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Topic: Planning
Editor's Note: All blog entries are reviewed and edited for length and clarity by Network staff before approval for posting.
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Jan 07, 2021
This fall, I was working in my local Emergency Operations Center to support response to fires we had in my county in Colorado. My ears perked up when I heard things like,… Read More
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Nov 12, 2020
Fire First Responders and Forest Restoration, a Vital Connection: A Day in the Life of Neil Chapman
BY: Neil ChapmanEditor’s Note: In this week’s blog we get a chance to chat with Neil Chapman, Forest Health Supervisor for the Wildland Fire Management Program of the Flagstaff, Arizona… Read More
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Nov 05, 2020
Taking Responsibility for What is Precious to Us: A Day in the Life of Magdalena Valderrama
BY: Magdalena ValderramaEditor’s Note: This month FAC Net’s Michelle Medley-Daniel had the opportunity to touch base with a FAC Net Core member, the indomitable Magdalena Valderrama. Magdalena… Read More
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Oct 15, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is the second blog in a three-part series focused on wildfire recovery. If you missed Part One, all about the release of a new Wildfire Recovery… Read More
Topic: Planning Wildfire Wildfire recovery
Type: Tools / Resources
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Oct 01, 2020
Tracking Progress: Online Interactive Project & Neighborhood Maps
BY: Alex Graf , Nate Casebeer, Carlie MurphyOnline interactive maps are an extremely helpful tool in community outreach. Whether it’s keeping residents and visitors informed of prescribed fires and other mitigation… Read More
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Jul 23, 2020
Editor’s Note: Standing around the hood of a truck pouring over a map has long been acknowledged as a powerful collaborative moment. But how can we take that moment and plan… Read More
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Jul 09, 2020
“School’s Out, Now What?” Activity Guides, Wildfire Education, & Go Bag Activities for the Whole Family
BY: Jessica Sabine Brothers“School’s out, now what?” seems to be a common question for many parents these days as summer is in full-swing and physical distancing practices continue across the… Read More
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May 28, 2020
Editor’s note: 2020 has brought countless changes to our world. Together, we are beginning to reimagine our way of living—with wildfire, but also in every other sector.… Read More
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Mar 05, 2020
Learning the Rules of the Game: Understanding Jeremy Bailey and the origins of TREX
BY: Lenya Quinn-DavidsonI don’t like games. Everyone knows this about me: there’s only one thing that will get me to go bed early, and that’s a board game. I’ve been this way forever, and… Read More
Topic: Collaboration Planning Resilience
Type: Impact Story
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Jan 30, 2020
Editor’s Note: Annie Schmidt is one of FAC Net’s newest staff members, returning to the FAC family after two years of planning and policy work in her home state of… Read More