American Red Cross in Greater New York Podcast
Society & Culture
Imagine arriving at work one morning greeted by the sight of smoke, and embers falling from the sky. Imagine a situation that deteriorates very quickly, one that forces your entire workplace, and your entire town to evacuate. Imagine escaping town in your vehicle and seeing nothing but smoke and fire all around you. And, finally imagine a six-hour drive to safety knowing that your home is probably destroyed.
These circumstances were very real for the residents of Paradise, California where, on November 8, 2018, a massive wildfire devastated this tightknit community.
Abigail Gerspacher-Davis and Mary Petersen Ludwig, teachers from Paradise, were among the many heroes who helped save lives that day. Driven by school bus driver Kevin McKay, Abigail and Mary helped evacuate a group of 22 young students from Ponderosa Elementary School and accompanied them on a long and terrifying ride to safety.
On October 16, 2019, Kevin, Mary and Abigail were recognized for their courage and compassion at the 2019 American Red Cross in Greater NY Heroes Among Us Gala.
Producer: Craig Cooper
Editor: Chi Kong Lui
Host: Michael de Vulpillieres
Season 3: Disasters Untold Trailer
Disasters Untold: The Miracle on the Hudson
Disasters Untold: Camp Fire - Part 2
Disasters Untold: Camp Fire - Part 1
Disasters Untold: Hurricane Maria
Disasters Untold: September 11
Disasters Untold: The Northeast Blackout of 2003
Hurricanes to COVID-19, A Lifetime of Red Cross Service Around the World
Stepping Up to Volunteer in the Middle of COVID-19 Pandemic
Serving Military Communities During COVID-19
Hurricane Relief During Coronavirus
Kids, Coronavirus and Preparedness
Coronavirus: Helping Residents Displaced by Local Disasters During a Global Pandemic
Coronavirus: Coping with the Emotional Toll
The Spirit of Giving Back
Ready When Called Upon
Finding Time To Do Good
Paws for a Cause
Experience Beyond His Years
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