by Susanne | Feb 11, 2026 | COVID-19, Leaders, News, Research
In tribute to my family in Minneapolis, we are sharing our “7 Tips for Being Effective in a Crisis.” These insights come from our study of individuals who stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to help their communities. We hope they inspire others to...
by Susanne | Feb 10, 2026 | Board Game, News, Preparedness, Volunteers, Wildfire
We are looking for a volunteer or two to help us run the Wildfire Board Game at some upcoming events: March 7: Steelhead Festival (Lake Sonoma Recreation Area) April 26: Sonoma County Wildfire & Earthquake Expo (Santa Rosa) May 2: Solano County Preparedness Fair...
by Susanne | Jan 28, 2026 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
While humans view wildfire as a purely destructive force to be stopped at all costs, many of our forest neighbors can’t live without it. For “pyrophilic” species, a total ban on fire isn’t a safety measure — it’s an extinction event. To understand...
by Susanne | Jan 22, 2026 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, Evacuation, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
Have you ever looked at a massive concrete bridge and thought, “That’s basically rock, it’s invincible”? Concrete is generally a firesafe material: “Concrete and concrete products are fire resistant. Concrete does not burn and it does not emit any toxic...
by Susanne | Jan 10, 2026 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, Evacuation, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
High above the ground, Zip Zap is one of billions of electrons racing through a high-voltage transmission line. Rumor has it that a wildfire is roaring nearby. Most electrons fear the heat, but not Zip Zap. She is a thrill-seeker. She is tired of the daily grind —...
