by Zach Pipkin | Dec 10, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Preparedness, Wildfire
Have you ever heard the catchphrase, “Remember… Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires”? If so, then you’re familiar with one of the longest running public service campaigns in the United States, promoting wildfire safety. Did you know that wasn’t Smokey’s original...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 9, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Evacuation, Hazards, Wildfire
“With the fires, my job was to leave.” So says Barbara, who had to evacuate in the face of the Santa Cruz fires. Outside of the very real trauma of potentially losing her home, she found that evacuation was “smooth and easy.” No traffic. No rushing. And no anxiety of...
by Susanne | Dec 8, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Wildfire
Fighting a wildfire is not like fighting a house fire. When a house is on fire, the goal is to put the fire out as quickly as possible. This is mostly accomplished by pouring water on the flames, depriving it of oxygen and reducing the temperature of...
by Susanne | Dec 7, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Wildfire
Drones can be a valuable tool for gathering information and learning about what’s going on in a disaster area. They can also make matters worse. When it comes to fighting wildfires, aircraft are used to drop fire retardant and water, monitor fire conditions,...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 6, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Preparedness, Wildfire
Why do some homes burn and some don’t, when wildfires burn through inhabited neighborhoods? In this 10-minute video, Glass Fire Post Fire Analysis – For Residents, a fire chief leads an educational tour through a neighborhood that was ravaged by the Glass...
by Garett Dworman | Dec 5, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Preparedness, Wildfire
“My God, it’s so simple, … to prepare for this. It’s basically being sure your roof and your gutters are clear. And that you’ve raked … a walkway, … around the house that doesn’t have combustible material. … because...
