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May 30, 2022

Take 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready - Videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Nancy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-brown-phd-0b99336a/ Connect with Alma: Website: https://nc707.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/308881973079543 Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamNC707 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nc707abowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alma-bowen-9381083b Connect with Josh: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.farrell.961 “Make a list of those things [that you might need]. And once you've…

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May 30, 2022

Take 5— Three Rs- Be Disaster Ready - Audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Nancy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-brown-phd-0b99336a/ Connect with Alma: Website: https://nc707.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/308881973079543 Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamNC707 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nc707abowen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alma-bowen-9381083b Connect with Josh: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.farrell.961 “Make a list of those things [that you might need]. And once you've…

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May 23, 2022

The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD - videogram

When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses on what has been lost: homes, livelihoods, and even lives. The emotional and spiritual toll of a disaster can be harder to recognize, but it is every bit as important. But in times like these, it's crucial to remember that humans are…

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May 23, 2022

S03-E18 - The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD

“Art is actually a lifeline…When presented in conjunction with important ideas, art can change us inside. It changes the way we see, think, feel, and the way that we talk about things that are important to us.” -Rina Faletti, PhD Episode Description: When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses…

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May 23, 2022

The Role of Art in Recovery After a Disaster with Rina Faletti, PhD - audiogram

When a disaster strikes, the conversation typically focuses on what has been lost: homes, livelihoods, and even lives. The emotional and spiritual toll of a disaster can be harder to recognize, but it is every bit as important. But in times like these, it's crucial to remember that humans are…

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May 19, 2022

Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility - videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Pat: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.kerrigan.16 Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnleashedPat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkunleashed/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-kerrigan-11480117a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwKfLdjTN6Sx1d3LJxhyHw Connect with Sydnie: Website: https://koharastudio.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tBQ8hfP1T2KLHOX-55yYwxU13EcVedCFnpdgtbEg1-RSM3g_IR0hYPDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SydnieKohara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydniekohara/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sydniekohara Connect with Wendy: Website: https://www.environmentalsocialjustice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/environmentalsocialjustice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Env_Soc_Justice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13907767/ Episode…

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May 17, 2022

Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility - audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Pat: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.kerrigan.16 Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnleashedPat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkunleashed/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-kerrigan-11480117a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwKfLdjTN6Sx1d3LJxhyHw Connect with Sydnie: Website: https://koharastudio.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tBQ8hfP1T2KLHOX-55yYwxU13EcVedCFnpdgtbEg1-RSM3g_IR0hYPDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SydnieKohara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydniekohara/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sydniekohara Connect with Wendy: Website: https://www.environmentalsocialjustice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/environmentalsocialjustice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Env_Soc_Justice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13907767/ Episode…

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May 16, 2022

S03-E17 - Take 5— Media and Disaster Reporting- A Focus on Information Transfer and Responsibility

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Pat: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.kerrigan.16 Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnleashedPat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkunleashed/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-kerrigan-11480117a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwKfLdjTN6Sx1d3LJxhyHw Connect with Sydnie: Website: https://koharastudio.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tBQ8hfP1T2KLHOX-55yYwxU13EcVedCFnpdgtbEg1-RSM3g_IR0hYPDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SydnieKohara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydniekohara/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sydniekohara Connect with Wendy: Website: https://www.environmentalsocialjustice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/environmentalsocialjustice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Env_Soc_Justice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13907767/ “If…

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May 12, 2022

How to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz - videogram

Charitable giving surges during periods of natural disaster. In a time when the heartstrings are being tugged and people are donating like crazy, it is easy to be overwhelmed with donations. Unfortunately, most items donated to shelters do not suit the immediate needs of survivors. As a result, donations often…

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May 10, 2022

How to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz -audiogram

Charitable giving surges during periods of natural disaster. In a time when the heartstrings are being tugged and people are donating like crazy, it is easy to be overwhelmed with donations. Unfortunately, most items donated to shelters do not suit the immediate needs of survivors. As a result, donations often…

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May 9, 2022

S03-E16 - How to Manage Charitable Donations Post-Disaster with Jake Bentz

“It’s either you have resiliency or you don't. It's more of a character trait. But I think the willingness to try something new and be wrong is probably my closest definition of that word. A lot of willingness to try—that's exciting!” -Jake Bentz Episode Description: Charitable giving surges during periods…

