by Zach Pipkin | Dec 21, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Recovery, Wildfire
Yesterday, we talked about some specific tips and tricks that will help you prepare to evacuate. What about some fun facts around lesser known wildfire evacuation tips and tricks, though? First, let’s talk about refrigerators, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 15, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Recovery, Wildfire
Just because the fire is gone, doesn’t mean the crisis is over. There is much to do after a fire has swept through your neighborhood. Returning home Here are some key safety steps Calfire urges you to take when returning home after being evacuated: First of...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 12, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Evacuation, Hazards, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
Disaster management, one aspect of emergency management, provides a framework for understanding disasters and how we handle them. There is some debate about the specifics, but the model we have found most useful defines 5 steps: Prevention – We can take...
by Garett Dworman | Jul 28, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, News, Recovery, Research
We talked to grassroots leaders in COVID-19 to understand what support would help them. This is what we take away. You can see an overview of the research on the study’s project page. Read the full report to get all the details of how we conducted the study, who the...
by Garett Dworman | Jul 27, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, News, Recovery, Research
At the start of the pandemic, we talked to 11 fascinating individuals about COVID-19 grassroots responses. Here’s what we learned. You can see an overview of the research on the study’s project page. Read the full report to get all the details of how we conducted the...
by Susanne | Jul 20, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, Recovery, Research
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we set out to learn how we might expand our programs to help those who are helping others. Here is our report! We extend our deepest appreciation to Garett Dworman for generously volunteering his time and skills to conduct...
