Weathering the Storm Podcast

City of Montgomery, Ohio
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On April 9, 1999, homes and lives were lost in the greatest tragedy to ever strike Montgomery, Ohio. Imagine being woken from a deep sleep by wailing storm sirens. Disoriented, you break the darkness by turning on the television, and a meteorologist warns that your street is in the direct path of a tornado. In an instant, you realize that you and your family only have a few adrenaline-fueled moments before the storm hits your home. What was it like to be a first responder on the scene, knowing you are in the midst of the most harrowing event in a community’s history? And one that no drill or training could ever truly prepare you for. How does a community attempt to rebuild and heal after being struck by such a horrific tragedy? This podcast tells their stories.

Episodes

  1. Jul 15

    Episode 4: Community

    Coming together to heal and create a sense of community.

  2. Jul 15

    Episode 3: The Recovery

    The magic of a thousand volunteers and a few chocolate-covered strawberries.

  3. Jul 15

    Episode 1: In the Dark

    Imagine being woken from a deep sleep by storm sirens. Disoriented, you turn on the television, and a meteorologist warns that your street is in the direct path of a tornado. In an instant, you realize you and your family only have a few seconds before the storm reaches your home.

  4. Jul 15

    Episode 2: The Response

    The storm has passed. You climb from your basement and find silence, darkness, and total destruction. The struggle begins. In this episode, you will hear stories about the brave first responders answering the calls for help from those in need.

  • 4 Episodes

About

On April 9, 1999, homes and lives were lost in the greatest tragedy to ever strike Montgomery, Ohio. Imagine being woken from a deep sleep by wailing storm sirens. Disoriented, you break the darkness by turning on the television, and a meteorologist warns that your street is in the direct path of a tornado. In an instant, you realize that you and your family only have a few adrenaline-fueled moments before the storm hits your home. What was it like to be a first responder on the scene, knowing you are in the midst of the most harrowing event in a community’s history? And one that no drill or training could ever truly prepare you for. How does a community attempt to rebuild and heal after being struck by such a horrific tragedy? This podcast tells their stories.

Information

  • Creator
    City of Montgomery, Ohio
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Weathering the Storm Podcast
  • Show Website
    Weathering the Storm Podcast