How Climate Disasters jolt Schools, Jobs and Housing: Lessons from Florida, Maui

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the long-term impacts of climate disasters on communities, particularly those with low-income residents. McIntyre shares insights from the superintendent of Pinellas County Schools in Florida, who highlighted challenges due to displaced bus drivers who lost homes. Callaway compares this with the Maui wildfire’s impact, where the destruction of Lahaina left resort workers homeless, hurting local tourism. Both highlight how climate-related events create a domino effect, with lower-income communities facing the greatest challenges.