Posts by Jennifer Gray Thompson
December 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. Communities Navigating Recovery News Jane Braxton Little: A Tour Guide to Hell on Earth, Small Town-StyleFrom Vox Populi, by Jane Braxton LIttle | December 20, 2021…
Read MoreAfter the Fire Delegation Zooms to DC to Meet with Electeds Regarding Wildfire
During the fall of 2021, After the Fire hosted an ongoing virtual advocacy delegation of local elected officials, non-profit leaders, and community members to meet with our country’s senators and representatives regarding wildfire. Advocacy in the era of COVID-19 has shifted these kinds of meetings from in person in Washington DC, to a new virtual…
Read MoreDecember 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. Technology and Innovation News Scientists Show How Wildfire Smoke Increases Ozone PollutionFrom Caltech, by Robert Perkins | December 8, 2021 Using data gathered from a specially…
Read MoreAfter the Fire Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members
Pamela Williams and Chisato Fukuda Calvert Bring Fire Power to Fire Recovery Organization December 8, 2021 – Sonoma, CA. – Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO and Charles Brooks, COO of the esteemed fire recovery organization in the western United States announced today two new high-powered members to its board of directors at After The Fire USA…
Read MoreDecember 7 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. Technology and Innovation News Pilot Project on Caldor Fire Tested Resource Tracking and Mesh CommunicationsFrom Wildfire Today, by Bill Gabbert | December 3, 2021 An interagency…
Read MoreNovember 30 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 Wildfire survivors form support group to help each other recoverFrom KGW8, by Christine Pitawanich | November 16, 2021 The Santiam Canyon Wildfire…
Read MoreONLINE EVENT: How to Plan for Rebuilding after Wildfire, and Practical Tips for Selecting a Builder
This session was recorded, and the video is posted on our YouTube Channel View this information on our Events Calendar Download pdf flyer About this Meeting If a wildfire has destroyed your home or business, there are many details to consider before deciding if you will rebuild, how you will rebuild and who will choose…
Read MoreNorth Bay Area’s Two New Firefighter Workforce Training Programs May Create More Promising Career Pathways for Future Firefighters
by Emily Irving After a downward surge of projected careers in the firefighting industry, there is a dire need to bring in a new generation of future firefighters. But with the global pandemic bringing most in person training and schooling to a halt and the retirement of many seasoned fire chiefs, there is an alarming…
Read MoreNovember 23 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 Burnout: Firefighter Trauma Rises in the American WestFrom Reuters by Ned Parker | November 18, 2021 Mental health struggles increase among…
Read MoreNovember 16 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. Technology and Innovation News What Does It Take to Build a Disaster-Proof House?From the New York Times, by Candace Jackson | November 12, 2021 Homeowners in…
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