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May 3, 2022

Cache Fire Recovery Update 2

We checked in with Supervisor Bruno Sabatier at the site of the Cache Fire that took place August of 2021 to see how the cleanup has gone, what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen moving forward. http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/About/District_2.htm Since its start, After The Fire USA has been…

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May 2, 2022

S03-E15 - Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy Bach: Website: https://uphelp.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPHELP Twitter: https://twitter.com/uphelp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_policyholders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-policyholders/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ezHF_akueorARFtALJlnA Connect with Kendall Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendall.jarvis Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealkjarvis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-jarvis-47741316/ Connect with the Legal Aid of Sonoma: Website: https://legalaidsc.org/ Facebook:…

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April 29, 2022

Cache Fire Recovery Update

We checked in with Supervisor Bruno Sabatier at the site of the Cache Fire that took place August of 2021 to see how the cleanup has gone, what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen moving forward. http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/About/District_2.htm Since its start, After The Fire USA has been…

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April 28, 2022

How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden - audiogram

Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of dealing with their own loss, many families find it difficult to afford the additional costs of repairs and rebuilding when something happens. And, sometimes, people just don't have…

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April 28, 2022

How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg - audiogram

It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things aren't going well. And while it is heartbreaking to realize that the ongoing recovery will last years, we shouldn't lose hope. There's…

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April 26, 2022

How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden - videogram

Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of dealing with their own loss, many families find it difficult to afford the additional costs of repairs and rebuilding when something happens. And, sometimes, people just don't have…

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April 26, 2022

How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg - videogram

It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things aren't going well. And while it is heartbreaking to realize that the ongoing recovery will last years, we shouldn't lose hope. There's…

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April 25, 2022

S03-E10 - How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg

“Outputs for clients are far more important than our temporary discomfort. You’ve got to get through tough times.” -Zack Rosenburg Episode Description: It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things…

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April 25, 2022

S03-E14 - How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden

“It's not just what happens in the immediate response… But also how we span the entire spectrum to be able to provide those necessary resources because it does take a long time to rebuild.” -Trey Bearden Episode Description: Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster,…

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April 21, 2022

Contractor Concerns about Cashflow in the Marshall Fire Rebuild: Q & A with the HBA of Metro Denver

After the Fire Zoom meeting with the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, to discuss concerns about cashflow during the rebuild, and factors that influence the timing and release of insurance funds from financial institutions at stages of the rebuild - either with construction loans or mortgage loans. Sonoma County…

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April 21, 2022

Take 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions - Audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.amysimpkins.com/#/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylsimpkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amylsimpkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifearchitecting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylsimpkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Amysimpkinsvisionarchitect Connect with MuGrid: Website: https://mugrid.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mugridanalytics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mugridanalytics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z8yZ8JGWl60JFzp1lbbcA Connect with Bailey: Website: https://perimeterplatform.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.farren Twitter: https://twitter.com/bailey_farren Instagram:…

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April 19, 2022

Take 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions - Videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.amysimpkins.com/#/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylsimpkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amylsimpkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifearchitecting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylsimpkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Amysimpkinsvisionarchitect Connect with MuGrid: Website: https://mugrid.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mugridanalytics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mugridanalytics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z8yZ8JGWl60JFzp1lbbcA Connect with Bailey: Website: https://perimeterplatform.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.farren Twitter: https://twitter.com/bailey_farren Instagram:…

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April 18, 2022

S03-E13 - Take 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future Solutions

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.amysimpkins.com/#/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylsimpkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amylsimpkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifearchitecting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylsimpkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Amysimpkinsvisionarchitect Connect with MuGrid: Website: https://mugrid.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mugridanalytics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mugridanalytics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z8yZ8JGWl60JFzp1lbbcA Connect with Bailey: Website https://perimeterplatform.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bailey.farren Twitter https://twitter.com/bailey_farren Instagram…

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April 14, 2022

How Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton - videogram

Disasters can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus of those affected is on survival, but after the immediate danger has been thwarted, many then turn their attention to longer-term issues of survival and recovery. For them, the most important thing is to get their lives back to normal.…

