SERIES: ROLE OF THE FIRE SURVIVOR
"We cannot and should not let our community down and go through another wildfire and lose them their life. That should be our mission, that should be our goal." -Brad Sherwood
What mission do you have as a wildfire survivor? Today, Jennifer sits with Brad Sherwood, the Co-Founder and VP of Larkfield Resilience Fund, to discuss how we can be advocates, both as a local citizen and at the state level. Hear how the community and the government can work together to meet emerging needs, manage funding, invest in long-term projects, develop a systematic plan, and implement that plan efficiently. Tune in and find out how to make your community better and stronger, not only for the present but also for future generations.
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Highlights:
03:38: How One Night Can Change Everything
12:19: Who Are The Cavalry?
17:58: What Constituents Can Do
27:24: How to Advocate For Your Community
34:15: How to Advocate in the State Level
39:24: A Time for Long-Term Investments to Stop Wildfire
44:15: 2 Ways to Manage Funding
49:04: How to Survive and Build After a Disaster