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Community Services

Churches, non-profit groups, social service organizations, schools

Community services play an important role in wildfire adaptation. From faith-based organizations active in community recovery to local non-profit organizations working to serve diverse communities, community service organizations often fill critical gaps in wildfire resilience. Resources below include guides on long term community resilience planning, working with aging and disability network providers as well as unhoused populations, and evacuation transportation planning for access and functional needs. Please note, some resources might be applicable to multiple roles within the community.

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Community Organizations Active in Disaster

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Extension Disaster Education Network
Resources to support the development of a Community Organization Active in Disaster to help communities increase their response planning and recovery capacity. Read More
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Community Emergency Response Team

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US Department of Homeland Security
“The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional... Read More
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Capacity-Building Toolkit for Including Aging and Disability Networks in Emergency Planning

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
The purpose of the Capacity-Building Toolkit for Including Aging and Disability Networks in Emergency Planning is to serve as a resource to guide aging and disability networks in increasing their ability to plan for and respond to public health emergencies and disasters. For organizations already engaged in emergency planning, this Toolkit can help expand and... Read More
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California CWPP Toolkit

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CAL FIRE—Office of the State Fire Marshal Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division, Community Wildfire Planning Center, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, and California Fire Safe Council
The California CWPP Toolkit provides important guidance and resources for communities to develop and implement CWPPs across the state Read More
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​Access and Functional Needs Library

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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
The Access and Functional Needs Library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for access and functional needs-specific best practices, guidance documents, videos, and more. Read More
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“School’s Out, Now What?” Activity Guides, Wildfire Education, & Go Bag Activities for the Whole Family

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Jessica Sabine Brothers
“School’s out, now what?” seems to be a common question for many parents these days as summer is in full-swing and physical distancing practices continue across the country.  Families that were affected by school closures have pivoted right into summer activities, for better or worse.  Many of us are scrambling; youth activities have been cancelled or... Read More
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