Disasters: The Wake-Up Calls That Never Happen Irwin E. Redlener April 16, 2014 Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, provided expert commentary on KUOW, explaining why events like the landslide in Oso, Washington rarely yield the attention or resources needed to prepare or respond adequately for future events. Interview by Ross Reynolds at Seattle’s National Public Radio affiliate, KUOW, April 4, 2014 Click for original story. Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Interview, Landslides