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April 12, 2022

How Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton - audiogram

Disasters can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus of those affected is on survival, but after the immediate danger has been thwarted, many then turn their attention to longer-term issues of survival and recovery. For them, the most important thing is to get their lives back to normal.…

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April 11, 2022

S03-E12 - How Data and GIS Helps FEMA Equitably Allocate Resources with Heather Milton

“If your community has a disaster, help with the planning. Help figure out what you want to happen next because if you don't play, you can't win.” -Heather Milton Episode Description: Disasters can devastate communities greatly. When this happens, the focus of those affected is on survival, but after the…

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April 7, 2022

Take 5 - Before the Fire - A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management -audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Che: Website https://www.circuitridercs.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/algeo.casul Connect with Dr. Micheli: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.micheli1 Twitter https://twitter.com/dr_pepperwood?lang=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamicheli/ Connect with Lomakatsi Restoration Project: Website https://lomakatsi.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lomakatsi/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lomakatsi_restoration_project/ “There is a viable way to make money…

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April 5, 2022

Take 5 - Before the Fire - A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management -videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Che: Website https://www.circuitridercs.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/algeo.casul Connect with Dr. Micheli: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.micheli1 Twitter https://twitter.com/dr_pepperwood?lang=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamicheli/ Connect with Lomakatsi Restoration Project: Website https://lomakatsi.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lomakatsi/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lomakatsi_restoration_project/ “There is a viable way to make money…

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April 4, 2022

S03-E11 - Take 5 - Before the Fire - A Focus on Vegetation and Land Management

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Che: Website https://www.circuitridercs.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/algeo.casul Connect with Dr. Micheli: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.micheli1 Twitter https://twitter.com/dr_pepperwood?lang=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamicheli/ Connect with Lomakatsi Restoration Project: Website https://lomakatsi.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lomakatsi/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lomakatsi_restoration_project/ “There is a viable way to make money…

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March 21, 2022

Take 5- Three Rs - A Focus on Helping the Helpers - Videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Sue: Website: https://www.resiliency1st.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Resiliency1st/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Resiliency1st Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliency1st/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency1st/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_p48jYhlAw-IbB3WSDfvg/featured Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.mason.589 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemason/ Connect with Dr. Adrienne: Website: http://www.dradrienneheinz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.heinz.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrienneheinz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-heinz-phd-b9a54633/ “We need…

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March 21, 2022

S03-E09 - Take 5 - Three Rs - A Focus on Helping the Helpers

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Sue: Website: https://www.resiliency1st.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Resiliency1st/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Resiliency1st Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliency1st/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency1st/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_p48jYhlAw-IbB3WSDfvg/featured Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.mason.589 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemason/ Connect with Dr. Adrienne: Website: http://www.dradrienneheinz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.heinz.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrienneheinz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-heinz-phd-b9a54633/ “We need…

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March 21, 2022

Take 5- Three Rs - A Focus on Helping the Helpers - Audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Sue: Website: https://www.resiliency1st.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Resiliency1st/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Resiliency1st Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliency1st/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency1st/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_p48jYhlAw-IbB3WSDfvg/featured Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.mason.589 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemason/ Connect with Dr. Adrienne: Website: http://www.dradrienneheinz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.heinz.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrienneheinz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-heinz-phd-b9a54633/ “We need…

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March 14, 2022

Understanding Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires with Chisato Fukuda Calvert Ph.D - Audiogram

Air quality is drastically affected by wildfires, which can lead to health risks that extend beyond the immediate danger of the fire itself. The region where the fire occurs is usually at the highest risk of air quality deterioration. However, smoke plumes can develop and travel far distances, impacting areas…

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March 14, 2022

Understanding Air Quality Impacts of Wildfires with Chisato Fukuda Calvert Ph.D - Videogram

Air quality is drastically affected by wildfires, which can lead to health risks that extend beyond the immediate danger of the fire itself. The region where the fire occurs is usually at the highest risk of air quality deterioration. However, smoke plumes can develop and travel far distances, impacting areas…

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