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Oct. 13, 2026

How we help LA Fires Survivors Recover: Eaton + Palisades | After the Fire USA | #wildfirerecovery

After the Fire USA began working in Los Angeles the day after the Palisades and Eaton fires began, and we are staying for the long middle of recovery. In 21 months: • 6,213 documented hours of senior counsel • 105+ Los Angeles organizations supported • 14 multi-day delegations • 86.7%…

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Oct. 12, 2026

Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside of You

Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You: Watch Dr. Wallace "J" Nichols deliver an inspiring keynote and read from his children’s book, Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You, recorded live at the After The Fire USA 2022 Wildfire Leadership Summit. In June 2024, our beloved…

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Oct. 12, 2026

The Land Remembers: Water, Fire, and Recovery | Panel | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026

The Land Remembers: Water, Fire, and the Systems Beneath Recovery. Watch this Day Two panel from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA, on post-fire watershed restoration, prescribed fire, grazing, and land stewardship after wildfire. Four people who work the land in very…

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Oct. 9, 2026

Addressing Healthcare Shortages and Housing Post-Disaster

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President of the Hawaii Market for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals,…

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Oct. 9, 2026

Pivoting Healthcare Delivery After a Major Disaster

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President of the Hawaii Market for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals,…

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Oct. 9, 2026

A Personal Story of the Maui Wildfires and Immediate Disaster Response

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President of the Hawaii Market for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals,…

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Oct. 9, 2026

Kaiser Permanente's Response to the Maui Wildfires

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President of the Hawaii Market for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals,…

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Oct. 8, 2026

Why 20th century homes fail in 21st century fires

Money That Moves: Capital, Loans, and Recovery Speed | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. This Day Three panel looks at capital, loans, and the speed of recovery. Moderator: Kate Bulger, Vice President,…

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Oct. 7, 2026

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026

Anchor Institutions and Long-Term Recovery | Ed Chan, Kaiser | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Ed Chan, MHA, RD, FACHE, President of the Hawaii Market for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals,…

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Oct. 6, 2026

Unlocking hidden money in fire insurance policies

Money That Moves: Capital, Loans, and Recovery Speed | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. This Day Three panel looks at capital, loans, and the speed of recovery. Moderator: Kate Bulger, Vice President,…

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Oct. 6, 2026

How We Work: Survivors Speak Out

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 6, 2026

The Nonprofit Uniting Wildfire Survivors | After the Fire USA

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 6, 2026

The Flames Pass in Hours. The Disaster Lasts for Years.

FEMA. Insurance. Housing. Permits. Grief. After a wildfire, survivors make the largest decisions of their lives while displaced and exhausted. After nearly every major fire, the community is left to figure it out alone. Recovery begins after the news cameras leave. #AfterTheFireUSA #WildfireRecovery #DisasterRecovery Watch the full documentary: https://youtu.be/a9MB3kQFi8w Get…

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Oct. 6, 2026

Finding Hope and Rebuilding Spirit After Devastating Fire Losses

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 6, 2026

The Brutal Reality of Navigating Life After Losing Everything in a Fire

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 6, 2026

We Watched Our House Burn on a Doorbell Camera

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 6, 2026

We Watched Our House Burn on a Doorbell Camera

When fire ends, recovery begins. Until You’re Home follows wildfire survivors through the long, largely unseen road after disaster—from loss and displacement to the work of rebuilding lives, neighborhoods and community. Across Palisades, Altadena and Lahaina, survivors share what they’ve learned with people now walking the same road. Insurance. Permits.…

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Oct. 4, 2026

The Puzzle Metaphor & Challenge Coins for Disaster Recovery

Every Fire Has Three Chapters | Mike Wink, CAL FIRE OSFM | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Mike Wink, Staff Chief for Wildfire Risk Reduction at CAL FIRE Office of the State…

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Oct. 4, 2026

Practical Wildfire Mitigation Hacks Every Community Needs

Every Fire Has Three Chapters | Mike Wink, CAL FIRE OSFM | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Mike Wink, Staff Chief for Wildfire Risk Reduction at CAL FIRE Office of the State…

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Oct. 4, 2026

Why wood performs surprisingly well in severe fires

From Forest to Future: Fire-Adapted Rebuilding | Tyler Freres | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood, gives a Day Three keynote on materials,…

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Oct. 4, 2026

Building a Fire-Hardened Modern Home with Mass Ply Panels

From Forest to Future: Fire-Adapted Rebuilding | Tyler Freres | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood, gives a Day Three keynote on materials,…

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Oct. 4, 2026

Unlocking Hundreds of Millions in Local Revenue Through Salvage Timber

From Forest to Future: Fire-Adapted Rebuilding | Tyler Freres | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood, gives a Day Three keynote on materials,…

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Oct. 4, 2026

The Economic Argument for Wildfire Mitigation and Salvage Logging

From Forest to Future: Fire-Adapted Rebuilding | Tyler Freres | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood, gives a Day Three keynote on materials,…

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Oct. 4, 2026

The Hidden Bottlenecks in Disaster Recovery: Logistics, Trust, and Permits

When You've Seen One Fire, You've Seen One Fire | Wildfire Leadership Summit 2026. Watch the full session from the 2026 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, California, presented by After the Fire USA. This Day Two panel takes on a truth every recovery leader knows: when you've seen one fire,…

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