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 Garett Dworman | Jan 16, 2026 | 2025 Holiday Wildfire Curious, Evacuation, News, Preparedness, Recovery, Wildfire
There is a wildfire dragon rampaging through the forest. Dragon Slayers are fighting hard to stop it. But dragons are hard to kill. Battling them can go through many stages. In the world of wildfires, firefighters have very specific words for the different stages of...
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 —...
