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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 […]

February 22, 2023 · 3 min read
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Wildfire Technology

New Technology for Sharing Location During Emergencies

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February 15, 2023 · 8 min read
Drought

The Direct Impact of Soil Conditions on Wildfires

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 […]

February 6, 2023 · 2 min read
Drought

Wildfire Outlook – January 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 […]

January 3, 2023 · 3 min read
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. […]

December 6, 2022 · 3 min read
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 […]

November 22, 2022 · 3 min read
Fire Fighting

Santa Ana Winds this Week Ahead of another Dry Winter

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 […]

November 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Disaster 101

Prescribed Fires Help Land Management

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, […]

November 10, 2022 · 3 min read

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