2025
Experts offer tips on resilience from Israel to Los Angeles in AFMDA webinar.
Story by American Friends of Magen David Adom Representatives from After the Fire USA and Magen David Adom offered lessons learned on the topic of resilience from Israel in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, and from Los Angeles following the megafires from this past winter, in “The Road to Recovery: Building Resilience from Israel to LA,”…
Read MoreL.A. issues first rebuilding permits as fire recovery accelerates
Story by The Washington Post The initial round of federal cleanup finished in record time, and experts say the permitting process appears to be outpacing other blazes as well. PACIFIC PALISADES, California — Ben and Ellie Perlman were standing on the roof of their two-story house, watching the blaze barrel toward their neighborhood, when they…
Read MoreThree Homeless Guys Podcast hosts Jennifer Gray Thompson
Story by Three Homeless Guys: The Palisades Fire by Joel Pollak Podcast After The Fire – THG hosts Jennifer Gray Thomason, a leader in organizing people to problem solve, advocate, and help newly fire affected communities chart a quick path to recovery after Megafires The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, focusing…
Read MoreL.A. Rising Podcast: The Worst Club with the Best People – Jennifer Gray Thompson
Story By #L.A.Rising. When megafires tear through a community, so many are left angry, exhausted, and desperate to know who to blame—but what if instead the focus was on the realities of today’s climate and proven ways to prevent future megafire disasters? In this episode of #L.A. Rising, host, Kim Marshall, sits down with Jennifer…
Read MoreThe Worst Club with the Best People — Jennifer Gray Thompson, Founder, After the Fire
Story by #L.A.Rising When megafires tear through a community, so many are left angry, exhausted, and desperate to know who to blame—but what if instead the focus was on the realities of today’s climate and proven ways to prevent future megafire disasters? In this episode of #L.A. Rising, host, Kim Marshall, sits down with Jennifer…
Read MoreWildfire survivors mourn what they’ve lost, share what they’ve learned
Story by the Washington Post. Victims of major wildfires gather at an annual conference to find community and trade strategies for recovery.
Read MoreClosing Remarks
In this heartfelt closing session of the Wildfire Leadership Summit, Jennifer Gray Thompson reflects on the journey from disaster to recovery. She shares the powerful story of how communities across California, Oregon, and Hawaii have rebuilt after devastating wildfires—from Santa Rosa and Paradise to Greenville and Lahaina. With gratitude for her dedicated team, partners, and…
Read MoreClosing Keynote: The Heart of Ohana: Leading with Hope Through Loss
A heartfelt address on Maui’s wildfire recovery, community resilience, and rebuilding efforts, delivered by a local leader. The speaker reflects on the importance of community-led recovery, cultural preservation, emergency preparedness, and housing stability. Highlights include progress on rebuilding Lahaina, strengthening emergency management, and ensuring residents can return home. The talk closes with a personal ukulele…
Read MoreTech Driven, People Centered
Join moderator Reva Feldman and an expert panel as they explore the role of technology in disaster response and recovery. Panelists include iO Wright, co-founder of Post Fire; John Mills CEO, Watch Duty; and Adrienne Heinz,Clinical Research Psychologist, VA National Center for PTSD and Stanford University School of Medicine. Learn how innovative tools like Watch…
Read MoreVideo Presentation: Ben Allen
State Senator Ben Allen shares a heartfelt message at the After the Fire 2025 Wildfire Leadership Summit, highlighting the challenges and progress in wildfire recovery for communities across Los Angeles County. He reflects on lessons learned from past disasters, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and survivor voices, and thanks the network of recovery professionals and…
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