Archive for May 2022
ONLINE EVENT: Fund Development and Wildfire Recovery: Perspectives and Strategies from Two Community Foundations in Northern California
Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:00 – 11:00 AM Pacific Time Via Zoom – Please register at the button link below. This meeting will be recorded. If you pre-register we will send you the link to this recording. Click to view recording on YouTube About this Meeting The last 5 years of wildfire has taken a…
Read MoreMay 31 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. Recent and Active Fire News New Mexico wildfire scar burn has forest officials worriedFrom Associated Press| May 29, 2022 As more than 3,000 firefighters in northern…
Read MoreTake 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready
Take 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready “Make a list of those things [that you might need]. And once you’ve done that, you’re a long way to understanding how to support each other because you know who has what and where to go get it when you need it in a hurry.” -Nancy…
Read MoreMay 24 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. Recent and Active Fire News Governor: Fire could destroy over 1,000 NM homesFrom Santa Fe New Mexican, by Robert Nott | May 17, 2022 Gov. Michelle…
Read MoreThe Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD
The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD “Art is actually a lifeline…When presented in conjunction with important ideas, art can change us inside. It changes the way we see, think, feel, and the way that we talk about things that are important to us.” -Rina Faletti, PhD…
Read MoreContractor Concerns about Cashflow in the Marshall Fire Rebuild: Q & A with the HBA of Metro Denver
About this Meeting After the Fire USA Zoom meeting with the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, to discuss concerns about cashflow during the rebuild, and factors that influence the timing and release of insurance funds from financial institutions at stages of the rebuild – either with construction loans or mortgage loans. Sonoma County representatives…
Read MoreMay 17 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. Recent and Active Fire News Houses continue to burn in Laguna Niguel as the sun goes downFrom CBS Los Angeles | May 11, 2022 Fire crews…
Read MoreTake 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility
Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility “If we are in a position to be able to save lives, let’s make sure we are absolutely adamantly prepared to do that.” -Pat Kerrigan “Understand [not only] the power that you have, but also the responsibility you have…
Read MoreMay is Wildfire Preparedness Month
Prepare Your Home May is National Wildfire Preparedness month, and there are so many things to do now to reduce risk and ensure safety when the next red flag day approaches. This time of year is especially good to take action since the ground has more moisture and temperatures are mild. Acknowledging that ‘fire season’…
Read MoreMay 10 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. Recent and Active Fire News Cerro Pelado Fire, New Mexico May 2022 Photo by the National Interagency Fire Center New Mexico ‘megafire’ rages out of controlFrom…
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