When Disaster Strikes

When Disaster Strikes

Documentary 2021

Natural disasters are happening with increased frequency and ferocity, as the planet warms, unleashing extreme weather. This three-part series reveals the mechanics of disaster relief and follows people responding on the ground.

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 · Jan 6, 2021 PG
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 · Jan 13, 2021 PG
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 · Jan 20, 2021 PG

David Dugan

Producer

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When Disaster Strikes

DOCUMENTARY

Natural disasters are happening with increased frequency and ferocity, as the planet warms, unleashing extreme weather. This three-part series reveals the mechanics of disaster relief and follows people responding on the ground.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2021
Rated: PG

Languages

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

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.