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 —...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 24, 2025 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
In October 2017, the Tubbs wildfire raged through the city of Santa Rosa CA, destroying more than 3000 homes and other structures. A month later, residents began noticing unusual tastes and smells in their water. The dedicated Santa Rosa Water department staff quickly...
by Susanne | Dec 18, 2025 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
Pop quiz! Let’s test your intuition about melting ice. Which melts faster? A block of ice that is: 1 foot square 1 inch square Which melts faster? A block of ice sitting in: Direct sunlight Deep shade Which melts faster? A block of ice wrapped in: Shiny white plastic...
by Susanne | Dec 16, 2025 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, News, Preparedness, Wildfire
Every large gathering needs a mix of personalities: the Shy Wallflower, the Relaxed Socializer, and the Swinging Party Animal. It turns out, a wildfire has the same three types of guests. And, it takes a mix of all three to throw a truly devastating wildfire party!...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 15, 2025 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
Mother Nature’s water cycle and your local water infrastructure collaborate in a long assembly line to deliver water right to your tap. But did you know that a wildfire can vandalize every step in this process? A wildfire can disrupt your water supply immediately –...
by Susanne | Dec 11, 2025 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, Flood, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
The flames are out, the firefighters have gone home, the drama is over. Or is it? If you live downhill or downstream from a wildfire burn area, you have a front-row reservation for the riveting sequel: 🔥 Wildfire, Part II: Here Come the Flows! 🌊 Introducing...
