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Read MoreDay 2: Frontline Support of the Most Vulnerable Through Grassroots Leadership After Megafires
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Read MoreDay 2: PANEL: Business Recovery Post-Megafire: The Crucial Role of Private Sector Support
Day 2: PANEL: Business Recovery Post-Megafire: The Crucial Role of Private Sector Support “It is becoming a cheerleader for the community that we’re [private sector] back.” —Tim Zahner “It takes all of us to make a recovery. There are no heroes after the disaster itself. We all have a role to play.” —Lynn…
Read MoreDay 2: TALK STORY: Caring for Kids: Effective Strategies for Supporting Children After Megafires
Day 2: TALK STORY: Caring for Kids: Effective Strategies for Supporting Children After Megafires “The biggest component of it is making sure that everyone’s talking as much as possible, that there is collaboration and you’re working together in order to make sure that kids have the support that they need.” —Henry Meier “If…
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