Transforming Post-Wildfire Recovery in the Northwest

 Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series by the Northwest Fire Science Consortium Following another significant wildfire season in the Northwest, many communities and managers are yet again focused on postfire recovery and management. The questions at hand are diverse: How do we cope with watershed impacts and restore burned landscapes? How do we ensure that […]

Introducing Southern Baptist to Disaster Relief

Hurricane Helene has only been eclipsed by Katrina in its path of destruction. The death count is above 230 and continues to grow. Cost estimates for damage are incalculable so far. Northwest Baptist began deploying Disaster Relief volunteers the last week of September. Deployments will continue for weeks and be for approximately 10 days each. […]

Donations Operations Certification Training

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 at Gladstone Park Conference Center Registration: 8:30 AM | Class Begins: 9:30 AM Class will last approximately 6 hours. Lunch will be provided. COST: $20.00 PER PERSON Includes manuals, ACS Disaster Response t-shirt, and ACS ID badge.
$20

IronOR 24 State-Level Exercise

This four-day functional exercise will bring state, local and tribal, public, private and non-profit partners together throughout Oregon to practice our collective capabilities to response within a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake scenario. Exercises play a vital role in national preparedness by enabling whole community stakeholders to test and validate plans and capabilities, and identify both […]

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Stakeholder Call

CALL-IN INFO: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2114337114 Password: 336330 Meeting ID: 211 433 7114 One tap mobile: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 211.433.7114# Dial by your location: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston) +1.669.900.6833 US (San Jose) +1.253.215.8782 US +1.301.715.8592 US Meeting ID: 211.433.7114 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/absAPnwb9m __________________________________________________ American Sign Language […]

Transforming Post-Wildfire Recovery in the Northwest

 Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series by the Northwest Fire Science Consortium Following another significant wildfire season in the Northwest, many communities and managers are yet again focused on postfire recovery and management. The questions at hand are diverse: How do we cope with watershed impacts and restore burned landscapes? How do we ensure that […]

Beyond the hurricanes webinar

The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida two weeks apart, went well beyond the catastrophe from the storms. Communities along the Gulf Coast and southeastern U.S. felt the devastating impact of Helene and Milton and the so-called “secondary perils,” smaller events such as storm surge, tornadoes, heavy rain and flash flooding. As […]

Lessons in Disaster: Addressing the harmful impacts of gender stereotypes in disaster

With the heightened probability of more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, coupled with social fragmentation and mounting pressure on emergency services, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Extended recovery periods will have an adverse effect on families, partners, and specific vulnerable groups. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence […]

Emergencies & Thee Aftermath: Self-Care & Coping (Zoom)

Join us for an insightful event where we’ll explore ways to take care of ourselves during and after challenging situations. This in-person event will be held in San Bernardino / IE via Zoom, a welcoming space where we can come together to learn and support each other. Whether you’re looking to build resilience, manage stress, or […]

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Stakeholder Call

CALL-IN INFO: Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2114337114 Password: 336330 Meeting ID: 211 433 7114 One tap mobile: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 211.433.7114# Dial by your location: +1.312.626.6799 US (Chicago) +1.646.876.9923 US (New York) +1.346.248.7799 US (Houston) +1.669.900.6833 US (San Jose) +1.253.215.8782 US +1.301.715.8592 US Meeting ID: 211.433.7114 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/absAPnwb9m __________________________________________________ American Sign Language […]

Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Coordinator training

Be 2 Weeks Ready is a community-based program that helps people prepare for emergencies alongside their friends, family, and communities. We use the term “community” to refer to any group made up of individuals. One person can be a part of many different communities and can help those communities Be 2 Weeks Ready. In this 4.5-hour […]