Commissioner 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreHow to Heal from Trauma and Rebuild Your Property After a Fire- Practical Lessons from a Woolsey Fire Survivor with Gary Jones Part 1
“911 showed up six days later”, says Gary Jones, a Woolsey Fire survivor. During a fire, you are on your own for days. So one of the biggest decisions we…
Read MoreONLINE EVENT: Solving for Toilets in Wildfire Rebuilding and Recovery
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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MoreHow to Address Wildfire Risks and Insurance with Indigenous Practices and Community-Wide Preventative Responses with Wendy E. Nystrom
We are living in a major historical event- climate change. And the best mechanism we have to combat this is community. By working together, we can overcome unprecedented events. Learn…
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…
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