Posts by Jennifer Gray Thompson
Sept. 28 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 Caldor Fire progression map as of 9/27/2021 These Maps Show Where Prescribed Burns Helped Curb the Caldor Fire’s Rapid GrowthFrom San…
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month: Creating Defensible Space
Defensible space diagram by CALFIRE With the increase in fires in the West, chances are a wildfire may come near your home. It is your responsibility to prepare and maintain the area around your home to reduce risk and create space to make it easier for fire crews to protect your home in case of…
Read MoreCommissioner Lara protects insurance coverage for 325,000 Northern California wildfire survivors
Announcement from the California Department of Insurance Mandatory one-year moratorium prevents homeowner insurance cancellations and non-renewals following an emergency declaration SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today ordered insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 325,000 policyholders who have been affected by devastating Northern California wildfires across 22 counties. This Order protects those living…
Read MoreSept. 21 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 The CALFIRE report for September 20, 2021 California’s megafires spur insurers to send in special, private crews before a blaze hitsFrom…
Read MoreAfter the Fire to Make Presentation at the 2021 Colorado Wildland Fire Conference
Molly Curley O’Brien After the Fire is proud to participate in the 2021 Colorado Wildland Fire Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado the week of September 20–23. This year’s event will focus on “Moving Forward in Evolving Wildfire Landscapes” and will bring together individuals and organizations with a focus on reducing community vulnerability to wildfire. After…
Read MoreONLINE EVENT: Solving for Toilets in Wildfire Rebuilding and Recovery
View the Recording Friday, September 24, 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific Time, via ZOOM Considerations for Non-Septic, Non-Sewer Alternative Toilets in Rebuild Areas What innovations in alternative toilet designs and technologies could help get wildfire rebuilders back home quicker, more sustainably, with a significant cost savings, too? What kind of alternatives to septic and sewer are…
Read MoreCommunity to Community Advice: First Steps After a Fire – Part 1
For All Total Loss and Partial Loss Fire Survivors Immediately After You Lose Your Home, or the Use of Your Home, after a Fire Ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your pets. Do not attempt to go to your home site until it is deemed safe to do so. Immediately start looking for…
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month: Assemble Your Go Bag
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the…
Read MoreSept. 14 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. Greater Understanding of Wildfire Leads to Better SolutionsFrom The William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, by Jennee Kuang | September 8, 2021 This post offers ten suggested…
Read MoreUSDA to Invest $50 Million in New Cooperative Agreements for Racial Justice and Equity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and ranchers with climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The Racial Justice and Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreements are available to entities and individuals for two-year projects that expand the delivery of conservation assistance to beginning, limited resource, socially…
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