"It's really exciting to think about what could be done when the generator is not the problem." -Will Heegaard Episode Description: Rebuilding a community after a disaster is a lot like building a house. You have to make sure that the foundation is strong and secure, and you have to…
"It's really based on how people maintain their properties. They're all the homes that look identical but they're actually different." -Stuart Mitchell Episode Description: Fire is one of the most destructive disasters that can happen to a home. It can take just minutes for a fire to completely destroy everything…
“We can't meet this challenge as individual organizations. We need to band together and create a voice.” -Steve Crout Episode Description: Every community is different, and every community's needs are different. But one thing that all communities have in common is the need to build disaster resilience—and that's where CANVAS…
“The significance of the average person understanding the consequence of what's coming is huge.” -Michelle Luckett Episode Description: Every community is unique. It's not just about the geography or demographic, but also the way a community responds to a disaster. So it's important that we take the time to assess…
“There’s no place on the globe that is safe from climate-based disasters. So. it’s all of our jobs to not engage in magical thinking at all, but instead to lean all of the ways in to figure out how we are going to get to the other side and when…
After the Fire USA "We help communities navigate wildfire." ATF USA is the most trusted, effective and transformative nonprofit organization for community wildfire recovery and resiliency in the nation. We collaborate, advocate, innovate, and celebrate the amazing human beings who show up to recover, rebuild and reimagine communities before and…
Three seasons have passed and it's been an incredible journey! As we take a moment to reflect on the past three seasons, we want to say a big, big thank you to all of you!! We are so grateful for the community of people who have supported us along this…
“Be safe, be prepared, and be ready.” -Jennifer Thompson Episode Description: Three seasons have passed and it's been an incredible journey! As we take a moment to reflect on the past three seasons, we want to say a big, big thank you to all of you!! We are so grateful…
Three seasons have passed and it's been an incredible journey! As we take a moment to reflect on the past three seasons, we want to say a big, big thank you to all of you!! We are so grateful for the community of people who have supported us along this…
After the Fire traveled with a delegation from Sonoma County to Boulder County, Colorado for the second time. After our February trip (6 weeks after the Marshall Fire), ATF USA returned in May, about 5 months after the Marshall Fire that ripped through suburban areas driven by 100 MPH winds…
Hear how one community in the Wildland Urban Interface started organizing residents to prepare for disaster, and a few years later has built on that foundation to advocate, organize and train many more groups across Northern Sonoma County. For this meeting we welcomed Priscilla Abercrombie, the Board Chair of COPE…
When an emergency strikes, we all want to do our best to take care of each other and our homes. But sometimes, the victims of a disaster are not humans—they're our beloved animals. Our pets, livestock, and animal companions are part of our family, and losing them in a disaster…
“For every animal we rescue during an incident, we are all together going to save hundreds and thousands through education and preparedness.” -Julie Atwood Episode Description: When an emergency strikes, we all want to do our best to take care of each other and our homes. But sometimes, the victims…
When an emergency strikes, we all want to do our best to take care of each other and our homes. But sometimes, the victims of a disaster are not humans—they're our beloved animals. Our pets, livestock, and animal companions are part of our family, and losing them in a disaster…
“Doing it now at your leisure is much better than doing it at haste during an emergency.” -Katherine Hammack Episode Description: In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed.…
In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed. They include things like emergency communication systems and energy efficiency measures that ensure that utilities aren't compromised by damage. By taking…
In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed. They include things like emergency communication systems and energy efficiency measures that ensure that utilities aren't compromised by damage. By taking…
The last 5 years of wildfire has taken a brutal toll on the land and people in Northern California. So many have lost so much. But in the face of these wildfire tragedies, we have also witnessed incredible acts of generosity and compassion. Thousands have donated millions of dollars, and…
Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with: Viequeslove: Website: https://viequeslove.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/viequeslove Twitter; https://twitter.com/viequeslove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vieques_love/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/viequeslove Connect with Christa Lopez, Ph.D.: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christasandelierlopez/ Connect with George Laws Garcia: Website: https://mirsoniagroup.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LawsPR51 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-laws-garcia/ “In five days, we had…
Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with: Viequeslove: Website: https://viequeslove.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/viequeslove Twitter; https://twitter.com/viequeslove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vieques_love/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/viequeslove Connect with Christa Lopez, Ph.D.: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christasandelierlopez/ Connect with George Laws Garcia: Website: https://mirsoniagroup.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LawsPR51 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-laws-garcia/ “In five days, we had…
Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with: Viequeslove: Website: https://viequeslove.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/viequeslove Twitter; https://twitter.com/viequeslove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vieques_love/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/viequeslove Connect with Christa Lopez, Ph.D.: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christasandelierlopez/ Connect with George Laws Garcia: Website: https://mirsoniagroup.com/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LawsPR51 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-laws-garcia/ “In five days, we had…
Nonprofits are often the first on the ground in times of disaster. And often, they are composed of everyday citizens who do not hesitate to help those affected by any means available, and it has led to some of the most heartwarming stories in history. But of course, no organization…
“Not everybody has to create a new nonprofit to do something… This is not about the ego of one individual and their mission to help people. It's about how an organization can be structured to support these people who've been hurt.” -Jim White Episode Description: Nonprofits are often the first…
Nonprofits are often the first on the ground in times of disaster. And often, they are composed of everyday citizens who do not hesitate to help those affected by any means available, and it has led to some of the most heartwarming stories in history. But of course, no organization…
