When Disaster Strikes

When Disaster Strikes

Documentary 2021

The anatomy of three natural disasters, including rescue and relief efforts at the front lines.

Documentary 2021

PG

EPISODE 1

A Perfect Storm: Mozambique

The world races to rescue and support survivors after Cyclone Idai brings enormous flooding to Mozambique.

53 min · 6 Jan 2021
EPISODE 2

The Silent Killer: Somalia

Humanitarians race to meet people's basic needs in Somalia as the country battles for survival and preservation amid drought.

52 min · 13 Jan 2021
EPISODE 3

Paradise Lost: Bahamas

The government and international aid workers help survivors in the Bahamas following one of the Caribbean's strongest hurricanes.

53 min · 20 Jan 2021

David Dugan

Producer

About

When Disaster Strikes

DOCUMENTARY

The anatomy of three natural disasters, including rescue and relief efforts at the front lines.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2021
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.