When disaster strikes, there’s no time for mixed messages. Misinformation can fuel panic, hamper recovery efforts, and even endanger lives. Effective disaster response isn’t just about physical aid— it’s also about keeping the facts straight and delivering them to the right community. The essence of addressing misinformation and communication in…
“Disaster relief needs a space where we can provide support for kids because it has so many knock-on effects. The only way a community up and running again is if they have reliable childcare.” —Mikey Latner Episode Description: Natural disasters can be very frightening for children. They may see or…
Natural disasters can be very frightening for children. They may see or hear about things that are frightening, such as death, destruction, and violence. They may also be separated from their parents or other loved ones. But unfortunately, disasters can strike at any time, without warning. That's why it's so…
Natural disasters can be very frightening for children. They may see or hear about things that are frightening, such as death, destruction, and violence. They may also be separated from their parents or other loved ones. But unfortunately, disasters can strike at any time, without warning. That's why it's so…
Welcome aboard to Season 5 of the How to Disaster Podcast! When we launched this podcast a couple of years ago, we could not have foreseen the escalation of global warming in such a short span. Climate change is no longer a distant reality, and its impacts are being felt…
“It's through those human relationships that make this whole thing tolerable to do because it's about the people involved." -Pamela Van Halsema Episode Description: Wildfires are a natural part of the globe's ecosystem. But in recent years, they've become more common and destructive due to climate change. Wildfires have been…
To just have fire experts talk about resilience is not going to create a resilient project and so it's a good thing to have folks to be part of the conversation. We do not know the full scope of what's needed to get done. And together, we can figure it…
"We know that we're not powerless against wildfires. It's a question of, 'what are the steps? What are the actions that really make a difference?'" -Alister Watt "Wildfire doesn't acknowledge boundaries— we need to be thinking about resilience and preparedness with that in mind." -Daniel Gorham Episode Description: When it…
"You need to be prepared for all sorts of scenarios as to what comes into play." -Louie Delaware Episode Description: Homes are meant to be safe havens. They're the places we retreat to in times of need and they help us avoid the brunt of a disaster. The structure and…
"[Helping] is a passion that goes deep. If we could steer that passion towards funding for the nonprofits that needed to do what they know they need to do, we can facilitate product donations at a much, much higher level." -Jim Alvey Episode Description: One of the biggest problems with…
After the Fire USA 2022 Wildfire Leadership Summit PANEL: Community Organizing for Recovery and Resilience MODERATOR: Pamela Van Halsema, Director of Community & Digital Programs, After the Fire USA PANELISTS: Jeff Okrepkie, Founder, Coffey Strong Nancy Presser, Disaster Case Manager Coordinator, Plumas Rural Services Tucker Teutsch III, Executive Director, Firebrand…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "I Wish You Water" SPEAKER: Wallace 'J' Nichols, Ph.D., CZU Fire Survivor and Author, Blue Mind and Dear Wild Child About Wallace "J" Nichols, Ph.D., best selling author of Blue Mind and the new Children's…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: Serving Frontline Communities During Times of Emergency and Over the Long-Term Recovery MODERATOR: Lorez Bailey, Publisher, The North Bay Business Journal PANELISTS: Jake Valentine Bentz, Distribution Coordinator, Santiam Hospital and Clinics - Disaster Services Alma…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "Building Resilience, Equity and Community Before and After Disasters" | SPEAKER: Maria Evans, Vice President, Community Impact, Fannie Mae - https://www.fanniemae.com About Maria Evans, Vice President, Community Impact, Fannie Mae Maria Evans delivers a keynote…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: Best Practices Post Disaster for Planning and Rebuilding: Local Leadership MODERATOR: Tennis Wick, Permit Sonoma Director, County of Sonoma PANELISTS: Katie Arrington, Assistant Recovery Manager, Boulder County, Colorado Kevin Goss, District 2 Supervisor, County of…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "Rising from the ashes: healing the wounds of disaster and managing climate grief" SPEAKER: Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D., Research Scientist National Center for PTSD, Palo Alto VA Healthcare System and Stanford University https://www.ptsd.va.gov www.dradrienneheinz.com About Dr.…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: New Technologies for Disaster Response and Recovery MODERATOR: Chisato Fukuda-Calvert, Ph.D., Strategic Partnership Director, Sinai Technologies PANELISTS: Chris Godley, Director of Emergency Management, County of Sonoma Gil Gonzalez, Co-founder, Subcity.com John Clarke Mills, CEO, Watch…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: Helping the Helpers: Staying Well through the Long Recovery MODERATOR: Dr. Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D., Research Scientist National Center for PTSD, Palo Alto VA Healthcare System and Stanford University PANELISTS: Steve Akre, Fire Chief, Sonoma Valley…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "Home Hardening and The Certified Wildfire Prepared Home " SPEAKER: Alister Watt, Chief Product Officer, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety https://ibhs.org Alister Watt, the Chief Product Officer at the Insurance Institute for Business…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "California's Approach to Wildfire Resilience" SPEAKER: Jessica Morse, Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildland Resilience, California Natural Resources Agency https://resources.ca.gov Jessica Morse, the Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildland Resilience at the California Natural Resources…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA KEYNOTE: "Indigenous Land Care Practices in Wildfire Recovery" SPEAKER: Margo Robbins, Executive Director of Cultural Fire https://www.culturalfire.org About Margo Robbins Margo Robbins’ keynote speech focuses on the beneficial traits that fire provides to the landscape, and…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: I’ll Rebuild, but Can I Get Insurance? The State of Home Insurability in the Era of Megafire MODERATOR: Tim Carpenter, Director of Disaster Rebuilding and Recovery, Fannie Mae PANELISTS: Valerie Brown, Deputy Executive Director, United…
The After the Fire USA Wildfire Leadership Summit September 20-22, 2022 in Sonoma, CA PANEL: Centering Indigenous Peoples and their Practices in the Local Recovery MODERATOR: Marko Bey, Founder and Executive Director, Lomakatsi Restoration Project PANELISTS: Belinda Brown, Tribal Partnerships Director, Lomakatsi Restoration Project Trina Cunningham, Executive Director, Maidu Summit…
