5 Minutes to Chaos

Episode 71 - Dr. Yasmine Ali, Author of "Walk Through Fire: The Train Disaster that Changed America" Discusses the 1978 Tennessee Railroad Disaster

06 Dec 2024

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Summary In this episode of Five Minutes to Chaos, host Steven Kuhr interviews Dr. Yasmin Ali about her book detailing the Waverly train disaster of 1978. The conversation explores the chaotic emergency management landscape of the time, the personal experiences of Dr. Ali's family during the disaster, and the subsequent changes in regulations and the establishment of FEMA. The episode highlights the importance of disaster planning, community response, and the evolution of emergency management in the United States. Takeaways The Waverly train disaster had broad national consequences. Emergency management in 1978 was chaotic and uncoordinated. Dr. Ali's parents played a crucial role in the medical response. The hospital's disaster plan was pivotal in saving lives. FEMA was established as a direct result of the Waverly disaster. Regulatory changes in railroad safety emerged from the incident. The community response was vital, with citizens stepping up to help. Incident command systems were not in place during the disaster. The importance of disaster drills was highlighted by the recent simulation. The disaster led to significant changes in emergency management practices. Contact Information https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-s-ali-md/

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Episode 71 - Dr. Yasmine Ali, Author of "Walk Through Fire: The Train Disaster that Changed America" Discusses the 1978 Tennessee Railroad Disaster

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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