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May 5, 2022

Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster -audiogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy Bach: Website: https://uphelp.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPHELP Twitter: https://twitter.com/uphelp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_policyholders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-policyholders/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ezHF_akueorARFtALJlnA Connect with Kendall Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendall.jarvis Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealkjarvis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-jarvis-47741316/ Connect with the Legal Aid of Sonoma: Website: https://legalaidsc.org/ Facebook:…

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May 5, 2022

Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster -videogram

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy Bach: Website: https://uphelp.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPHELP Twitter: https://twitter.com/uphelp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_policyholders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-policyholders/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ezHF_akueorARFtALJlnA Connect with Kendall Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendall.jarvis Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealkjarvis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-jarvis-47741316/ Connect with the Legal Aid of Sonoma: Website: https://legalaidsc.org/ Facebook:…

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May 5, 2022

Cache Fire - Tree Mortality and Fuel Breaks

We are grateful for our partnership with the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC), and always glad to visit our partners throughout Lake County. Program Associate Rosa Brandt recently met with Will Evans (Executive Director of CLERC) to learn more about the important work that CLERC does within Lake County…

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May 3, 2022

Cache Fire Recovery Update 2

We checked in with Supervisor Bruno Sabatier at the site of the Cache Fire that took place August of 2021 to see how the cleanup has gone, what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen moving forward. http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/About/District_2.htm Since its start, After The Fire USA has been…

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May 2, 2022

S03-E15 - Take 5— Three Rs - Insurance, Rebuilding, and Legal Aid Relating to Disaster

Links are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy Bach: Website: https://uphelp.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPHELP Twitter: https://twitter.com/uphelp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_policyholders/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-policyholders/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ezHF_akueorARFtALJlnA Connect with Kendall Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendall.jarvis Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealkjarvis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-jarvis-47741316/ Connect with the Legal Aid of Sonoma: Website: https://legalaidsc.org/ Facebook:…

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April 29, 2022

Cache Fire Recovery Update

We checked in with Supervisor Bruno Sabatier at the site of the Cache Fire that took place August of 2021 to see how the cleanup has gone, what progress has been made, and what still needs to happen moving forward. http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/About/District_2.htm Since its start, After The Fire USA has been…

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April 28, 2022

How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden - audiogram

Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of dealing with their own loss, many families find it difficult to afford the additional costs of repairs and rebuilding when something happens. And, sometimes, people just don't have…

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April 28, 2022

How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg - audiogram

It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things aren't going well. And while it is heartbreaking to realize that the ongoing recovery will last years, we shouldn't lose hope. There's…

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April 26, 2022

How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden - videogram

Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster, but also the ability to continue working. On top of dealing with their own loss, many families find it difficult to afford the additional costs of repairs and rebuilding when something happens. And, sometimes, people just don't have…

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April 26, 2022

How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg - videogram

It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things aren't going well. And while it is heartbreaking to realize that the ongoing recovery will last years, we shouldn't lose hope. There's…

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April 25, 2022

S03-E10 - How to Persevere Through the Turbulence of Disaster Recovery with Zack Rosenburg

“Outputs for clients are far more important than our temporary discomfort. You’ve got to get through tough times.” -Zack Rosenburg Episode Description: It's impossible to look at the devastation brought by wildfires and not be overwhelmed with sadness. It's a natural tendency to want to beat yourself up when things…

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April 25, 2022

S03-E14 - How ToolBank USA Helps Improve Recovery and Community Preparedness with Trey Bearden

“It's not just what happens in the immediate response… But also how we span the entire spectrum to be able to provide those necessary resources because it does take a long time to rebuild.” -Trey Bearden Episode Description: Many people lost not just their homes and belongings during a disaster,…

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April 21, 2022

Contractor Concerns about Cashflow in the Marshall Fire Rebuild: Q & A with the HBA of Metro Denver

After the Fire Zoom meeting with the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, to discuss concerns about cashflow during the rebuild, and factors that influence the timing and release of insurance funds from financial institutions at stages of the rebuild - either with construction loans or mortgage loans. Sonoma County…

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