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Jun 14, 2018
You know when something is going really, really wrong? Like, you know it is going wrong and even though you know, you find yourself paralyzed and unable to correct the course,… Read More
Topic: Meetings / Events Wildfire recovery
Type: Fantastic Failure
Mar 15, 2018
If you’re wondering how to engage your community on National Community Wildfire Preparedness Day (#WildfirePrepDay, or Prep Day), look no further. Take this short quiz to find… Read More
Feb 08, 2018
Just as quickly as the Thomas Fire swept through parts of our community, the questions started flooding my office: Should we prune our burned avocado trees? Can I graze my… Read More
Jan 09, 2018
What did you do prior to working on community wildfire resilience? How did you get into FAC work? Prior to Project Wildfire, I fought fire for the USDA Forest Service,… Read More
Dec 21, 2017
2017 has been a big year. Natural disasters, including wildfires, struck numerous communities. Technology evolved in novel ways. A total solar eclipse occurred. Bitcoin became… Read More
Nov 14, 2017
As a practitioner, sometimes one of our most difficult tasks is sifting through available resources for communities. There is a lot of information available in this world! The… Read More
Topic: Wildfire recovery
Type: Tools / Resources
Aug 17, 2017
What is BoCo Strong and how did it get started? Describe its role in helping Boulder recover from the 2013 flood. BoCo Strong (located in Boulder County, Colorado) is a… Read More
Topic: Collaboration Wildfire recovery
Type: Interview
Jun 08, 2017
Jana Carp is a fourth-generation resident of northern California. She taught urban planning and community development at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina… Read More
Feb 23, 2017
What led you to work on community wildfire resilience? I began working to promote Firewise programs and prevention activities as far back as 2008. Later, I read about the… Read More
Jan 10, 2017
“Heavy Heart” by Mark Nichols, 2016. “Wire fencing salvaged from my yard.” Photo credit: Jana Carp, Jana Carp… Read More
Topic: Communications / Outreach Wildfire recovery
Type: Meeting / Event