associations, Main Streets, chambers and economic developers
Positive thinkers and doers
Leaders and regular people
Community foundations and leadership groups
Youth groups, young entrepreneurs
Elected officials from your local municipalities, counties or tribes
Business with a community focus, like banks and utilities
People who care about your town

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What people like you say about SaveYour.Town videos

This video stimulated lots of note-taking and conversation between the business owners gathered at my house. Deb and Becky gave us some new ideas and several excellent examples of known models. I think some of us are thinking of pivoting our summer’s plans after participating in Wednesday’s event. Thanks for a well-thought out presentation!

Jonya Pacey, Minnesota

What a TERRIFIC marketing Video. I had 20 businesses show up to watch and they all left with new ideas and an excitement to get back and start implementing! I’ve already had 5 businesses reach out in less than 2 hours after it ended, that are already putting your ideas into action.

Mandy Walsh, City of Lampasas, Texas

There are always great take-aways from the videos that can be put into place immediately. One of my favorites is changing your store's evening vibe (different music, lighting, etc.) because evening shoppers are not the same as day time shoppers.

Diane Moore, Wheaton, Illinois

Videos by SaveYour.Town are fun way to learn some no-nonsense alternatives to community inertia.

Clark Hoskin, Ontario

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