In the Western region of the United States, drought conditions are a common topic of conversation. The best practices for conserving water, preserving land, and responding to wildfire conditions are…
Nicholas LuncsfordFebruary 6, 2023
In October 2022, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduced the nation’s first wildfire safety regulation to credit homeowners for wildfire preparedness. The aim was to help subdue the rising cost…
Adam PrellJanuary 18, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom is Working with the White House and CalOES to Prepare Just days after the last damaging storm, California is preparing for another wave of large and potentially…
John MeadJanuary 9, 2023
Below are summaries from the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook, provided by the National Interagency Fire Center, for the period of January through April 2023. Additionally, the full wildfire…
Nicole NiemynskiJanuary 3, 2023
Technology has evolved rapidly over the past few decades. Just 30 years ago, only about 15% of households in the US had a computer, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
Nicholas LuncsfordDecember 6, 2022
As the decrease in temperatures and increase in Winter Storm Watches start to trend, we may find ourselves checked out of the fire season mentality. The focus of fire safety…
Nicholas LuncsfordNovember 28, 2022
Twitter is a vital tool for gathering intelligence and for raising awareness about natural disasters, especially during wildfire season. The tweets from local residents and dedicated individuals monitoring scanners and…
Michael CoxNovember 22, 2022
Fall Means Santa Ana Winds Annually, the onset of the fall and winter seasons brings the highest chance for Southern California’s famed Santa Ana winds. Historically, the worst fires in…
Adam PrellNovember 16, 2022
In wildfire-prone states, we are used to identifying telltale signs of fire weather: hot, dry, and windy conditions. However, are you ever confused by smoke in the sky, while the…
Hannah JonesNovember 10, 2022
