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How to Disaster

Aug 30, 2021

 “After every disaster, communities need to be rebuilt, but it shouldn't just be the powers from above that decide how that happens. There should be a participatory process for people to engage and reassess.” -George Laws Garcia

 

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What happens when politics enters into the disaster space? It...


Aug 23, 2021

“Advocate for yourself as best as you can in terms of knowing what your rights are.  There's this element where you lack confidence as a survivor, you think that that person knows more than you do and that's not true.” -Kendall Jarvis Esq. 

 

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After a disaster, people go through two of the most...


Aug 16, 2021

“You're in that place where disaster hasn't hit you, but you know it’s coming. Start training now.” -Tennis Wick

 

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The community often looks to public sector officials for everything, and any delay or failure often turns to blame. Most people forget that these officials are victims...


Aug 9, 2021

“We don't have the time to be in constant debate. We have to find solutions…  and we're going to set the stage for a future that's going to be brighter.” -Marko Bey  

 

“We need to have a plan in place, and we need to practice these incidents before they ever occur. Preparation is crucial in this. Prevention...


Aug 2, 2021

“Being a volunteer is a privilege…  I wasn't documented so I volunteered a lot. And that volunteer work led many doors to be opened up for me.” -Jocksana Corona

 

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On September 8th of 2020, Oregon continues in high alert as another brush fire sparks along Almeda Drive, the 18th fire of the...