Archive for February 2022
How to Memorialize Our Fire Story, A Conversation with Author Brian Fies
How to Memorialize Our Fire Story, A Conversation with Author Brian Fies “Art doesn’t seem very important in an event like this. And yet sometimes, it’s the thing that lasts the longest and means the most.” –Brian Fies Wildfires are devastating. They destroy homes, businesses, and sometimes even entire communities. And…
Read MoreAfter the Fire Announces $220,000 Grant from Walmart Foundation to Support Community to Community Programs (C2C)
Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO and Judy Coffey, Board President of After the Fire, a leading nonprofit in wildfire recovery in the United States, announced a grant from the Walmart Foundation to support programs dedicated to helping communities recover, rebuild and reimagine after experiencing a megafire.
The $220,000 grant supports the work of After the Fire USA, specifically our Community to Community Programs (C2C) supporting, mentoring, coaching and sharing best practices with those affected in the devastating 2020 wildfire season that burned over 10 million acres and caused $16.4B in damage across California, Oregon, and Washington states. “The 2020 wildfire season was not only unprecedented, it was also a confirmation that we are living in the Era of Megafire. This generous grant from the Walmart Foundation demonstrates their commitment to ensuring wildfire survivors have equal access to adaptable systems, resources, best practices, and our Wildfire Resilience Network of leaders,” stated Jennifer Gray Thompson.
February 22 Digest: This Week in Wildfire Recovery News
This is a digest of selected news and media that emerged over the last week related to wildfire emergencies, recovery efforts, and resilience building efforts in the American West. Communities Navigating Recovery News Team From California Helps Guide Marshall Fire Victims In RecoveryFrom CBS 4 Denver by Alan Gionet | February 16, 2022 California based…
Read MoreTake 5- Community Engagement
Take 5- Community Engagement “This is going to speak to the value of community organizations coming together in a space that allows them to cross collaborate and to have meetings identified by certain needs… Participating in those committees and being very focused on making sure that you’re attending those community meetings, and being…
Read MoreFebruary 15 Digest: This Week in Wildfire Recovery News
This is a digest of selected news and media that emerged over the last week related to wildfire emergencies, recovery efforts, and resilience building efforts in the American West. Communities Navigating Recovery News Marshall Fire Cleanup Expected to Cost $52.6 Million Under Boulder County’s ContractFrom The Denver Post, by Noelle Phillips | February 11, 2022…
Read MoreHow to Address Compound Disasters with Renae Hanvin Part 2
How to Address Compound Disasters with Renae Hanvin Part 2 “Preparedness and resilience is a shared responsibility.” -Renae Hanvin For years, we’ve seen how the intensity and scope of disasters have evolved, but our preparedness is yet to be tested again with this new thing called “compound disasters”. It is already…
Read MoreAfter the Fire Announces Molly Mowery and Casey Taylor Appointed to Board of Directors
Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO and Judy Coffey RN, Board President of After the Fire USA, the leading nonprofit wildfire recovery organization in the western United States announced today the board appointment of two new members. Molly Mowery, AICP is Executive Director for the nonprofit organization Community Wildfire Planning Center and Founder of Wildfire Planning International.…
Read MoreFebruary 8 Digest: This Week in Wildfire Recovery News
This is a digest of selected news and media that emerged over the last week related to wildfire emergencies, recovery efforts, and resilience building efforts in the American West. Communities Navigating Recovery News ‘You Live Where You Love’: Wildfire Victims Face Decision of Whether or Not to RebuildFrom Fox 40, by Anisca Miles, Karma Dickerson…
Read MoreTake 5- Fire Survivor Stories
Take 5- Fire Survivor Stories “We cannot and should not let our community down and go through another wildfire and lose another life. That should be our mission. That should be our goal.” -Brad Sherwood “Strong recovery comes down to people.” -Pamela Van Halsema “You called me a second responder, I’d…
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