Oct 4, 2021
“When the call for evacuation comes, take it seriously. When the fire is coming at you, you don't have any time.” -Gary Jones
Episode Description:
“All the big decisions in life are before you”, says Gary Jones, a Woolsey Fire survivor. We have heard Gary’s story in part 1 of this interview. This week, Jennifer and Gary discuss practical lessons on survival, healing, and positivity. Tune in as Jennifer and Gary engage you in an insightful and fun conversation about the levers of recovery, rules and tips on rebuilding your property, and simple strategies for easier claiming of insurance. Most importantly, Gary shares how he was able to look at the positive side of things. A fire brings change and from that change comes the opportunity to make things better, acquire new things we can value, and create new memories we can fondly look back to.
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Highlights:
03:18: What’s It Feel Like Losing Everything?
06:20: Document Everything
10:20: Dealing with the Trauma
19:49: Fire Can Be Beautiful
24:13: Fire Mitigation
27:27: Take Warnings Seriously