Podcast 33: Be Prepared, Not Scared with Walton County Emergency Management & FPL

In this episode of Change Starts With U, United Way Emerald Coast President & CEO Kelly Jasen sits down with Katie Feeney of Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management and Bernard Johnson of Florida Power & Light for a conversation about disaster preparedness and community resilience.

From building an emergency kit and making a family plan to navigating evacuations, power outages, trusted information, and post-storm safety, they share practical ways individuals and families can prepare before disaster strikes. The conversation also explores the unique challenges ALICE households may face during emergencies and how strong partnerships help our community respond, recover, and support our most vulnerable neighbors.

Be prepared, not scared!