Cascading Disasters Cascading disasters are when a prior disaster either causes a later disaster, or makes a later disaster much worse. Sometimes they have an obvious cause and effect, sometimes…
John MeadMarch 17, 2022
According to a newly published study, the American West's current over two-decade severe drought ranks as the driest 22-year period in at least 1,200 years. Scientists state human-led climate change…
Hannah JonesFebruary 23, 2022
Due to the difference in the seasons and weather systems, the timing of fire season in the Southern Hemisphere typically varies compared to that of the U.S. During fire season…
RedZoneFebruary 17, 2022
Quite opposite of the east coast, unseasonable warm weather is impacting California, making it one of the hottest places in the country this week. The heat comes during a span…
Hannah JonesFebruary 8, 2022
Below are summaries from the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook, provided by the National Interagency Fire Center, for the period of February 2022 through May 2022. Additionally, the full…
Michael CoxFebruary 1, 2022
In most states prone to wildfire, land managers are currently conducting prescribed burns. Conditions to manage fire are usually more favorable at this time of year, with higher relative humidity…
RedZoneJanuary 26, 2022
After another record-breaking year, the Biden Administration announced new plans to prevent wildfires on Tuesday. The 10-year, multi-billion-dollar strategy sets to reduce the fire risk on up to 50 million…
Hannah JonesJanuary 20, 2022
Background Following a publication in the International Journal of Wildland Fire about the trend of high wildfire damage in interface communities in California, previously approved housing developments in the California…
John MeadJanuary 13, 2022
Below are summaries from the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook, provided by the National Interagency Fire Center, for the period of January 2022 through April 2022. Additionally, the full…
RedZoneJanuary 5, 2022
