Disaster 101
The Most Common Causes of Wildland Fires
Human Impact Most people have likely heard that a majority of wildland fires are caused by humans, but what does that mean exactly? On its face, it might […]
RedZone Insights
Category: Education
Disaster 101
Wildfire Technology – Fire Integrated Real-time Intelligence System (FIRIS)
Three common questions asked during an active wildfire are, “Where is the fire? How large is the fire? And what direction is the fire moving?” In previous posts, […]
Disaster 101
USDA Announces Additional Funding for Combatting Climate Change
This week, the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership has announced an additional $48.6 million to be allocated for projects that include mitigating wildfire risks, improving water quality, and […]
Earthquake
Advances In Technology Support Disaster Response
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. […]
Current Fires
Twitter Instability and Wildfire Intel
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 […]
Current Fires
Wildfireintel.org: Your Source for Wildfire Intelligence
The 2022 wildfire season is off to quite the start. So far this year major fires have already igniting across Texas, New Mexico, and the Southwest. As we […]
Disaster 101
Major Disaster Declaration Approved to Aid California Wildfires
President Biden approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration due to the California wildfires. The request’s purpose is to help people impacted by the Dixie […]
Education
Wildfire Preparation During A Pandemic
As we know, wildfires can strike at any moment throughout the year given the right conditions. It is critical to have a game plan before and while a wildfire impacts your community. […]
Education
The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Health
With an unprecedented fire season, more people have seen or experienced the detrimental effects of wildfires. Smoke damage is frequently an overlooked consequence from these fires. Not only […]
Education
The Smokey Bear Story
During World War II, Japanese submarines off of the Santa Barbara Coast fired shells making an oil field explode near the Los Padres National Forest. This created a […]
